EDUCATION COORDINATOR

Responsible for planning and delivering support activities aimed at ensuring both children and adults are provided the opportunity to participate in the Tribal Scholarship Program. In addition, the position monitors all Pueblo/School relationships. This will be accomplished with continuous communication with schools, collection of data, reports on students’ performance, and working with the families of the community.

Our philosophy is built on the principles of integrity, fairness, collaboration, communication, and recognition for performance excellence. Meeting all performance standards leads to attracting and retaining a qualified workforce, provides opportunities for qualified team members, and contributes towards the ongoing success of the Pueblo of Sandia today and in the future.

• Assists in the development of a comprehensive educational plan to address student, parent, and guardian concerns.
• Compiles and makes summary attendance and grade reports.
• Assists in the development of a departmental budget.
• Attends meetings with local educational agencies, as needed.
• Identifies students enrolled in area schools.
• Contacts school personnel regarding student performance and develops plans to assist with growth and development of students.
• Through testing results and conversations with schools, develops relearning, retaining, and enrichment programs, coordinates tutoring activities with students, schools, and Tribal programs.
• Oversees all aspects of the Tribal scholarship program.
• Assists students with general preparation for continuing education, i.e., college, trade, or vocational schools, along with financial aid requests, and preparation of entrance documents.
• Plans and conducts educationally oriented field trip opportunities, including inter-department functions.

12. Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility for all team members and are expected to

report to work based upon the assigned scheduled each day in accordance with the Attendance Policy for

Pueblo Sandia.

• Ability to plan, develop, and implement educational programs.
• Ability to identify student problems and recommend solutions to Education Director.
• Ability to prepare technical documents and reports.
• Ability to write agency reports and give oral presentations.
• Ability to deal effectively and professionally with school officials, Tribal members/residents, and the general public.
• Knowledge of available community resources for student referral.

7. Ability to utilize and operate various types of computer software, i.e., word processing,

database, and spreadsheet programs.

8. Ability to work harmoniously and professionally with team members and supervisors.

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, K-12, Native American Studies or related field from an accredited college or university.

Note: Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy education and/or work experience

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The following selected physical activities are required to perform the essential functions of this position

Finger Dexterity

Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.

(Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs.)

SEE REFERENCE MATERIAL ON WORKING CONDITIONS.

1. Duties are performed indoors and outdoors.

2. Work is normally performed on weekdays; infrequent weekend and

evening work may be required.

3. Subject to hazards such as driving in traffic.

4. Duties may involve walking, climbing, crouching, kneeling, sitting, and

standing.

5. Specific required movements include the following:

• Trunk-bend, twist, rotate, push, pull, carry
• Arms-reach, carry, push, pull, twist rotate
• Legs-push, pull, twist, rotate
• Hands-grasp, manipulate, eye and hand coordination.