American Indian Education Program - School Climate and Culture Specialist

American Indian Education Program - School Climate and Culture Specialist JobID: 7919 Position Type: Robbinsdale Equity Allies/School Culture and Climate SpecialistDate Posted: 10/19/2026Location: DistrictwideDate Available: as soon as possible Closing Date: Open until filled Additional Information: Show/HidePOSITION AVAILABLEAmerican Indian Education Program - School Climate and Culture SpecialistEight hours per day195 days per school year$29.62 - $38.14 per hour plus benefits, based on the Robbinsdale Equity Allies contractReports to the Director of Achievement and Integration RESPONSIBILITES1. Coordinates activities that support/enhance/strengthen cultural identity, using culturally-relevant materials and curriculum when appropriate2. Works collaboratively with school staff, families and community to:Increase the percentages and numbers of students identified as proficient in challenging subject areas, including reading, writing, math and scienceIncrease the number of secondary students who participate and successfully complete rigorous courses and programs, such as AP and IBIncrease the number of secondary students who participate in extracurricular and co-curricular activitiesIncrease the number of secondary students preparing for collegeIncrease knowledge of tribal languagesMaintain and improve student attendanceProvide dropout prevention activities to increase graduation rateMonitor students' academic progressProvide professional development training to district staffServe as a bridge between the schools and families3. Assists school staff in the special education process to:Understand cultural differencesCommunicate with families and carry out due process requirementsGather information and implement pre-referral interventionsCarry out appropriate assessments that are respectful of cultural differencesProvide staff development to teachers, administrators, and district employees about research based promising practices with increasing American Indian student achievementHelping buildings effectively work towards creating an inclusive environment for all children, in particular, American Indian studentsCollaborate with teachers in developing in and out of classroom learning experiences4. Maintains grants that provide funding for Indian Education by:Collecting data on a regular basisProviding monthly written reports for American Indian Parent Advisory CommitteeCompleting reports as mandated by tribal, state and federal agencies5. Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONSCollege degree preferred or progress toward a degreeKnowledge of Indian education programs, as well as American Indian culture and heritageKnowledge of state and federal laws relative to American IndiansExperience with Indian Education programs or Indian community organizations preferredEffective verbal and written communication skillsAbility to understand and maintain confidentialityStrong time management and organization skillsAvailability for evening/weekend student/parent/community meetings and eventsAble to attend work regularly and report to work in a timely manner APPLICATION PROCEDUREApply on-line at http://www.applitrack.com/rdale/onlineapp/ Anh TranHuman Resources Program Assistant4148 Winnetka Avenue NorthNew Hope, MN 55427 POSTING OPEN UNTIL FILLEDEqual Opportunity Employer Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.Equity is one of District 281 core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. District 281 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.