Job Summary:

This position requires the individual to work directly with Native American students and families. The position requires individual work directly with Native American children to improve school attendance and academic performance in the areas of Math and Reading.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The Indian Education Tutor provides support and motivation to students who have a 506 form in the data system and have been identified as in need of additional support. The Indian Education Tutor works with students throughout the school day to help students close academic gaps in Math and Reading providing academic interventions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work 1:1 and in groups with Native American children.

Communicate and work effectively with teachers, co-workers, building administrators, parents, and other caregivers as an educational team.

Attends monthly Parent Advisory Committee meetings.

Practice professional, legal and ethical conduct toward students, parents, building administrators and co-workers.

Motivate and assist students to build self-esteem, discipline, develop interpersonal skills, think independently, and learn actively.

Use developmentally appropriate instructional interventions for curricular activities in the areas of cognitive, motor, self-help, social interaction and language development for students.

Understand and appreciate diversity in children’s cultural heritage, lifestyles, values systems, and human rights. Has knowledge of the Native American culture and diverse Native American Tribes. 

Gather formal and informal data regarding students, and provide feedback to teachers to improve effective instruction for students.

Maintain confidentiality with student information and student records.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, education and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum education include a high school graduate and previous experience working with Native American children. Individuals with knowledge of the Native American culture and diverse tribes in the tri-state area are strongly encouraged to apply.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and groups from all levels of the organization. May communicate with parents or guardians of the student(s). Individual must have effective listening skills.

ANALYTICAL AND REASONING SKILLS

Ability to gather, collate, and/or classify data. Ability to work with a variety of data. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

May be required to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee generally works inside. TECHNOLOGY SKILLS Must be able to use the computer, process electronic requests. Able to retrieve and print information from various computer programs when needed. OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED Will perform other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent or designee, necessary and appropriate to achievement of the program and/or District goals and objectives.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Must be able to use computers and Microsoft basic software. Able to retrieve and print information from various computer programs when needed.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Will perform other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent or designee, necessary and appropriate to achievement of the program and/or District goals and objectives.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Interested applicants must complete an online application.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Sioux City Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following areas: Business & Marketing, Family & Consumer Science, Health Science, and Industrial Arts, Technology, & PLTW.

The Sioux City Community School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information (for employment), national origin, religion, age (for employment), disability, socioeconomic status (for programs), marital status (for programs), or veteran status (for employment) in its educational programs and its employment practices. The District is required by Title IX and 34 CFR Part 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its programs, activities, or employment.

Inquiries or grievances under Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act may be directed to Dr. Dora Jung, Director of Student Services & Equity Education/Title IX Coordinator at 627 4th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101, (712) 279-6075, jungd@live.siouxcityschools.com. Page 2 of 2 Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations to the District may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, or both. Please see District Board policies 103 and 504.4 for additional information on available grievance procedures.

DECLARACIÓN DE NO DISCRIMINAR: El Distrito Escolar de la Comunidad de Sioux City ofrece programas profesionales y técnicos en las áreas siguientes: Negocios y Mercadotecnia; Ciencias de la Familia y del Consumidor; Ciencias de la Salud; Tecnología; y PLTW (Proyecto Vanguardia).

El Distrito Escolar de la Comunidad de Sioux City es una institución de empleo con oportunidad equitativa y acción afirmativa. Es una práctica injusta o discriminatoria de cualquier institución educativa de discriminar basado en raza, credo, color, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, información genética (para empleo), origen nacional, religión, edad (para empleo), discapacidad, condición socioeconómica (para programas), estado civil (para programas), o estatus de veterano (para empleo) en cualquier programa educacional o práctica de empleo. Las preguntas o quejas, incluyendo quejas de Sección 504 y quejas bajo el Título II de la Ley de Americanos con Discapacidades, pueden ser dirigidas a Dra. Dora Jung, Directora de Servicios Estudiantiles y Educación de Igualdad en 627 4th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101, (712) 279-6075, jungd@live.siouxcityschools.com. Por favor, vea las políticas 103 y 504.4 de la Junta Directiva para información adicional acerca de los procedimientos disponibles de las quejas.