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NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENT ADVISOR 2 SCHOOL YEAR JobID: 16087Descubra exactamente qué habilidades, experiencia y cualificaciones necesitará para tener éxito en este puesto antes de enviar su solicitud a continuación.Position Type: Classified Support Staff/ NATIVE AMERICAN STU ADVISORDate Posted: 7/16/2026Location: CEE- STUDENT LEARNINGClosing Date: 07/24/2026DIVISION: LogisticsDEPARTMENT: Student ServicesWORK YEAR: 9.5 Months SALARY SCHEDULE: Education Support ProfessionalSUMMARYThe Native American Student Advisor provides supplementary services to eligible Native American students within the Native American Education Program. Works directly with students, parents, campus resource services, local tribes, and community resource agencies to meet the cultural and academic needs of students, including but not limited to attendance and academic intervention and support. These efforts create a supportive and inclusive environment that honors and respects the cultural identity of Native American students.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSFacilitates meaningful experiences to enrich students' academic, cultural, and personal development including providing guidance, information, and support to students, parents, and staff to keep students on track to graduate and achieve program goals.Assists in compiling and maintaining documents related to individual student tribal enrollment and certification of eligibility and reports it to district and state student information systems. May conduct home visits when needed for documents districtwide and in surrounding tribal communities.Monitors student attendance and academic progress; initiates referrals for student supports and interventions; updates credits earned. Maintains current knowledge of support services available from campus, district, community, and tribal resources. Acts as a liaison between parents, students, and outside services, facilitating communication and collaboration to ensure that students receive comprehensive support tailored to their unique needs.Develops and implements a schedule of contacts with individual students for the purpose of providing appropriate assistance programs, including but not limited to monitoring student school attendance and academic progress, monitoring student four-year educational plan, and assisting junior and senior students with college admission, financial aid, processing course fees, obtaining school supplies and post-secondary plans. Follows up with students regularly.Develops and implements a sustainable system for communication through scheduling contacts with parents of eligible Native American students, including home visits, phone calls, virtual meetings, quarterly parent executive committee meetings, and monthly general parent meetings. Facilitates written and verbal communications, such as newsletters, direct calls, social media posts, and flyers throughout the school year informing parents about campus procedures, events, and support services. Travels across the school district to conduct home visits and other in-person school and community organization meetings. Presents and facilitates student/parent workshops and meetings at different school sites. Follows up with parents and families regularly through verbal and written communication.Collects, maintains, and assists in the interpretation of program-related data; produces and disseminates related reports for assigned campuses.Assists in co-sponsoring organizations (e.g., Native American Youth Councils/Clubs) related to program goals. Recruits staff to participate in youth events and councils. The Advisor also fosters cultural connections by organizing and participating in events such as community and campus-based events, cultural heritage celebrations, and educational workshops on Native American history and traditions.Supports districtwide recruitment and promotion of the Native American Education Program, ensuring its visibility and accessibility to the community and local and tribal feeder districts. Participates in District activities at multiple sites (e.g., workshops and in-services) that focus on providing supplementary services to students; including planning and assisting with student and parent events such as but not limited to college and career nights, future freshmen nights, open houses, and Native American program convocation celebrations. Collaborates with early college programs and co-facilitates events with Native community organizations.Organizes, co-organizes, and chaperones field trips, both in-state and out-of-state, to colleges, student conferences, and academic and cultural workshops for Native American students. Coordinates logistical arrangements, including transportation, accommodations, and itinerary planning. Ensures compliance with safety protocols and supervises students while maintaining strong communication with parents/guardians and staff during the trips.Supports the relationship between the Phoenix Union High School District and the public by demonstrating courteous and professional behavior when interacting with students, parents, visitors, and school staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and school information; follows Governing Board Policies; performs all other related duties as required or assigned.The above essential functions are intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSHigh School Diploma or GED equivalent, Associate's degree preferred; AND two years of experience in an academic advisory position; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.Must possess a valid Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint clearance card within 90 days of employment.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREDSkill in planning, prioritizing and completing assignments with minimum supervision.Ability to learn and understand inter-tribal customers, traditions, and cultural values.Skill in writing professional reports and correspondence from brief instructions.Ability to provide educational services and advice.Ability to maintain accurate records.Skill in understanding, explaining and applying relevant rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.Skill in researching and compiling data for reports, presentations, and technical documents.Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and procedures.Ability to type and enter data with speed and accuracy.Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Ability to provide excellent customer experiences, including but not limited to interacting tactfully and courteously with the public.Commitment to create and sustain a thriving learning and working environment for students and staff.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.Ability to use initiative within organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines.Skill and ability in cultural competency to work with Native American students and communities, including understanding and respecting their unique cultural backgrounds, values, and traditions. Cultural competency involves having the awareness, knowledge, and skills to effectively interact with and support Native American students, ensuring an inclusive and supportive educational environmentPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENTWork is performed in a standard office environment. Drives to different campuses, district, and community meetings and events.SUPERVISION RECEIVEDTeacher on Assignment, Native American SpecialistEEO STATEMENTThe Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation, as well as gender identity, gender expression and immigration status. xcskxlj This policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members, students, the public, educational programs and services, and individuals with whom the Board does business. Any person who believes he or she has been subjected to discrimination, harassment or retaliation on the basis of any protected reason other than disability may file a complaint under Administrative Regulation JB-R, or may contact the Superintendent's designee, the District Hearing & Compliance Officer at:#J-18808-Ljbffr
