The Role
Provides tutoring and academic support to Native American students in grades 1–12. Recruits eligible students, monitors academic progress, coordinates educational activities and events, collaborates with school administrators, and develops relationships with parents, students, and staff. The role also supports summer, evening, and weekend programming and requires organizational skills, Microsoft Office proficiency, a valid driver’s license, background check, drug test, and physical clearance.
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KAW NATION POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: KNES Education Specialist
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: KNES Education Resource Specialist
CONTROLLING SUPERVISOR: KNES Director
TYPE: Full-Time
LOCATION: Ponca City, Oklahoma
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma or GED with experience in working with Native American Students or Youth. Prefer (2) years of education obtained in accredited Junior College, College, or University. Must be able to pass a background check (no felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions for offenses relating to children) and Drug test. Must possess a valid Driver’s License and be insurable. Must be able to pass a physical
SKILLS:
- Must be able to set priorities, organize, and coordinate work efficiently and independently.
- Create and coordinate daily student tutoring activities and events that will encourage students to excel in school and personal growth.
- Be able to identify, tutor and monitor students from 1st-12th grade who are not meeting the academic standards and assist by offering additional resources.
- Recruit students that can be enrolled in the KNES program that need assistance.
- Communicate well with school administrators and develop at good working relationship.
- Willing to assist with all summer activities, evening and weekend events as necessary.
- Competent in Microsoft program applications.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Prefer knowledge and understanding of Native American Culture and Heritage.
- Develop respectable working relationships with parents, students, and school staff.
- Engage with students of different grade levels at planned educational activities or events.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience working with Native American students or youth
- Two years of education at an accredited junior college, college, or university
- Ability to pass a background check, including no felony convictions or child-related misdemeanor convictions
- Ability to pass a drug test
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to be insured as a driver
- Ability to pass a physical examination
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate work independently
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Knowledge and understanding of Native American culture and heritage
- Availability for summer activities and evening or weekend events as needed
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The Company
What We Do
Ponca City Development Authority (PCDA) is a public trust, formed on July 1, 2003 to benefit Ponca City, Oklahoma. PCDA supports the existing industries with business retention and expansion programs, training opportunities and conference sponsorships to build market share. Visit our website for more information on recruiting, retention, marketing and financial opportunities that exist in Ponca City, Oklahoma.
