American Indian Education Program - School Climate and Culture Specialist

Robbinsdale Area Schools; New Hope (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Robbinsdale Area Schools is hiring an American Indian Education Program - School Climate and Culture Specialist for districtwide impact. This eight-hour-per-day, 195-day-per-year role reports to the Director of Achievement and Integration and carries a pay rate of $29.62 to $38.14 per hour, with benefits.

The specialist coordinates culturally relevant activities, works with families and staff to strengthen cultural identity, and supports data-driven academic progress, attendance, and graduation

Qualifications

• College degree preferred or progress toward a degree.
• Knowledge of Indian education programs, as well as American Indian culture and heritage.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws relative to American Indians.
• Experience with Indian Education programs or Indian community organizations preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong time management and organization skills.
• Availability for evening/weekend student/parent/community meetings and events.
• Able to attend work regularly and report to work in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates activities that support/enhance/strengthen cultural identity, using culturally-relevant materials and curriculum when appropriate.
• Works collaboratively with school staff, families and community to increase student proficiency and participation in rigorous programs.
• Assist staff in the special education process with cultural considerations and family communication.
• Maintain grants by collecting data, reporting to advisory committees, and completing mandated reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Robbinsdale Area Schools

American Indian Education Program - School Climate and Culture Specialist JobID: 7919

• Position Type:
  Robbinsdale Equity Allies/ School Culture and Climate Specialist
• Date Posted:
  10/19/2026
• Location:
  Districtwide
• Date Available:
  as soon as possible

POSITION AVAILABLE
American Indian Education Program - School Climate and Culture Specialist
Eight hours per day
195 days per school year
$29.62 - $38.14 per hour plus benefits, based on the Robbinsdale Equity Allies contract
Reports to the Director of Achievement and Integration
RESPONSIBILITES
1. Coordinates activities that support/enhance/strengthen cultural identity, using culturally-relevant materials and curriculum when appropriate
2. 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 science
• Increase the number of secondary students who participate and successfully complete rigorous courses and programs, such as AP and IB
• Increase the number of secondary students who participate in extracurricular and co-curricular activities
• Increase the number of secondary students preparing for college
• Increase knowledge of tribal languages
• Maintain and improve student attendance
• Provide dropout prevention activities to increase graduation rate
• Monitor students' academic progress
• Provide professional development training to district staff
• Serve as a bridge between the schools and families

3. Assists school staff in the special education process to:

• Understand cultural differences
• Communicate with families and carry out due process requirements
• Gather information and implement pre-referral interventions
• Carry out appropriate assessments that are respectful of cultural differences
• Provide staff development to teachers, administrators, and district employees about research based promising practices with increasing American Indian student achievement
• Helping buildings effectively work towards creating an inclusive environment for all children, in particular, American Indian students
• Collaborate with teachers in developing in and out of classroom learning experiences

4. Maintains grants that provide funding for Indian Education by:

• Collecting data on a regular basis
• Providing monthly written reports for American Indian Parent Advisory Committee
• Completing reports as mandated by tribal, state and federal agencies

5. Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS

• College degree preferred or progress toward a degree
• Knowledge of Indian education programs, as well as American Indian culture and heritage
• Knowledge of state and federal laws relative to American Indians
• Experience with Indian Education programs or Indian community organizations preferred
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
• Strong time management and organization skills
• Availability for evening/weekend student/parent/community meetings and events
• Able to attend work regularly and report to work in a timely manner

POSTING OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Equal 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.

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