Education Technician (Parent Educator)

ROCK POINT SCHOOL, INCORPORATED; South Dakota; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking educational institution committed to fostering holistic development in students. As an Education Technician (Parent Educator), you will play a vital role in creating a nurturing environment that supports the cultural, social, and academic growth of each child. This position involves conducting personal visits with families, implementing the PAT Foundational curriculum, and connecting families with essential community resources. If you are passionate about education and eager to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and their families, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include an Associate's degree or 60 hours of study plus 1 year of experience.
• Experience in a similar education position is required.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, positive learning environment for students and families.
• Conduct personal visits and maintain family records in the Visit Tracker.

Skills

Knowledge of PAT Foundational curriculum

Ability to conduct personal visits

Strong interpersonal skills

Familiarity with community resources

Education

Associate's Degree

60 hours of study from an institution of higher education

Bachelor's degree in education

Tools

Visit Tracker reporting system

Job description

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION
Pine Ridge School
Pine Ridge, SD

POSITION TITLE & GRADE:
Education Technician (Parent Educator), CY-1702-02

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full time, School Year

Salary Range: $21.90 to $31.12, Per Hour

LOCATION:
Pine Ridge School, Pine Ridge, SD

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:
2025-D06A16-07
Vacancies: 2
Issue Date: 04/21/25
Closing Date: 05/12/25 - 04:30 pm, Central Time Zone

The Bureau of Indian Education's mission is to provide quality education opportunities from early childhood through life in accordance with the tribes' needs for cultural and economic well-being. The Department of the Interior (DOI) values diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates.

JOIN US AS WE INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION!

The Bureau of Indian Education's mission is to provide quality education opportunities from early childhood through life in accordance with the tribes' needs for cultural and economic well-being.

STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Incumbent will create and maintain a safe, positive learning environment to ensure the holistic development of each student and staff member through cultural, social, spiritual, physical, and academic experience. Responsibilities include:

1. Become knowledgeable in the PAT Foundational curriculum and provide personal visits using the different lesson plans in the curriculum.
2. Schedule and complete at least 12 personal visits each week.
3. Conduct personal visits (45-60 minutes) on a weekly or bi-weekly basis with each family.
4. Plan the visit, gather materials, travel; conduct the visit, and provide documentation of visit.
5. Develop a comfortable and trusting relationship with each family to meet the needs of each individual child.
6. Offer a monthly FACE Family Circle that focuses on child development, neuroscience, or parenting topics.
7. Complete required annual screening for each home-based child on the caseload.
8. Follow up on concerns and delays indicated by screenings.
9. Be knowledgeable about community resources and link families to appropriate resources.
10. Help parents and children transition to FACE center-based, another preschool setting, or to Kindergarten.
11. Maintain family records and personal visits in the Visit Tracker reporting system.
12. Promote positive relationships between home, school, and community within a culturally diversified system.
13. Most work is performed in families' homes and/or office; however, some activities may include accompanying students/families to other locations both on and off school campus.

Adheres to School, Agency, Area policies, curriculum guidelines, and other prescribed instructional materials and instructions issued by the Supervisor and the Classroom Teacher.

INDIAN PREFERENCE POLICY:

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

All candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, or other non-merit factors.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION LANGUAGE:

This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify this agency.

BASIC EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Combination of the following education and experience is the minimum qualifications:

Level 02 - Obtain an Associates (or higher) Degree OR completed 60 hours of study from an institution of higher education, plus 1 year of experience.

Experience should be in the same line of work or one which is similar to the education position the employee is being placed in.

SUBSTITUTION: A Bachelor's degree in education or equivalent degree meets basic requirements for the position.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The incumbent is required to operate a U.S. Government-owned or leased motor vehicle in the performance of duties. A valid State Driver's license is a prerequisite.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Good distant vision in one eye and ability to read without strain printed material the size of typewritten characters are required. Applicants must have mental and emotional stability.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this position, submit a complete Application Package to include the following:

• Your resume: Must clearly identify the Vacancy Announcement Number, month and year of High School Graduation or GED information received, and complete contact information for employer reference.
• Claiming Indian Preference: Form BIA 4432 is required.
• Transcripts: Copies of Official transcripts are preferred; student advisement and web-print outs are NOT acceptable.

Applications must be received by 05/12/25 - 04:30 pm, Central.

SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS:
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Indian Education
Pine Ridge School
P.O. Box 1202 - 101 Thorpe Loop
Pine Ridge, South Dakota 57770

FAX SIGNED AND DATED APPLICATIONS TO: [phone]
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Helena White Eyes, Business Technician, [phone]