Indian Education Program Coordinator & Equity Advocate

Wake County Public School System; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public School System seeks an Indian Education Program Coordinator to organize and deliver services for Native American students and families. The role advocates for students, collaborates with the Indian Education Parent Committee, and ensures alignment with grant objectives and district policies.

The coordinator will engage with schools, attend meetings, and develop short- and long-term goals.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Apps.
• Experience with PowerSchool or similar student information systems.
• Understanding of diverse student needs and learning styles.
• Strong leadership and teamwork abilities; excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, plans, delivers, and documents Indian Education services.
• Partners with external providers to align with policies and grants.
• Works with principals, teachers, and families; conducts workshops and attends committee meetings.
• Monitors grant goals: attendance, enrollment, graduation rates; tracks data.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Google Apps

PowerSchool

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Three years program coordination experience

Tools

PowerSchool

Job description

Overview

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

INDIAN EDUCATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR

WORKING TITLE

Indian Education Program Coordinator

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

K-12 Academic Enhancement

LOCATION

Crossroads I, Cary, NC

Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) Indian Education Center, Garner, NC

PAY GRADE

Noncertified Grade 28

FLSA STATUS

Nonexempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

Yes

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is available for a hybrid telework workweek

POSITION PURPOSE:

Organizes, plans, and delivers services to students and families in the WCPSS Indian Education program. Attends monthly parent committee meetings and collaborates with members to ensure compliance with grant objectives. Identifies and supports Native American students in the school system, providing them with support for attendance, social emotional, and academics while encouraging their participation in cultural, educational, and leadership activities in the community. Ensures the program is compliant with WCPSS, state, and federal standards, procedures, and policies. Serves as advocate for American Indian students and as liaison between WCPSS and the larger American Indian community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point; Google Apps;
• Considerable knowledge of PowerSchool;
• Knowledge of the needs of students from diverse backgrounds and various learning abilities and styles;
• Demonstrated leadership and team building skills;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Effective time management skills;
• Ability to assess and evaluate program needs and develop short-term and long-term goals and plans;
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to handle and comply with confidentiality policies, security requirements, and testing protocols in a school setting;
• Ability to motivate and inspire students;
• Ability to monitor the safety and well-being of students;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, staff members of external funding agencies, parents, and the community.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; AND
• Three years of experience of program coordination and delivery of professional development.

An equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully meet the essential duties may be considered.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of North Carolina

requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A member of a state or federally recognized American Indian tribe.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Organizes, plans, delivers, and documents services to students and parents as outlined by the Title VI Indian Education program grant.

Partners with outside service providers to ensure alignment with WCPSS policies and procedures.

Works closely with principals, teachers, and families to provide services to students; conducts workshops for families and students; works closely with the Indian Education Parent Committee and attends their meetings.

Works to meet the goals and objectives of Indian Education stated in grants; strives to reduce dropout rate, increase enrollment and attendance, and increase the graduation rate of Native American students; tracks student data.

Assists with grant writing and completion of required Indian Education grant documentation.

Conducts home and school visits; assists with finding tutors for students who need them; works with high school seniors in planning their transition to further education, a career, etc.; plans a Career Day and Student Recognition Day for Native American students.

Develops and maintains records of activities, student contacts, etc.; prepares various reports and shares them with the Parent Committee.

Coaches teachers in developing a culturally responsive approach to providing instruction and support to all students.

Makes regular classroom visits to evaluate culturally responsive instructional pedagogy and equitable classroom management with all teachers and staff.

Works with individuals teachers to address specific instructional challenges and to support the development of teacher-student relationships.

Engages in collegial coaching with school administrators and staff to help identify and implement successful equity focused practices leading to closing achievement gaps.

Meets regularly with district leaders to discuss issues related to equity challenges in the schools.

Assists with the overall training support of diversity initiatives and programs and develops strategies for improvement; coordinates the delivery of ongoing and strategic staff development opportunities.

Fosters relationships with established community partners and members of local American Indian tribes.

Organizes/chaperones cultural awareness events, tutoring, camps, and other events for students.

Ensures the program is compliant with WCPSS, state, and federal standards, procedures, and policies.

Performs other duties, as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff and staff members of external funding agencies, and the community. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to ten pounds of force. The work frequently requires driving automotive equipment.

EFFECTIVE DATE:9/2026

DISCLAIMER:Theabovestatementsareintendedtodescribethegeneralpurposeandresponsibilitiesassignedtothisposition.They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.