ON CALL CKA

Suquamish Tribe; Poulsbo (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Suquamish Tribe in Poulsbo, WA seeks an Education Specialist to provide targeted support for CKA Middle and High School students who qualify for additional assistance. This part-time role emphasizes individualized tutoring, progress monitoring, and collaboration with teachers to promote student success.

Qualifications include an AA degree or higher (or 90 credits) and/or a High School Diploma or GED, plus tutoring or teaching experience.

Qualifications

• An AA degree or higher (or equivalent of 90 credits) is required.
• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in tutoring, mentoring or teaching is required.
• Native American preference may apply; background checks may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual educational support for students assigned to this position.
• Provide academic assistance to students or to the classroom teacher.
• Develop collaborative relationships with staff to support student success.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Tutoring/teaching experience

Ability to work with Native American/2

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent and team work

Education

AA degree or higher

High School Diploma or GED

90 credits equivalence

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

ON CALL CKA# ON CALL CKA16301 CREATIVE DR NE, POULSBO, WA 98370 - POULSBO, WA 98370## OverviewPosition TypePart TimeJob ShiftDayEducation LevelHigh School/GEDCategoryEducation## Description# JOB SUMMARYUnder the supervision of the CKA Principal, the Education Specialist will provide support to the CKA Middle and High School students who qualify for additional assistance.# MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES& DUTIES* Responsible for individual educational support for all students assigned to this position and receiving services through CKA.* Provides academic assistance to students assigned to this position or to the teacher instructing their class.* Develop a strong, collaborative relationship with staff in order to develop a partnership to assist their child in being successful in educational settings.* Perform other duties as assigned.# KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES* Knowledge of the CKA operations, and various programs.* Knowledge of educational issues that affect tribal communities.* Experience working with Native American children and young adults promoting their success in academic programs.* Ability to operate with a flexible schedule. All hours are considered normal working hours and are not paid overtime or comp time.* Strong communication skills including the ability to attend meetings with a variety of levels of expertise.* Ability to relate well with the children and families of the Suquamish Tribe, other Native Americans, CKA students, and school staff.* Desire and some experience working with children who have experienced learning difficulties.* A demonstrated knowledge of mandatory reporting and confidentiality.* Effective oral, written communication and interpersonal skills* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.* Good organizational skills.* Knowledgeable in Word, Excel and Outlook.# SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:This is not a supervisory position.# INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:10% adult contact - 90% student contact# JOB CONDITIONS:This job primarily functions in the educational environment of the Suquamish Tribe. Desk and clerical work is also a condition of employment. Filing, record keeping, logging of contacts and confidentiality issues are a large part of the demands of this job.* State/Tribal/Federal background check required Valid WA State Driver’s License required* Pre-Employment drug testing required* Native American Preference* | | | --- | | | | | |## Qualifications# MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS* An AA degree or higher (or equivalent of 90 credits) is required.* A High School Diploma or GED is required.* With these credentials in place, there are three educational pathways and one evaluation option a potential Education Specialist can take to meet requirements. 1. Two years of study at an institution of higher education. All classes must be at level 100 or higher. 2. Associate degree or higher. 3. Pass the ETS ParaPro Assessment.* Experience in tutoring, mentoring or teaching is required.* Work with Native American communities or other underserved communities is desired.