School/Community Advocate

Young World Physical Education; Toksook Bay (AK); On-site; USD 33,530 - 42,471; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a part-time position at Nelson Island Area School in Toksook Bay, Alaska. This role involves enhancing school-parent-student interactions and providing necessary information to foster student learning. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, preferably a Bachelor's degree, and experience in education. Bilingual skills in English and Yup’ik/Cup’ik are preferred. The salary ranges from $24.34 to $30.83 per hour with the application open until filled.

Qualifications

• At least two years demonstrated successful work experience in education preferred.
• Ability to live and work in a cross-cultural, rural Alaskan environment.
• Transportation of parents as needed.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate school/student/parent interaction to enhance learning opportunities.
• Provide information to parents about student’s progress.
• Network with community agencies to assist students and parents.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Yup’ik/Cup’ik

Rapport building with students and parents

Cross-cultural communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Lower Kuskokwim School District (AK) Nelson Island Area School - Toksook Bay, Alaska

Job Description

To facilitate school/student/parent interaction in such a way as to enhance the learning opportunities of students.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Yup’ik/Cup’ik preferred.
• At least two years demonstrated successful work experience in education preferred.
• Ability to establish rapport and communications with students, faculty, administration, and parents.
• Ability to live and work in a cross-cultural, rural Alaskan environment.
• Ability to successfully carry out the duties described below.

Responsibilities

• Provides information to parents about student’s progress.
• Confers with parents regarding home-school problems.
• Networks with community agencies and organizations that may be of assistance to parents, students, and the school.
• Attend Advisory School Board (ASB) meetings, if required.
• Meets with individual students who have problems of an educational, social or emotional nature, upon referral.
• Cooperates with classroom teachers to determine individual student problems.
• Coordinates activities with resource person to smooth functioning for the program.
• Maintains accurate attendance records and submits reports to site administrators.
• With supervisor’s approval, transports parents of students to and from appropriate activities.
• Attends meeting and training sessions as scheduled.
• Initiates parent involvement activities.
• Participates in teacher and parent orientation regarding the school program.
• Promotes understanding among students, teacher, family, and school.

Job Details

Job ID: 5660942

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $24.34 to $30.83 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Dora Nicholai, Site Administrator's Secretary
• Nelson Island Area School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]