Yaqui Tribal Student Success Advisor

Pascua Yaqui Tribe; Guadalupe (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Pascua Yaqui Tribe seeks a Student Advisor to provide educational information, referrals, promote educational success for Tribal member students in the local schools, and advocate for students attending community schools.

The role collaborates with school district staff, parents, and students to encourage students to stay in school, and to advocate on behalf of the tribe for Tribal member students.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Education or equivalent education/experience.
• Three years of experience working with youth in education.
• Bachelor's Degree in Education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify at risk students and collaborate with staff to address educational issues.
• Collaborate with teachers to ensure at risk students receive appropriate assistance.
• Counsel students considered at risk regarding school and attendance.
• Maintain progress files for each student and coordinate with counselors and teachers.
• Make home visits to investigate causes of attendance problems.
• Refer students to school and Tribal services such as counseling or tutoring.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Record keeping

Office software

Travel to meetings

Education

Associates Degree in Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education preferred

Job description

Pascua Yaqui Tribe seeks a Student Advisor to provide educational information, referrals, promote educational success for Tribal member students in the local schools, and advocate for students attending community schools.

The role collaborates with school district staff, parents, and students to encourage students to stay in school, and to advocate on behalf of the tribe for Tribal member students.