Tutor Coordinator Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

Tutor LiaisonRevision Date: 10/29/2021Department: EducationEmployment Status: Full-TimeProgram: Community EducationFLSA Status: ExemptReports To: Student Services CoordinatorSchedule: 40 Hours/52 WeeksPreference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638Job SummaryThe Tutor Liaison will serve as a steward of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe to the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, and to individual school leadership, to build capacity in the areas of cultural responsiveness. Tutor Liaisons will support culture instructors in navigating individual school assignments. Tutor Liaisons will work within their assigned age of expertise to help students to bridge the transition from Pre-k to kinder, elementary to middle school, or middle school to high school, and high school to post-secondary. Tutor Liaisons will spend approximately one third of their time at each school site, and one third of their time supporting Tribal programs and engaging in Kenaitze Education Professional Development. The Tutor Liaison collaborates with community agencies, organizations, and Kenai Peninsula School District interdisciplinary teams to maximize educational opportunities for Alaska Native and American Indian students and families.Essential FunctionsConnect parents to school resources and facilitate communication between parents, culture instructors, teachers, community resources and other Kenaitze Indian Tribe staff as neededCollect and report learner data as it relates to Kenaitze program goals to school teams and parentsPromote and supervise community cultural projects and gatheringsEvaluate student records and assist with developing and implementing services that address social, academic, and cultural needsMonitor grades and communicates regularly with teachers, counselors and parents/guardians, and assists in maintaining cultural needsConsults and collaborates with community agencies, organizations, and KPBSD interdisciplinary teams to maximize educational opportunities for students and familiesAssists families and students in transition from rural to urban AlaskaMaintains effective written and oral communication with students, parents/guardians, teachers, school administration, and members of the communityIt is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.Working ConditionsLifting RequirementsSedentary work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.Physical RequirementsStand or Sit (Stationary position)Walk (Move, Traverse)Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse)Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)Repetitive MotionOSHA CategoriesCategory III – Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aidEquipment and ToolsComputer, scanner and faxTravelLocalQualifications EducationBachelor's Degree in Education or related field, or a combination of education and experience may be substituted for a degree ExperienceOne year (1) of experience working with youthPreferredKnowledge and experience working with cultural diversitiesLicense/CertificationMust have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy, or obtain within 90 days of hire, or, with approval of the hiring manager, sign a *Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in lieu of having a driver's license to perform the required duties of the position (If Applicable)Must be a Public Notary or obtain within 90 days of hireSpecial SkillsExperience in conflict resolutionMust be self-motivated, organized, and reliableAbility to coordinate meetings and activitiesProficiency with Microsoft Suite, or obtain training within 90 days of hireAbility to work independently as well as collaborativelyConducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others
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