Director of Learning and Development
About The Position
Provide oversight and direction of the education programs and services including but not limited to: K-12 program, High School, GED/Adult Education, graduation incentive, fee-based/contract education, extra-curricular activities, school clothing, College, and vocational Scholarship program, recreation activities, and Me-Wuk Language activities. Establish policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective utilization of time; protection of privacy for participants, consistent and unbiased delivery of services, evaluation of services; and responsiveness to community needs. Develop systems to ensure coordinated services between the schools, parents, and the Learning Center. Develop systems to ensure coordinated services between Education, Recreation, and Language programs. Work with Columbia College, or other colleges if Columbia College cannot meet our needs, and the Tribal Community to coordinate curriculum selection, class scheduling, enrollment, and attendance for the College Center. Develop program recommendations, and budgets. Coordinate Education Advisory Committee meetings. Pursue grant funding. Evaluate and improve library services for the community. Work with Tribal programs to develop on-site higher education and vocational programs. In collaboration with the Education, Recreation, and Me-Wuk Language Managers, supervise, evaluate, and coordinate staff activities for all hourly positions at the Learning Center. Coordinate staffing schedules to ensure effective staff coverage for hours of operation. Provide academic counseling for high school age students to ensure college or career choices are available upon graduation. Assist in the development of culturally appropriate curriculum and activities with the Cultural Department and Tribal Cultural Committee. Promote programs and activities and keep the Community aware of all services and activities available through the Learning Center. Encourage parent participation in all phases of their children’s educational process. Other duties and responsibilities are normally associated with the development and operation of educational programs.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree from a credentialed college/university preferred.
- Must possess California teaching credential.
- Minimum of five years of experience in the educational field.
- At least three years of education administration experience.
- Experience working in a Native American environment is highly preferred.
- Must be able to establish rapport with the Native American community and the public schools.
- Must have strong organizational skills.
- Must be able to work with children and families.
- Must possess a valid California driver’s license and comply with the Tribe’s driving policy and insurance requirements.
- Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and occasional weekends.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree from a credentialed college/university
- Experience working in a Native American environment
Responsibilities
- Provide oversight and direction of education programs and services (K-12, High School, GED/Adult Education, graduation incentive, fee-based/contract education, extra-curricular activities, school clothing, College, vocational Scholarship program, recreation activities, Me-Wuk Language activities).
- Establish policies and procedures for efficient and effective utilization of time, participant privacy, consistent service delivery, service evaluation, and community responsiveness.
- Develop systems for coordinated services between schools, parents, and the Learning Center.
- Develop systems for coordinated services between Education, Recreation, and Language programs.
- Coordinate curriculum selection, class scheduling, enrollment, and attendance with Columbia College (or other colleges) and the Tribal Community.
- Develop program recommendations and budgets.
- Coordinate Education Advisory Committee meetings.
- Pursue grant funding.
- Evaluate and improve library services for the community.
- Work with Tribal programs to develop on-site higher education and vocational programs.
- Supervise, evaluate, and coordinate staff activities for hourly positions at the Learning Center in collaboration with Education, Recreation, and Me-Wuk Language Managers.
- Coordinate staffing schedules to ensure effective staff coverage.
- Provide academic counseling for high school students to ensure college or career readiness.
- Assist in the development of culturally appropriate curriculum and activities with the Cultural Department and Tribal Cultural Committee.
- Promote programs and activities and inform the Community of available services.
- Encourage parent participation in their children's educational process.
- Perform other duties associated with the development and operation of educational programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
