2026

Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians•Siletz, OR

About The Position

Provide education services to eligible Supplemental Education, Adult Education, Adult Vocational Training, TYEE, and Higher Education applicants in accordance with program guidelines, policies, and Committee goals. The Education Specialist helps remove educational barriers for Tribal students, assesses community education needs, develops participant case plans, supports students and families with applications and financial aid, and provides academic counseling and student advocacy. The position coordinates education and youth programs, including the Tribal Youth Education and Employment program, and works with schools, colleges, Tribal departments, families, and community partners to advance participants’ educational, vocational, and cultural goals. The role maintains and evaluates participant records, monitors student progress and program expenditures, prepares reports, and supports the Education Committee and Program Manager in assessing needs and planning services. It represents the Tribe in relevant committees, coalitions, and school-district consultations, and participates in Tribal education and cultural events. The position is based in Siletz, Oregon, and may occasionally require evening and weekend work and travel outside the local area.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Services, Psychology, Counseling, Education, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Knowledge of Tribal, community, and educational services.
Knowledge of building and maintaining beneficial relationships and facilitating communication and coordinated activities among parents, students, schools, and community partners.
Knowledge of and sensitivity to Native American culture and cultural practices.
Knowledge of degree-program processes ranging from associate degrees to Ph.D. programs.
Knowledge of college and vocational-school admissions and financial-aid requirements.
Knowledge of educational resources and case planning.
Knowledge of Individualized Education Program and 504 processes.
Knowledge of problem-solving and conflict-management principles and practices.
Knowledge of consultation practices with local, state, and federal agencies.
Experience with Tribal financial-aid services and reading and understanding types of federal aid.
Experience planning and implementing programs for Tribal members of primary and secondary school age.
Experience with budgets, student advocacy, and FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act).
Experience with Tribal culture or accessing cultural experts.
Experience with work-site placements, supervision, and HR and CTSI employee policies for youth workers.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to interact with the public and staff courteously and professionally, using tact, diplomacy, and mature judgment.
Ability to work with the target population and people with varying social, educational, and economic backgrounds.
Ability to identify individual barriers to educational goals and develop an action plan.
Ability to compute allowable training and education costs.
Ability to accurately track client progress and maintain complete records in accordance with policies and procedures.
Ability to identify and use community resources and obtain knowledge of school-district policies and procedures.
Ability to relate professionally to parents, teachers, and administrators, and relate to children of various ages and grade levels.
Ability to perform work in accordance with department policies, procedures, practices, and priorities.
Ability to adhere to CTSI confidentiality policy and federal FERPA laws concerning student information.
Must be dependable and a responsible team player.
Must participate in continued professional development and personal growth.
Must be able to occasionally work evenings and weekends and travel outside the local area.
Must possess a valid Oregon State driver’s license and insurance, and be eligible to drive a GSA vehicle.

Responsibilities

Assist in removing educational barriers for Tribal students.
Conduct an annual assessment of educational needs in the Tribal community in designated service areas.
Promote program services and activities through presentations, Tribal newsletters, approved CTSI social media platforms, and informational packets.
Develop individual educational case plans using applicable Tribal education programs and other educational resources.
Assist participants with understanding and completing the Tribal education application process.
Conduct annual financial aid workshops for students and parents.
Determine and document participant eligibility according to program policies and guidelines.
Assist with financial aid and scholarship applications.
Work with college and university representatives to develop college success programs.
Keep current on eligibility requirements for related educational programs and financial aid.
Compute, recommend, and process student grants for tuition, stipends, fees, and educational activities.
Provide academic counseling, coordinate with school personnel to identify student problems or special needs, and develop intervention and assistance strategies.
Act as a liaison among schools, students, and families to help address disciplinary or attendance issues.
Work with local schools to enhance Native awareness, programming, and resources.
Coordinate and collaborate with local school districts in providing academic, extracurricular, and social development services.
Support individual students with their Individualized Education Programs and/or plans.
Establish and maintain professional relationships with local schools, higher education facilities, and vocational schools.
Monitor program activities and student statistics; maintain, evaluate, and interpret participant records and related data; prepare required reports and use the information to guide students.
Monitor and track participants’ academic progress; conduct home and school visits; and maintain participant and program files.
Monitor expenditures and prepare program reports.
Coordinate internal and external activities and resources to advance participants’ educational, vocational, and cultural goals.
Assist the Program Manager and Education Committee in assessing participant needs and developing program action plans; serve as staff representative to the Committee when requested.
Involve appropriate parties in planning, implementing, and evaluating educational services.
Coordinate and supervise the Tribal Youth Education and Employment (TYEE) program and work with Tribal and community partners to develop participant work sites.
Work with education and youth-service staff and Tribal youth to develop the annual Youth Conference and schedule attendees, presenters, and staff coverage.
Support the Siletz Tribal Youth Council by organizing meetings, assisting with fundraising, arranging transportation, and facilitating attendance at Native youth conferences, including the annual UNITY conference.
Work with the Tribal Youth Council and National UNITY to complete required reporting.
Represent the Tribe on committees and coalitions throughout Oregon and participate in Tribal Consultation with local school districts as directed by Tribal Council.
Participate in Education and Cultural Programs events, including Culture Camp, Pow-Wows, and Run to the Rogue.
Coordinate the Youth Activity Fund for Tribal members.
Interact with early education, primary, middle, and high school students.
Work with ODE and LCSD to facilitate implementation of TAPP Coordinators at Siletz Valley School and Toledo Elementary.
Perform other duties as assigned.