School Board Member (TI-49901)

CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE COLVILLE RESERVATION • Omak, WA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pascal Sherman Indian School (PSIS) Board of Directors is the Tribal governing entity established by the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation to plan and direct all aspects of PSIS operations and set policy so students have ample opportunity to achieve their individual and collective learning goals. PSIS is a chartered entity of the Colville Tribes, and the school, its staff, and officers enjoy protections including the Tribe’s sovereign immunity. This is a volunteer position with one opening. Applications are received by Human Resources, and elections occur in each district. The position is open until filled, with weekly reviews.

Requirements

• Be at least 25 years of age.
• Be an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation.
• Pass a fingerprint-based background check.
• Applicants employed by Paschal Sherman Indian School are not eligible to serve on the School Board.
• Applicants may not be an immediate family member of a PSIS employee or reside in the same home as a PSIS employee. Immediate family includes grandparents, grandchildren, parents, spouses or significant others, daughters or sons, brothers or sisters, aunts or uncles, nieces or nephews, and foster parents or children.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Tribal community by learning about community concerns and aspirations for PSIS and seeking ways to accommodate them where possible.
• Develop and implement policies that guide PSIS toward compliance with Tribal law and applicable federal, Tribal, and state requirements, while advancing uniquely Indian goals, culture, history, and language.
• Review school operations to ensure compliance with Board policy.
• Resolve complaints or grievances brought by students, staff, or patrons.
• Hire, supervise, and evaluate the superintendent.
• Set the district’s vision, mission, and strategic goals.
• Establish and oversee the budget.
• Serve as a community representative.
• Monitor the district’s progress toward its goals.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed