Student Advisor- GUADALUPE, AZ

Pascua Yaqui Tribe•Guadalupe, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Advisor provides educational information, referral services to students and families, promote educational success, and school completion. The incumbent collaborates with school district staff, parents, and students to encourage students to stay in school. This position advocates on behalf of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe for Tribal member students attending the local schools in the community.

Requirements

Knowledge of the learning theory, learning process and the conditions which effect individual learning and change.
Knowledge of counseling practices and principles.
Knowledge of report writing techniques.
Knowledge of referral agencies and programs.
Knowledge of all general studies (English, Math, Science, History, etc.).
Knowledge of Yaqui culture, customs, resources and traditions and/or a willingness to learn.
Ability to keep detailed records of educational activities.
Ability to keep detailed student records for program evaluation purposes.
Ability to coordinate outreach efforts in assigned area.
Ability to travel to meetings, seminars, workshops and job fairs on/off reservation.
Ability to motivate students to work for extended periods.
Ability to do public speaking.
Ability to do facilitation and/or co facilitation of student and/or parent workshops.
Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and related software applications.
Good communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, management, Council members, and the public.
Sufficient ability to exchange or convey information and receive verbal and written work instructions.
Associate Degree in Education or the equivalent semester hours in Higher Education is required.
Three (3) years of experience working with youth in an educational setting.
Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License.
Must have a current Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card or be able to obtain the Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card within ninety (90) days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Education is preferred.
Experience in working in the Yaqui community and Yaqui youth is preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify at risk students and collaborates with staff to address educational issues affecting student.
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, collaborates with counselors and teachers regarding each student's educational needs and makes recommendations for changes as needed.
Make home visits to investigate cause for student's attendance problems.
Review attendance records to identify students who have excessive absences and compiles attendance report.
Conduct home and site visits to build good communication between the schools, students, and the parents.
Conduct scheduled visits to school sites in the community to support, monitor, and assess needs of Tribal students.
Meet and network with education community resources including but not limited to the following school administrations, truancy prevention staff, and other Indian Education programs and organizations.
Refer students to school and/or Tribal services such as counseling, tutoring, and other programs that will assist the student with their academic career.
In collaboration with school district personnel, provides assistance in the development of an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for students/families, monitors progress and serves on Child Study Teams.
Keep daily logs of student/parent contacts and compile reports as required.
Conduct presentations for parents, students, and faculty regarding at risk students and dropout prevention programs.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by supervisor or director.