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Title:Native American Resource Program Coordinator - TOSA- RB#

ID:9050

Department:Multilingual Education

Location:School Location

Division:Instructional

Type:Teacher

Description

BOARD OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #23-444 NATIVE AMERICAN RESOURCE PROGRAM COORDINATOR -TOSA DIVISION OF MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR JUNE 20, 2024

NOTICE OF POSITION

POSITION: The Superintendent of Schools, Dr.Tonja M. Williams, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:

NATIVE AMERICAN RESOURCE PROGRAM COORDINATOR

APPLICATION: Candidates interested in applying must complete an online application on the district web site at  www.buffaloschools.org/jobs . Click the "APPLY" button at the bottom of this page to start your application. Once the form is completed, click the “Submit” button. Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. (Be sure to check your junk and spam mail.) If you do not receive a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received. You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email. QUALIFICATIONS : Candidates must be New York State or Buffalo certified in a NYS approved tenure area and have at least three years of teaching experience. It is required that candidates must attach a PDF or a screen shot of their certifications. Candidates must have excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, and have a strong sense of responsibility for the academic and developmental welfare of Native American students. Candidates should have a strong knowledge of instructional technology and an understanding of Native American culture. Teaching experience with Native American students or lived experience is highly desirable. PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Thorough knowledge of Native American culture; Thorough knowledge of the purposes of the program; Ability to develop curriculum; Ability to monitor programs and make recommendations; Ability to train and supervise personnel; Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing; Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships; Good judgment; initiative; resourcefulness DUTIES : Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

Oversee the Title VI Grant; procure supplies, track expenditures, and submit required reports

Organize the required Public Hearing

Work with Central Registration to ensure the completion of a 506 Form by Native American families when a child is being registered

Assist in supporting families of Native American students who do not have a completed 506 Form

Work with the Cultural Resource Specialists to determine the accuracy and counts of completed 506 forms in order to maintain accurate funding.

Prepare for and facilitate the required Native American Parent/Student Committee meetings

Maintain the NARP pages on the district website

Search out additional funding opportunities

Oversee the work of the Native American Resource Program (NARP) staff

Create and monitor staff school visit schedules

Support NARP curriculum creation and implementation

Plan, organize and implement district wide events that showcase Native American Culture, including socials

Infuse Native American culture into all buildings through resources & materials

Participate and facilitate events that spread awareness to the community that there is a Native American Magnet School and Native American Resource Program

Develop a strategic calendar/plan to provide supports to Native American students across the district

Create a monthly newsletter

Use data to determine programmatic needs

Develop post-secondary plans for students in collaboration with area colleges

Plan and coordinate extra-curricular events, family engagement opportunities

Serve as BPS liaison to the Native American Community Services of Erie & Niagara Counties, Inc., and other CBOs focused on Native American students

Develop resource guides for school educators regarding how to effectively support Native American students

Develop requisitions and track purchases

Attend and provide professional learning opportunities related to Native American Culture

This recruitment bulletin in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor. Buffalo Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this recruitment bulletin and related duties at any time without prior notice.

APPOINTMENT : Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews, a modeled lesson and a writing sample shall be scheduled. SALARY :                      Teacher’s salary schedule.

FUNDING:                    Pending Funding   FINAL DATE FOR FILING: JULY 3, 2024

 

 

DR. TONJA M. WILLIAMS, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

The Buffalo Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (the term "sexual orientation" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality ), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the District's non-discrimination policies should be directed to HRCompliance@buffaloschools.org or to: Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 816-3579.