Native American Education High School Student Mentor
Jenks Public Schools
- Jenks, OK
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office components, Google Drive preferred.
- Experience working with Native American students and knowledge of the culture, preferred.
- Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
- Facilitate and coordinate student communication with Tribal and community agencies.
- Support Native American students' academic success, through tutoring, and monitoring academic progress.
- Assist students in developing individualized plans for academic improvement.
- Act as a liaison and cultural ambassador for students with faculty, and administrators.
- Establish and maintain a student-to-student peer mentor program.
- Communicate Native American Programs, career opportunities, and events through a quarterly newsletter.
- Attend and participate in NAE community events and evening meetings.
- Assist in developing and facilitating community and cultural activities including planning, publicizing, and implementing.
- Aid students in making applications to college and attending college and career events.
- Provide individual and group support/education as needed (goal setting, problem solving, social skills, resiliency, etc.).
- Assist the High School Native American Club sponsor with meetings, events, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.