Reporting to the Director, Education Program Services, the Education Specialist plays an essential role focused on the academic, special education and social emotional learning of Pre-K through 12th supports and services. This role drives the highest quality pedagogy for learners through creative and supportive programming and resources that assist tribal families with informed decision making for their children that will have a multi-generational impact. The Education Specialist prioritizes the academic, special education, and social emotional learning aspects of the tutoring program and Tribal School as well as the actuation of the through all life stages of the 2040 vision as it relates to post-secondary access and success. Provides services and supports inclusive, rigorous, and diverse learning experiences for all students regardless of age and time in school. This role works closely with the language and culture staff and Tribal School principal to support programming and events in the department and school.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Case Management and RecommendationsEDUCATIONAL, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Content, Education, or a closely related field required.
Minimum five (5) years of experience in a student-facing educational setting required.
Minimum three (3) years of writing Individualized Education Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans required.
Minimum three (3) years working in a tribal education setting preferred.
California Special Education Teaching Credential is required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)
Must be willing and capable to learn the Serrano language.
Knowledge of and experience with Indian Tribes is preferred.
Demonstrated commitment to students and learning.
Experience with adult learning theories and professional development programming is required.
Demonstrated educational philosophy and methods that encourage the development of active and lifelong learning.
Exceptional understanding of a progressive approach to instruction and academic counseling and a wide knowledge of the most innovative, culturally sustaining, and successful instructional methods is required.
Excellent relationship-building and management skills.
Strong problem-solving and consensus-building abilities.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively.
Excellent organization, time management and follow-up skills; high sense of urgency; demonstrated ability to successfully handle multiple projects concurrently; ability to lead a team.
Strong community-building skills.
Demonstrated personal leadership responsibility.
REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS
California Special Education Teaching Credential is required.
As a condition of employment, candidates and incumbents are required to pass pre- and post-employment screening including Live-Scan, background, drug testing, and tuberculosis (TB) testing.
Select One of the Following for Driving Responsibilities: No Driving Responsibilities: Role does not require a driver’s license or insurance.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING CONDITIONS – ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and working environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters and must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Primary work environment is in a climate-controlled office setting.
Work requires travel to attend meetings, trade shows, and conferences.
Incumbents may be required to work evening, weekend and holiday shifts.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
Strength sufficient to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects and/or move up to 40 pounds occasionally.
Sedentary work: involves sitting most of the time. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
Physical activities that apply to the essential functions of the position are balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Hearing sufficient to hear conversational levels in person, via videoconference and over the telephone.
Speech sufficient to make oneself heard and understood in person, in front of groups, in meetings, via videoconference and over the telephone.
Visual acuity that meets the requirements of the position: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading and visual inspection of employees, visitors or facility.
Mobility sufficient to safely move in an office environment, walk, stoop, bend and kneel, and enter, exit and operate a motor vehicle in the course of travel to promotional events, meetings, conferences, trade shows and San Manuel properties.
Endurance sufficient to sit, walk and stand for extended periods, and maintain efficiency throughout the entire work shift and during extended work hours.
The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including secondhand smoke.
Reasonable accommodation will be made in compliance with all applicable law.
As one of the largest private employers in the Inland Empire, San Manuel deeply cares about the future, growth and well-being of its employees. Join our team today!
The Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation is a federally-recognized Indian tribe located on the San Manuel Indian Reservation near Highland, California. San Manuel exercises its inherent sovereign right of self-governance and provides essential services for its citizens by building infrastructure, maintaining civil services, and promoting social, economic, and cultural development.
The Serrano people of San Manuel have called this area home since time immemorial and are committed to remaining a productive partner in the San Bernardino region. The Reservation, once only 640 acres, is now over 1,100 acres in size.
The call of Yawa’ – to act upon one’s beliefs – inspires the Tribe to give back to the areas they call home and support organizations working to create a better tomorrow in the Inland Empire and Indian Country.
Our support is directed to organizations providing services in San Bernardino and Riverside counties, including:
The Tribe also operates Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel (formerly known as San Manuel Casino®), the Palms Casino Resort, as well as other enterprises.
We value our employees and offer a comprehensive Benefits Program
Our team members enjoy a competitive base salary, an annual discretionary performance bonus, and an annual merit increase as part of our total rewards package. Additionally, San Manuel supports team members' financial health through 401(k) retirement savings plans that offer a 2% core discretionary contribution and matching, and a host of other services - from discounts to tuition assistance.