Heritage On-Time Graduation Specialist

Open: March 2 2026Close: March 20 2026Job Title: On-Time Graduation SpecialistDepartment: HeritageReports To: Tribal Education OfficerHours: 40 Hrs/Wk Full TimeSalary: Based on Salary MatrixBenefits Requisition: 857 *Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information call or email The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical dental vision life insurance a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing paid holidays and paid time off including birthday Summary:In partnership with local school districts and guided by the Puyallup Tribe of Indians commitment to educational equity cultural identity and academic success the Regional On-Time Graduation Specialist (ROTGS) will focus on improving graduation outcomes for Native students with a primary focus on supporting students who are enrolled members or descendants of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians. This shared position will work across participating districts to build meaningful relationships with Tribal families strengthen collaboration with school staff and provide culturally responsive interventions that ensure students stay on track to graduate on position is employed by the Puyallup Tribe of Indians and works in close partnership with designated school district and Tribal liaisons to coordinate services and monitor student Duties and Responsibilities:Serve as the lead advocate and point of contact for Native students and their families helping ensure academic cultural and social-emotional needs are with district staff (e.g. principals counselors OTGS Native education staff) to identify Puyallup Tribe of Indian students in need of academic support credit recovery and/or alternative graduation individualized academic success plans and connect students to culturally relevant services mentorship and tutoring smooth school transitions (e.g. middle to high school high school to postsecondary) with a focus on culturally grounded practices and consistent staff capacity across districts to engage Puyallup Tribe of Indian students and families through training consultation and and analyze student data to track progress and adjust supports as needed in collaboration with school teams and Tribal Education with the coordination and submission of waivers appeals and alternative graduation pathways through in alignment with the Puyallup Tribes Heritage Department Educational Incentives Program and post-secondary programs to ensure seamless supports across the Tribe and participating districts in regional and state-level education forums committees and Tribal education accurate documentation of student contact intervention strategies and progress regularly across districts and Tribal sites to maintain visibility and accessibility to students families and other duties as assigned to advance the mission of supporting Native student success and on-time ResponsibilitiesThis position has no supervisory and RequirementsTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential and/or ExperienceBachelors Degree in Education or related field and two years of related experience working with Native education required. Will consider equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong knowledge of state and district graduation requirements credit systems and alternative pathways. Understanding of culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices with specific emphasis on supporting Native students and families. Demonstrated knowledge of Puyallup tribal history culture and language required. Exposure study and understanding of the Lushootseed language Skills & Abilities:Demonstrated success building trust and relationships within Tribal communities particularly with the Puyallup Tribe of to collaborate effectively across school and community in data analysis progress monitoring and developing targeted intervention working independently and across multiple school district to educational equity cultural identity and student transportation and willingness to travel regionally between be required to work after normal business hours for school SkillsAbility to read analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals financial reports and legal documents. Ability to communicate with students and learners of all ages and levels ranging from infants to elders. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from tribal staff students school district partners and educational organizations. Ability to effectively present information to various audiences. Lushootseed speaker preferred Lushootseed Language Teaching Certificate SkillsAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry trigonometry and logical mathematics associated with developing mobile and web applications. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical AbilityAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule Skills/RequirementsMust have and maintain a valid Washington State drivers license and proof of auto be able to successfully pass a background check prior to hire and periodically throughout employment DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential the ability to operate a personal computer multi-line telephone calculator facsimile and the ability to read write communicate and interpret information accurately in English and in Southern performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms or feel objects tools or employee is frequently required to stand and walk and talk or employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision and ability to adjust EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential noise level is low to physical exertion is low to is performed in an office travel required to multiple school sites or Tribal may be stressful at times due to confidential issues being Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of Preference Employer as Required by LawOnline Application Tips:1. If you are using a PC use Chrome. If you are using a MAC use Safari.2. Upload additional documents (resume cover letter letters of recommendation proof of Indian blood etc.) to the resume tab as one (1) PDF file or email documents to and we can add them to your online application. Please send in copies of any degrees or certificates that you have been awarded.3. 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