Exceptional Student Program Manager

• Supervises staff including hiring evaluation and disciplinary actions.
• Manages daily operations of Kowepet and the tutoring program ensuring effective student support scheduling and staff engagement.
• Provides direct support to students with IEPs including participation in IEP meetings as needed and delivers dyslexia therapy through Kowepet.
• Serves as a resource and advocate for students parents and Tribal staff regarding special education (ESE) services and supports.
• Coordinates student eligibility service plans and communication with families school personnel and service providers.
• Provides training and professional development for staff and partners and supports the development of student goals and behavior expectations.
• Maintains documentation of student services and interactions and performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelors degree in education required.
• Must possess a valid Professional Educator Certificate P-12.
• Certification in Special Education (Collaborative Teacher K-6 6-12 or P-12) required.
• Three (3) years of employment experience working with special needs students required.
• Five (5) years of teaching experience required.
• Must possess certification of Mandatory Reporter Training or obtain during the first week of employment.
• Must possess and maintain First Aid/CPR certification or obtain within the first ninety (90) days of employment.
• Ability to work odd and irregular hours as needed.
• Must successfully pass the required criminal and character background check.
• Ability to travel and participate in required training leadership development and other events.
• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of this position adequately and successfully

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage staff support students and build high-performing teams.
• Excellent organization time management problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Compassionate and relationship-focused with the ability to build trust with students families staff and community partners.
• Self-motivated adaptable and accountable with a commitment to improving processes practices and outcomes.

• Medical dental vision life insurance and voluntary benefits
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Performance bonuses and COLA increases

INDIAN PREFERENCE SPOUSAL PREFERENCE OR FIRST GENERATION:

In the event more than one applicant meets the requirements as stated in a job description preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Tribal Member (2) First Generation Descendant of a Tribal Member (3) Spouse of Tribal Member (4) Indian (5) Non-Indian

In the event that a position of employment is funded in whole or in part my any federal grant and/or contract or other public funding preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Indian (2) Non-Indian

In order to receive preference the appropriate documentation must be submitted.