Indian Education Program Coordinator

INDIAN EDUCATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Indian Education Program Coordinator

K-12 Academic Enhancement

Crossroads I, Cary, NC

Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) Indian Education Center, Garner, NC

Noncertified Grade 28

Nonexempt

Yes

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is available for a hybrid telework workweek

Organizes, plans, and delivers services to students and families in the WCPSS Indian Education program. Attends monthly parent committee meetings and collaborates with members to ensure compliance with grant objectives. Identifies and supports Native American students in the school system, providing them with support for attendance, social emotional, and academics while encouraging their participation in cultural, educational, and leadership activities in the community. Ensures the program is compliant with WCPSS, state, and federal standards, procedures, and policies. Serves as advocate for American Indian students and as liaison between WCPSS and the larger American Indian community.

• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of North Carolina

requirements.

• A member of a state or federally recognized American Indian tribe.

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff and staff members of external funding agencies, and the community. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to ten pounds of force. The work frequently requires driving automotive equipment.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/2026

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.

• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point; Google Apps;
• Considerable knowledge of PowerSchool;
• Knowledge of the needs of students from diverse backgrounds and various learning abilities and styles;
• Demonstrated leadership and team building skills;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Effective time management skills;
• Ability to assess and evaluate program needs and develop short-term and long-term goals and plans;
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to handle and comply with confidentiality policies, security requirements, and testing protocols in a school setting;
• Ability to motivate and inspire students;
• Ability to monitor the safety and well-being of students;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, staff members of external funding agencies, parents, and the community.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; AND
• Three years of experience of program coordination and delivery of professional development.

An equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully meet the essential duties may be considered.