Director Of Education Job

Duties: Provides Education services for the Pokagon Band by planning, developing, implementing, controlling, and evaluating Pokagon Band Education programs and operations. Develop an educational plan in conjunction with the tribal community, education committee and tribal council. Serve as an ambassador and positive role model for youth. Provides assistance to tutors in educational guidance functions, and personally provides educational counsel to trainees. Ascertains that tutoring methods and materials are in accordance with good educational standards. Select textbooks, materials, supplies, and equipment. Promotes the preservation of tribal culture. Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with tribal membership. Manage and direct all aspects of the department. Coordinates activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and directing the work of subordinate employees. Identifies staff development and training needs and assures that training is obtained. Evaluates and verifies employee performance through the review of completed work assignments and work techniques. Ensures proper labor relations and conditions of employment are maintained. Maintains records, prepares reports, and composes correspondence relative to work. Assigns, coordinates, and outline the work methods of subordinate employees. Directs and participates in the establishment, administration, and evaluation of programs or services. Directs and participates in the development, interpretation, evaluation, and recommendation of policies, procedures, rules, and regulations for the effective operations of the programs. Directs and participates in determining needs and to assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs. Prepares and manages complex departmental budgets. Coordinates with resource development staff on funding sources and grant development. Developing alternative strategies to address and resolve a variety of issues and problems. Interprets existing and proposed tribal laws, policies, and procedures as they relate to the department. May be assigned to represent the Pokagon Band at conferences, meetings, or give speeches as necessary. Provides support to committees as requested. Attend tribal council meetings as directed. Participates with other Native American organizations. Prepare and present annual budgets in conjunction with appropriate staff and tribal council. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications: Curricular teaching experience and/or experience with the Native American Community. Bachelor’s Degree in the Education field. 5+ years' prior supervisory experience working in the Education field.

The candidate should have knowledge of the principles of administrative management, including budgeting techniques, office procedures, and reporting. Knowledge of training and supervisory techniques, labor relations, employee policies and procedures required.