TOA, NATIVE AMERICAN SPECIALIST 2026 - 2027 SCHOOL YEAR (1022)

Phoenix Union High School District No. 210
4502 North Central Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona   85012
 
Equal Opportunity Employer 
 

POSITION TITLE:  TOA, Native American Specialist           DIVISION: Teaching and Learning

WORK YEAR:      9 Months                                                    DEPARTMENT: Curriculum

LOCATION:      CEE                                                               SALARY SCHEDULE:  Certificated


GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The TOA, Native American Specialist shall be responsible for providing supplementary services to eligible Native American students at assigned worksites within the school district.

MAJOR DUTIES: 
 

1. Consult with local Native tribes on all Title programs.  Coordinate and conduct Tribal Consultations on all Title Budgets with neighboring Tribes.
2. Gather and monitor student data (grades, standardized test scores, attendance, and dropout records) to document Native American student progress. Analyze data to determine program effectiveness. Use data to make informed program decisions.
3. Manage and coordinate grant funding cycles: coordinate Title VI and Johnson O'Malley (JOM) grants (including planning, implementation, and evaluation). Meet program goals through collaboration with the parent committees and Phoenix Union.
4. Compile, complete, and verify Native American certification process for Title VI and Johnson O'Malley funding. Oversee the collection, verification, and certification process of all tribal enrollment documents as required by state and federal mandates. Prepare state and federal reports on the academic progress of Native American students.
5. Monitor and evaluate program goals and budget expenditures. Hold regular meetings.  Recruit Native American parents to serve on Indian Education committees for JOM and Title VI.  With their assistance, determine program goals and budgets. Coordinate the preparation of expenditures and submission of invoices that support program goals. Hold regular parent executive meetings and general meetings.
6. Assist Native American Advisors in the performance of their duties. Through the Native American Advisors, establish, manage, coordinate, and support site-based Native American Youth Councils and support groups.
7. Promote awareness of, and appreciation for, historical and cultural contributions of Native Americans. Provide teachers with professional development workshops designed to encourage cultural competency.
8. Collaborate with school counselors and other school personnel to ensure that quality educational services are provided to all Native American students.
9. Collaborate with school principals and other school leaders to strengthen and enrich the educational experience and provide support services to Native American students. Advocate for Native American students.
10. Create extended learning opportunities for Native American students, which may include Saturday school, before/after school tutoring, and/or summer enrichment classes. 

POSITION TITLE:  TOA, Native American Specialist 


QUALIFICATIONS: 
 

1. Possess a Bachelor's Degree; Master's Degree preferred.
2. Possess Arizona Secondary Teaching Certificate.
3. A minimum of three (3) years of successful experience working with Native American Education Program(s).
4. Ability to administer and interpret a variety of education assessment instruments and to use information to provide appropriate educational services for students.
5. Ability to work with students and parents in a variety of situations.
6. Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

 
 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: 
Curriculum Director
 
 
SUPERVISION GIVEN: 
Native American Advisors