Director Indigenous and Migrant Education

Job Summary
The Director of Indigenous and Migrant Education implements and maintains educational, cultural, and social supports for Anchorage School District students in accordance with district goals and guardrails as well as state and federal regulations. The director promotes equality and ensures access and opportunity for Alaska Native, American Indian, and Migrant Education students. The director collaborates with tribes, tribal organizations, community organizations, school-based staff, district administration, and the Native Advisory and Migrant Advisory Committees to establish and maintain programs that improve education outcomes for these students. The director is based at the ASD Education Center and reports to the Senior Director of Mental Health and Student Supports. This position requires a valid Alaska teaching or administrative certificate and has a retirement association with the Alaska Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS).
 
Job Requirements
The following are required:

1. A master’s degree or higher with coursework in education or a related field (e.g., social work, Alaska Native studies, public or tribal administration, etc.)
2. A valid Alaska type B administrative certificate.
3. A minimum of three years of administrative experience.
4. A minimum of five years of experience in a K-12 education setting.

 The following are preferred:

1. Knowledge of the social, economic, cultural, and decision-making structure of the community and ability to apply this knowledge to program development.
2. Ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels of management, supervision, tribes, tribal members, and ASD staff verbally, non-verbally, and in writing.
3. Ability to effectively supervise and evaluate staff.
4. Knowledge of best practices for Indigenous and Migrant Education services.
5. Knowledge of program development, curriculum, instruction, professional learning, research, and evaluation.
6. Experience managing grants and budget.

 Essential Job Functions

1. Provides leadership in guiding support programs to best meet student needs and district goals and guardrails.
2. Articulates, facilitates, and maintains accountability and compliance for the Indigenous Education Program and Migrant Education Program.
3. Establishes and maintains working relationships and consults with tribes and tribal organizations.
4. Meets regularly with the Native Advisory Committee and Migrant Parent Advisory Committee.
5. Promotes and supports family engagement.
6. Monitors and develops services, budgets, and reports to fulfill federal project guidelines.
7. Prepares reports and presentations for the Anchorage School Board and responds to requests for information from the superintendent.
8. Writes federal, state, and local grants to develop programs and projects for culturally sustaining educational opportunities.
9. Participates as a subject matter expert for ASD.
10. Communicates and enforces ESEA, Title III-C Migrant Education, and Title VI Indian Education law, policies, and processes in projects and service delivery.
11. Monitors and evaluates program efficiency.
12. Administers budgetary procedures and systems of purchasing supplies and equipment.
13. Selects, supervises, and evaluates staff members and program efficiency.
14. Designs and implements professional development and in-services to support curriculum and incorporates best practices, including culturally sustaining education, research, and academic and cultural standards.
15. Works collaboratively with other ASD administrators on initiatives pertinent to education services that impact Indigenous students.
16. Assists the senior director in responding to parents and the public regarding education programs and services.
17. Advises the senior director on ways to improve ASD service to Alaska Native, Migrant Education, and American Indian students and staff.
18. Performs other duties as needed or assigned.

The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.