Job Description:

Native American Student Services Program Specialist 

SUMMARY

Native American Student Services Department (NASSD) Program Specialist report to the Director of the NASSD and provide both direct and indirect support services district-wide. The NASSD Program Specialist analyzes data, evaluate program success and ensure that the goals and objectives for the department are met.  NASSD Program Specialist should be considered subject matter experts in their assigned roles and provide consistent data based reporting as requested.

NASS Program Specialist may be assigned to a specific department or program within the Native American Student Services Department based on the programmatic needs of the District.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor is degree in Education, Social Services, Counseling, Native American Studies or a related field.

AND

• Two (2) years experience in providing direct services and program oversight for a program or project involving school age children. 
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card 
• Verbal & written communication skills in English and Spanish with a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions 

Availability to work flexible hours as needed, to include evenings and/or weekends.

PREFERRED/ PROGRAMMATIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s in Education, Social Services, Counseling, Native American Studies, or a related field
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency
• Appropriate Arizona Teaching Certificate
• Extensive community contacts and outreach experience
• Supervisory experience

ADDITONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE

• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.
• Valid Driver's license (Arizona Driver’s License required within 30 days of hire)
  MVReport – showing no more than the allowable points against Driver’s License as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees. 
• Reliable mode of personal transportation with evidence of insurance compliance greater than or equal to the state required minimum for car insurance as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees 

COMMENTS 

• Native American Student Services Program Specialist pay range $22.10 to $25.65/hour
• Effective: 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR 
• Location: Native American Student Services
• Classification: TEA White Collar/Food Services
• FTE: .875 – 7 hours per day 
• Work Calendar: 10 month  
• Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits. 

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.  For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.  

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