Senior Director: Indian Education Programs

Purpose: The Senior Director of Indian Education provides leadership, direction and guidance to District leadership, departments
and schools in a systemic effort to design and implement high quality, culturally relevant academic instruction and education programming for the District’s Native American students, parents and families. This is achieved through alignment with the Districts Strategic Plan and Goals and Guardrails. The Senior Director is the primary District liaison to tribes and/or nations and ensures authentic tribal consultation and collaboration. They also are the principle liaison for Native organizations, foundations and other Native community partnerships and collaboratives. The Senior Director oversees the Indian Education Department, including personnel, budget, professional development and all other departmental managerial functions. The Senior Director works with APS’ Department of Federal Programs, Finance and other key district departments on compliance with local, state and federal Native regulations and programs ensuring the district is meeting timelines, providing accurate information, fiscal accountability, and evidence of practice. The Senior Director may serve on district leadership teams, committees and/or task forces and works in collaboration with other district auxiliary, academic and student support departments.

This position has been reposted. Previous applicants will be considered and do not need to reapply.