To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

GRPS MISSION: Our mission is to ensure that all students are educated, self-directed, and productive members of society.

TITLE VI GRANT PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Department:Instruction      

Unit: Support Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate: $22.68-$26.03

JOB SUMMARY

The Title VI Grant Program Specialist is responsible for ensuring all District Native American students and parents have access to educational programs and services.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide direct support and services to building administration, teachers, and other staff to Native American families.
• Establish a positive and collaborative working relationship with the Native American community to promote District goals.
• Develop and maintain a close working relationship with community agencies, and businesses to secure appropriate resources to achieve Native American student success.
• Coordinate and plan the after school Anishinaabek Cultural Awareness Program to serve Native American students in the delivery of cultural and educational activities to promote student and parent success.
• Solicit the collaboration and involvement of the Native American community and organizations to serve as volunteers and advocates for Native youth in grades K-12.
• Develop and implement a Native American cultural training model to assist teachers within the Grand Rapids Public Schools to gain a greater awareness and understanding of the Native American culture.
• Assist with the enrollment, 506 student eligibility form and placement of Native American students throughout the district
• Organize and present workshops, classroom/school presentations and seminars for Native American students, parents, and staff on Native American traditions.
• Provide ongoing updates to the Native American community and parent meetings on program progress.
• Interact with co-workers, administration, students, parents, and the community in positive, supportive, and cooperative ways.
• Understand and be able to speak basic Anishinaabemowin.
• Must be able to work evenings and some weekends.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Must have either completed at least 60 college credit hours, obtained an associates or higher degree, or achieved a passing score on an MDE approved assessment. 

Special Requirement:

• Must have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license and insurance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated successful experience in working with Native American students and culturally representative materials.
• Demonstrated knowledge of available educational community resources for Native American students and families.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and awareness of the Native American culture and community within the Grand Rapids Public Schools and throughout Greater Grand Rapids.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse environment
• Demonstrated training experience.
• Demonstrated excellent attendance and punctuality

ADA REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is medium work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. 

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.

Non-Discrimination

The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations: Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at (616) 819-2022 or humanresources@grps.org.