Position: Elementary FACE Program Co-Teacher (Paraprofessional)

Opening date: September 14, 2021

Closing date: September 29, 2021

Department: Theodore Jamerson Elementary School (TJES)

Reports Directly To: TJES Principal

Status: Non-exempt; Full-time

Salary: Per Salary Scale

Summary Of Duties:

• Preschool teacher paraeducator works with preschool ECH Teacher and children who have enrolled in FACE.  The co-teacher/paraprofessional assists the Preschool teacher in providing a strong learning environment where preschool children can develop and thrive. 
• Will work cooperatively with the FACE Early Childhood Teacher to provide opportunities for parent and children to strengthen the parent and child relationship.
• Helps maintains up-to-date files on each student. Contributes to required monthly reports, end-of-year report and data collection.
• Assists with  screening services for children and referral services as indicated.
• Plans and participates in Parent and Child Together time (PACT).
• Spends a minimum of 2 1/2 hours each day in educational instruction that include all required elements of the FACE program routine.
• Assists in the Implements NCFL CIRCLES: A Culturally Appropriate Preschool Curriculum for American Indian Children in the early childhood classroom.  Utilizes BIE FACE Preschool Standards.
• Meets weekly with the FACE team to plan and evaluate program services.
• Helps with monthly Parent Group meetings, FACE family circle meetings. 
• Reports to the FACE Teacher for all matters of importance to the FACE program.
• Works toward National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation for the program.
• Provide a learning environment that is full of learning opportunities which reflecks the language and culture of the families.
• Attends meetings as needed.
• Participates on committees.
• Supervises children in preparing for lunch and in the cafeteria.
• Oversees children on the playgrounds during recess/noon hour.
• Willing to attend professional development opportunities to increase job
• Meets other requirements as a staff member of the school.
• Reliable and punctual in reporting for scheduled work.
• Support the classroom teacher as needed.
• Able to travel to and attend required training that are position related.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Working Conditions:

• Normal working hours are from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm. May work additional hours in various activities for children and/or parents.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

Minimum Qualifications:

As part of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Title l Paraprofessionals must have a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent and meet one of the following three requirements to be employed in a  Title l  program:

• Obtained a working knowledge in reading, mathematics, and writing by completing two years of study (48 semester hours) at an accredited institution of higher education, or
• Obtained an associates (or higher) degree, or
• Met a rigorous and objective standard of quality, which includes a North Dakota approved assessment of skills in reading, mathematics, and writing

Individuals holding a North Dakota educator’s professional license meet the requirments under ESSA and the teaching license number could be used in lieu of the paraprofessional certificate of completion number.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong written communication skills.

Required Documents:

• UTTC Application for Employment
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts (Conferring Degree Date)

Position: Human Resources Administrative Assistant

Opening date: September 10, 2021

Closing date: September 27, 2021

Department: Human Resources

Reports Directly To: Human Resources Director

Status: Non-exempt; Full-time

Salary: $14-$18.27 per hour

Summary Of Duties:

• Serves as a backup to the HR Benefits Administrator on administering various employee benefits, such as life accident (AD&D), medical, dental, vision, disability, workforce safety and insurance (WSI), Job Service Unemployment, FMLA, supplemental, retirement, COBRA, and EAP.
• Conducts and schedules new hire orientation and interviews.
• Communicate with all applicants’ regarding position, selection, or non-selection of a position.
• Responsible for contacting drug-testing facility for new hire drug testing(s).
• Enters new hire and selection information upon receipt.
• Responsible for I-9 employee eligibility completion and collection of proper forms or ID’s.
• Responsible to maintain all applications, from acceptance to hiring.
• Participate and assist the HR team on training’s campus wide for all staff within the UTTC organization: through development and implementation of training, manuals, and orientations.   
• Responsible for answering the phones in the HR department, provides information to callers or transfers calls to appropriate personnel.
• Provides general knowledge of employment laws, policies & procedures, and practices.
• Creates files, posts and advertises all positions in a timely manner.
• Responsible for Background checks being conducted and maintained on all employees.
• Is responsible for the receipt and payment of ePR’s.
• Pulls reports, creates new hire orientation packets, and maintains office supplies.
• Must volunteer at a minimum of four (4) hours during Special Events Week.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Working Conditions:

• Normal working hours are from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm., Monday through Friday, with a one hour unpaid lunch break. 
• May be required to work additional hours to complete assignments. 
• Able to work in a face-paced setting and under pressure at times.
• May need to travel for professional development.
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Physical Demands:

• Must be able to sit at your desk for long periods at a time.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. 
• Will need to be able to bend, support and walk up and down stairs. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Business Administration or related field is required.
• Two (2) years of work, related experience required.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Able to maintain strictest confidentially in all manners pertaining to human resources and employee information.
• Excellent writing and personal leadership skills are required.
• Demonstrated audio/video ability and experience required.
• Conducts themselves in a professional manner.
• Will need to be able to learn J1 HR Module.
• Will need to be proficient in Microsoft products especially PowerPoint and Word.
• Creative ability, writing proficiency, visual graphics design ability.
• Good organizer, meticulous, and good public speaker at ease moderating large groups.

Required Documents:

• UTTC Application for Employment
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Unofficial transcripts (conferring degree date)

Position: Solen and Standing Rock High School Parent Liaison

Opening date: August 23, 2021

Closing date: September 29, 2021

Department: Office of Institutional Research

Reports Directly To: Monarch Project Coordinator

Status: Exempt; Full-time

Salary: $41,600 - $48,048 (DOE)

Summary Of Duties:

The Parent Liaison (PL) serves as a bridge for communication between Solen and Standing Rock High Schools and the parents/caregivers of students attending those schools. The PL ensures parents/caregivers receive the information and support they need to help their children succeed in their education. To achieve the goals of this position, the PL will perform the following duties:

• Serve as main point of contact among high school students, parents/caregivers, and the Solen and Standing Rock High Schools
• Establish and maintain regular communication with parents/caregivers via phone conferences, in-person meetings, and a monthly newsletter focused on school-related activities and events
• Attend school-held community events and encourage parent/caregiver participation in such events
• Attend monthly school board meetings
• Conduct daily follow-ups with parents/caregivers on students who are tardy or absent from school
• Coordinate meetings between parents/caregivers and school personnel as needed
• Assist parents/caregivers in the request for services process
• Follow up with parents/caregivers to assess services used
• Provide data regarding parents’/caregivers’ perspectives of project services to Evaluation Administrator
• Work closely with the Standing Rock and Solen High School Student Success Coaches
• Complete weekly check-ins with the Monarch Project Coordinator
• Attend Monarch Project Advisory Council (MPAC) meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Working Conditions:

• Normal working hours are from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
• Travel between assigned high schools and to Sitting Bull College required
• Some meetings may be required onsite at the Monarch Project office in Bismarck
• Monday through Friday
• One hour break for lunch
• Evening and weekend work may be required

Physical Demands:

• Move about inside an office
• Operate a computer and other office equipment
• Occasionally move, transport, or position up to 20 pounds
• May need to ascend/descend stairs

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree from an accredited College or University with 1 year of experience working directly with students in a school setting; or Bachelor degree in Education, Social Work, Human Services or related field.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Able to pass a background check to be approved to work within a school setting

Knowledge & Skills:

• Competent computer skills with previous experience in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong written communication skills
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Previous experience working with American Indians is desired

Required Documents:

• UTTC Application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial Copies of College Transcripts
• Valid Driver’s License

Position: Solen High School Student Success Coach

Opening date: September 16, 2021

Closing date: September 30, 2021

Department: Office of Institutional Research

Reports Directly To: Monarch Project Coordinator

Status: Exempt; Full-time

Salary: $41,600 - $48,048 (DOE)

Summary Of Duties:

The Student Success Coach (SSC) supports students attending Solen High School in the achievement of their educational goals by connecting them with the resources and services they need to succeed. To fulfill this role, the Student Success Coach will perform the following duties:

• Establish rapport and maintain regular communication with students attending Solen High School
• Attend school-held community events and encourage student participation in such events
• Work with students to identify needed educational support services and resources
• Facilitate students’ use of available resources
• Communicate needed support services to Parent Liaison for parent/caregiver follow up
• Work with students to assess services used
• Provide documentation of students’ progress with project services to Evaluation Administrator and HS administration or school designee
• Track and report daily attendance to Parent Liaison
• Oversee and support students enrolled in online courses and other courses taken outside of Solen School
• Contribute school-related information and updates to the Parent Liaison for the monthly newsletter
• Complete weekly check-ins with the Monarch Project Coordinator
• Attend Monarch Project Advisory Council (MPAC) meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Working Conditions:

• Normal working hours are from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. (aligned with school district hours)
• Some meetings may be required onsite at the Monarch Project office in Bismarck
• Monday through Friday
• Half hour break for lunch
• Evening and weekend work may be required

Physical Demands:

• Move about inside an office
• Operate a computer and other office equipment
• Occasionally move, transport, or position up to 20 pounds
• May need to ascend/descend stairs

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree from an accredited College or University with 1 year of demonstrated experience working directly with students in a school setting; or Bachelor degree in Education, Social Work, Human Services or related field.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Able to pass a background check to be approved to work within a school setting

Knowledge & Skills:

• Competent computer skills with previous experience in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong written communication skills
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Previous experience working with American Indians is desired

Required Documents:

• UTTC Application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial Copies of College Transcripts
• Valid Driver’s License