FIRST NATIONS - SPECIALIST

Administrative applications for this position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources through Thursday, May 15, 2025.

A current resume must be attached to the completed application. ALL candidates must attach transcripts confirming a Master's Degree. Questions with regards to this position should be referred to Yovira Moroney at moroneym@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

If you are unable to electronically attach these documents, you must notify human resources that you are sending hard copies which must be received on or before the deadline date listed above.

If you are selected for the next stage of the interview process, you will be asked to request three electronic professional references.

Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test and credential verification.

• A masters degree in a field of education and a minimum of seven (7) years of successful teaching experience.
• Supervisor/Coordinator/Director of Instruction License (10)/Principal License (51) or ability to obtain within two years.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience working with the Native Community.
• Extensive grant writing experience, vision for programming, ability to implement and assess programming for First Nations children, high level knowledge of systems, policy and procedure writing, and curriculum and instruction knowledge
• Computer skills required with experience in word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and supervision experience.

• Assess and analyze the needs of the First Nations Studies children in MPS and their families using First Nations design-specific data; namely surveys, student data dashboards, grant work, workshops, community work, and committee work.
• Source, secure, and manage funding through grant writing.
• Design academic supports, native education opportunities, language and culture programming, and professional development programming.
• Create positions, job descriptions, and assessment tools for ongoing evaluation of staff, the program and services provided.
• Write annual performance reports, middle of the year performance reports, and budget revisions for grants as necessary.
• Write the yearly Title VI application. Prepare quarterly, annual performance reports, and final reports to the Office of Indian Education for all grants.
• Serve as Project Director and contact person on all Office of Indian Education, Federal Department of Education grants.
• Establish community partnerships and build relationships in the tribal entity communities as mandated by the Office of Indian Education, Federal Department of Education grants.
• Responsible for all fiduciary compliance and grant compliance for multi-million-dollar grants received from the Office of Indian Education, Federal Department of Education.
• Establish procedures for securing the Indian Student Eligibility Certification Form for Title VI (ED-506)
• Responsible for training immediate staff to work with First Nations Studies children, training staff about the Woodland tribes of Wisconsin, training staff about the unique academic needs of First Nations children, training staff about the specific historical trauma needs of First Nations children, providing Act 31 training to immediate staff through First Nations Studies, MPS, provide Act 31 training through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instructions American Indian Studies Program.
• Develop evaluation instruments for collecting, analyzing, and reporting data on progress made in meeting specific objectives.
• Receive monthly progress reports from staff members and use them for progress reporting purposes and for identifying problems and progress in meeting specific objectives.
• In consultation with the First Nations Studies Parent Committee Chairperson, arrange meetings to involve the First Nations Studies Parent Committee in the ongoing development of the program.
• Schedule and conduct bi-weekly or monthly staff meetings.
• Arrange appropriate parent and MPS staff workshops/in-services that address the needs of the First Nations Studies students, staff, families and community.
• Actively support MPS Five Priorities for Success and Strategic Plan.
• Perform and complete other duties as assigned.

The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released, must submit a written statement to that effect to the Office of Human Resources. The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.