Fremont County School District Number 25

Riverton, Wyoming

Native American Student Advocate

Reports to: Building Principal

Supervises: None

Approved/Revised Date: August 26, 2025

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent
Substitute Teacher Permit (or within 60 days from hire date)
Must have a commitment to the equitable education of all students
Must have creative planning and organizational skills
Must have highly effective interpersonal skills.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in education, youth development, multicultural studies, or related fields
Experience working with youth of a variety of ages and a strong knowledge of Native American history, tribal government, culture, and ways of knowing
Indigenous language knowledge

POSITION SUMMARY

The Native American Student Advocate firmly believes all students can and will learn, and that their learning can be directly influenced by focusing in factors over which we have control; In the need to work interdependently with teachers, school, and district leaders, throughout the system, aligning the work of adults improving student learning by meeting the needs, interests and aspirations of students; In the need to work in partnership with staff to continuously improve practices to enhance students and family engagement, creating the conditions for equity, excellence and student success, and In personalizing learning for students, meeting academic, social, and emotional needs and aspirations so that each student feels valued and has a sense of belonging, leading to academic success.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Build positive relationships with Native American students and support their needs by collaborating with other student support staff to develop academic or social, emotional and/or behavioral support plans as necessary.
Organize and facilitate Native American student affinity groups, including content and materials.
Plan and participate in cultural events for Native American families with the parent committee such as, but not limited to: evening family meal events, winter storytelling events, and End of the Year celebrations.
Communicate with families regarding what students are learning and doing in the program, available resources, and upcoming school and Native American community events.
Raise awareness and coordinate programming for important days in the Native American community.
Coordinate field trips for Native American students.
Collaborate with district staff to collect data regarding Native American students and experiences in Fremont County District Schools to determine needs.
Other duties as assigned.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Possesses strong oral and written communication skills
Works independently with little direct supervision
Works as part of a team
Accepts responsibility and is self-motivated
Demonstrates strong work ethic to achieve District goals
Displays effective multitasking and time management skills

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as policies and regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine correspondence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here 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. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

EVALUATION

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of certified or classified personnel.

SALARY SCHEDULE

This position will be paid according to the approved Classified Student Support Salary Schedule.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Student School Year Calendar +3 days, unless otherwise assigned by the supervisor.

NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENT ADVOCATE