PSD Family Advocate for Tribal Attendance Promising Practices

PSD Family Advocate for Tribal Attendance Promising Practices

Salaried position through June 8, 2026

Contract Days : 184 plus attendance to any workshops, meetings or trainings as required by the TAPP grant and ODE.

Salary : $43,441 yearly (Salary is pro-rated based on the start date of the 184 contracted days).

Benefits : District contribution of $1,850 per month for Insurance premiums for medical, dental, vision. Life and Accidental insurance

Closing Date : Open until filled

Responsibilities :

• Track attendance of all Native American students at Sunridge Middle School.
• Be a family advocate to connect the school to the home and home to the school, work with families to improve their child's attendance.
• Make home visits and phone calls on a daily basis to students who are absent from school.
• Plan and run afterschool tutoring and other programs at Sunridge Middle School.
• Work in partnership with the school staff to plan and hold TAPP family nights.
• Help plan and organize culturally responsible teaching practices training for staff.
• Work in close partnership with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation's various departments : Ed Department, Title VI, Yellowhawk, etc.

We reserve the right to modify the details of a position at any time. NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION The Pendleton School District 16R affirms the right of all individuals to equal opportunity to education and employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, handicap, or any other extraneous consideration not directly and substantively related to effective performance. This policy implements all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and executive orders. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Related inquiries and additional requests may be directed to Kevin Headings, Affirmative Action Officer, 107 NW 10th, Pendleton, OR 97801. Speech / Hearing impaired persons may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon Relay at 1-800-735-2900.