Education Specialist- Closes on 11/11/2026

Opening Date: 10/28/2026

Closing Date: 11/11/2026

Job Title: Education Specialist 

Salary/Wage: $31.33/Per hour 

Tribal Level: 119.1

Location: Siletz, OR 

Classification: Full Time, Non-Exempt 

Job Posting Number: 4623844

INTRODUCTION:

Provide education services to eligible Supplemental Education, Adult Education, Adult Vocational Training, TYEE, and Higher Education applicants in accordance with program guidelines, policies and Committee goals.

DUTIES:

• Assist in removing educational barriers for Tribal students.
• Conduct an annual assessment of the educational needs of the Tribal community in designated service areas.  
• Promote program services and activities through presentations, tribal newsletters, approved CTSI social media platforms and informational packets.  
• Develop individual educational case plans utilizing Higher Education, Adult Vocational Training, Adult Education, Supplemental Education, and other educational resources.  
• Assist participants to understand and complete the Tribal education application process.  
• Conduct annual financial aid workshops for students and parents. 
• Determine and document participant eligibility in accordance with program policies and guidelines
• Provide assistance with financial aid and scholarship applications. 
• Work with college and university representatives in developing college success programs.
• Keep abreast of eligibility requirements for related educational programs and financial aid. 
• Compute, recommend, and process student grants for tuition, stipends, and fees for educational activities.  
• Provide academic counseling to students, including interfacing with school personnel to identify student problems or special needs, and to discuss and implement intervention and assistance strategies for student success.  
• Act as liaison between the school, student and family to help remediate disciplinary or attendace issues.
• Work with local schools in service area to enhance Native awareness, programming, and resources.
• Coordinate and collaborate with local school districts in the provision of academic, extracurricular and social development services.
• Work with individual students in support of their Individualized Education Program and/or Plan.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with local schools, higher education facilities, and vocational schools.  
• Monitor program activities and student statistics.  
• Maintain, evaluate, and interpret participant records, and data affecting needs of students. Uses this information to prepare required reports and guide students.  
• Monitor and track participant’s academic progress. Conduct home and school visits.  
• Maintain participant and program files.  
• Monitor expenditures and prepare program reports.  
• Coordinate activities and resources within and outside the tribe to advance educational, vocational, and cultural goals of program participants.      
• Assist Program Manager and Education Committee in assessing participant needs and developing program action plans. Acts as Staff Representative to the committee as requested.
• Involve appropriate parties in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational services.  
• Coordinate and supervise the Tribal Youth Education and Employment (TYEE) program for Tribal youth. Work with Tribal and community partners to develop work sites for TYEE participants.
• Work with education, youth service staff , and Tribal youth in developing the annual Youth Conference, scheduling attendees, presenters and staff coverage.
• Works with Siletz Tribal Youth Council by way of organzing meetings, assisting with fund raising, making transportation arrangments, and facilitating attendance to Native youth conferences including but not limited to the annual UNITYconference. 
• Work with Tribal Youth council and National UNITY to complete all reqired reporting requirements.
• Represent the Tribe on various committees and coalitions throughout the state of Oregon.
• Represent Siletz Tribe during Tribal Consultation with local school districts as directed by Tribal Council.
• As part of the Education and Cultural Programs, participates in large events – Culture Camp, Pow-Wows, Run to the Rogue and others.
• Committee/Coalitions etc. – represent the Tribal Education department on various committees and coalitions throughout the State of Oregon.
• Coordinates Youth Activity Fund –maintain the Youth Activity Fund for all Tribal members. 
• Interact with early education, primary, middle, and high school students.
• Works with ODE and LCSD to facilitate the implementation of the TAPP Coordinators at Siletz Valley school and Toledo Elementary. 
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS: 

Bachelor’s degree in Social Services, Psychology, Counseling, Education, or related field, -OR- an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. 

Knowledge in:

• Tribal, community, and educational services.
• Building and maintaining beneficial relationships, facilitates communication and coordates activities between, parents, students, schools and community partners.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to Native American Culture.
• Knowledge of degree program processes ranging from Associate degrees to PhD programs.
• Admissions and financial aid requirements for colleges and vocational schools.
• Educational resources and case planning.
• Knowledge of Individual Eduction Plan and 504 processes.
• Principles and Practices of Problem Solving and conflict management.
• Consultation practices with local, state and federal agencies.
• Knowledge of cultural practices. 

Experience in:

• Tribal financial aid services.
• Reading and understanding types of federal aid. 
• Program planning and implementation primary and secondary school aged tribal members.
• Budgets.
• Student advocacy. 
• FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act).
• Tribal culture or accessing cultural experts. 
• Work site placements, supervising, HR & CTSI employee policies for youth workers.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively using both verbal and written skills.
• Meet with the public and staff in a courteous professional manner using tact, diplomacy, and mature judgment.
• Work with target population and individuals of varying social, educational, and economic backgrounds.
• Effectively identify individual barriers to educational goals and develop a plan of action.
• Compute allowable training and education costs. 
• Accurately track client’s progress, and maintain complete records in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Ability to identify and use community resources.
• Ability to obtain knowledge of school district policy and procedures required.
• Ability to relate at a professional level with parents, teachers and administrators. 
• Ability to relate to children at various age and grade levels.
• Perform work and accomplish tasks in accordance with established policies, procedures, practices and priorities of the department.
• Adhere to CTSI Confidentiality policy and federal FERPA laws with regrads to student information.

Other:

• Must be dependable and a responsible team player. 
• Participate in continued professional development and personal growth.
• Must be able to occasionally work evenings and weekends; and travel outside of the local area. 
• Must possess a valid Oregon State driver's license, insurance and be eligible to drive a GSA vehicle.