EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT SKC

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: First Nations Consulting Contract
Salary Range: $2,000
Closing Date: Monday, July 30, 2018, 4:00 PM

Seeking Community Contributors Consultants:

Salish Kootenai College “Community Contributors” Project is seeking interested individuals to help implement this project funded by the First Nations Development Institute. This year-long project will create forums for Community Conversations with the Salish, Pend d’Oreille, and Kootenai communities. Conversations will engage tribally-identified contributors representing diverse areas of expertise important to each community and will involve inter-generational transfer of knowledge and discussion of community-identified needs specific to these three tribal communities.

Consultants will work with the project Advisory Board to: 1) Identify and engage Elders and upcoming Elders from three tribal communities emphasizing knowledge transfer; 2) Develop processes for Community Conversations integrating cultural values, seasonal activities, and ways of being and healing; and 3) Develop, convene, record, and evaluate Community Conversations within our communities to incorporate transferred tribal knowledge, cultural values, seasonal activities, and ways of being and healing.

There are 3 positions available.

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Psychology Instructor (2 positions)
Salary Range: $42,000 - $46,000
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salish Kootenai College seeks applicants for the position of Psychology Instructor, to begin September 10, 2018. The instructor will join a small department and will develop and teach psychology courses.

Responsibilities include teaching, academic advising and mentoring, curriculum development, and administrative duties. Flexible work hours, including some evenings, are required. The individual will maintain regular office hours, participate in department and college committees and professional development, follow college and departmental policies, and work within the unique learning environment of Salish Kootenai College, serving a diverse population of cultural backgrounds and educational experiences.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s Degree in Psychology or Counseling. Two years demonstrated successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level is required. Experience with the social sciences research process (thesis or similar writing process) is required.

Ability to develop and teach upper division psychology courses is required. The successful candidate will be able to teach a group of courses selected from the following subject areas: Introductory and Advanced Research Methods, Psychological Writing, Senior Capstone courses; Introductory Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Childhood Disorders; Gender Differences, Historical Trauma, Counseling Methods, Biological Psychology and/or others as needed.

Experience working with Native American populations is required. Familiarity with Native American education (understanding of educational issues specific to Indian Country) and familiarity with mental health issues in Native American communities is required. Ability to integrate this experience into psychology coursework is required.

The successful candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to manage complex and multiple tasks with minimal clerical support, ability to work collaboratively with staff and faculty in team setting, experience in conflict management, and ability to establish professional working relationships with colleagues, students, and community members. Ability to navigate computer software programs, develop and teach online and hybrid courses, and use software in support of coursework is required.

A Doctoral Degree in psychology or closely related field is preferred. Familiarity with Indigenous research methodology and its application in the field of social sciences is preferred.

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Full-time Assistant Director/Lead Teacher – Early Learning Center
Salary Range: $30,000 - $35,000
Closing Date: July 30, 2018; 4:00 PM

The Childcare Center Lead Teacher/Assistant Director’s basic function is to provide safe, healthy, and engaging learning environments and interactions for children enrolled in the Early Learning Center and to assist the Director in managing a high-quality childcare center for Salish Kootenai College. The Lead Teacher/Assistant Director will support the development of children through collaboration with families, teachers at the SKC center, and SKC Education Department. The position is subject to random drug testing and a background check and pre-hire drug screen is required upon hire.

Successful candidates will have the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education or Education related field with an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education required
• Three (3) years documented experience as a Lead Teacher in an early childhood setting required
• Two (2) years documented experience in an administrative role in an early childhood setting, supervising adults required
• Five (5) years working with young children
• Knowledge or experience with HighScope Curriculum and Assessment model preferred
• Working knowledge of NAEYC accreditation
• Knowledge of child development
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with state and national childcare regulations and food standards
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications or the ability to become current upon hire
• Ability to work with people of varying backgrounds and ethnic groups and the ability to take direction and work independently

A Doctoral Degree in psychology or closely related field is preferred. Familiarity with Indigenous research methodology and its application in the field of social sciences is preferred.

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Full-time Childcare Aide
Salary Range: DOE
Closing Date: July 30, 2018; 4:00 PM

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Lead Teacher in classroom.
• Supervise children while in centers.
• Assist teacher with learning activities.
• Assist teacher with implementation of HighScope Curriculum and assessment.
• Read to children.
• Play outdoors with children.
• Assist with classroom clean up.
  • Help children pick up items in centers to be put away.
  • Clean and sanitize toys or other play objects.
  • Clean and sanitize shelving, tables, and other classroom objects.
  • Clean water table after each use.
• Assist teacher with learning activity set up.
• Assist with outdoor play equipment.
  • Tricycles, cars, sandbox items ready for play.
• Clean outdoor patio area.
• Check playground for debris and remove all garbage.
• Assist cook in kitchen with set up and clean up as needed.
• Assist in nap room (help children transition to rest time).
• Treat all children with respect.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or be willing to obtain certification upon hire.
• Required immunizations or ability to become current upon hire
• All childcare aides must pass a background check. This position is subject to random drug testing.

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Lead Teacher - Preschool
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
Closing Date: July 30, 2018; 4:00 PM

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote, encourage and guide a classroom environment that is educational, fun, safe and caring by:
  • Giving children support and demonstrating respect
  • Planning and implementing lessons for children with the supervision and collaboration of other teachers at the Childcare Center
  • Organizing a positive and stimulating learning environment
  • Assuming an equal share of Center housekeeping responsibilities
  • Ensuring that children are supervised at all times indoors and outdoors
  • Completing all needed paperwork, including lesson plans and observations of children
  • Complying with universal precautions in dealing with cleaning, sanitation, disinfecting, handwashing, use of disposable gloves and disposal of infectious wastes
  • Utilizing positive guidance techniques to teach children while guiding their behavior

• Function as a contributing member of the Child Care Center’s team by interacting with and supporting the program’s philosophy and policies through:
  • Attendance at all staff meetings, recommended trainings and conferences
  • Maintaining confidentiality regarding children, parents, families and co-workers
  • Reporting and discussing incidents and issues with the director in a timely manner
  • Complying with all standards in operating the Childcare Center including the SKC Mission Statement, Childcare Mission Statement, and the NAEYC code of Ethical Conduct
  • Assume the duties of the Director in cases of absence of Director to maintain order at the Center
  • Develop Classroom Portfolio in accordance with the NAEYC Accreditation Standards
  • Use the Ages and Stages assessment tool with children and parents
  • Participate in all child screenings, including the DIAL-4 Developmental Screening
  • Implement the HighScope curriculum in the classroom
  • Greeting parents and other visitors
  • Participating in special events and meetings for parents and children
  • Supervision of volunteers, parent exchange volunteers, work study students, and childcare aides
  • Planning and implementation of parent participation activities
  • Assist the team in preparing a monthly Center newsletter
  • Assist the Director in explaining the program to visitors
  • Assist the Director in ensuring the coordination of all classroom activities, staff, and student relations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
• Minimum three (3) years documented experience as the lead classroom teacher in an early childhood setting birth to age 5 preferred.
• Knowledge or experience with HighScope Curriculum and Assessment model preferred
• Knowledge of child development
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or willing to obtain certification upon hire.
• Current on required immunizations or ability to become current upon hire
• Ability to work with people of varying backgrounds and ethnic groups
• Ability to take direction and work independently

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Foundation Development Director
Salary Range: $40,000 - $45,000 DOE
Closing Date: Monday, August 20, 2018; 4:00 PM

General Statement of Duties

The Development Director for the Salish Kootenai College Foundation assists the Executive Director in all aspects of coordinated development, engagement, and fundraising initiatives. This includes development of resources necessary to support established fundraising priorities for the cultivation and solicitation of donors. The Development Director will primarily focus on the cultivation and solicitation of major and principal gift donors.

Qualifications

A Bachelor Degree in business or related field is preferred with at least 5 years work experience in development and fundraising. In lieu of a degree, consideration will be given to at least 7 years of professional experience working with non-profit boards, strategic planning, program development and management. Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the development field. Must demonstrate competent critical thinking and communication skills. Must be proficient in public speaking. Must have the ability to work effectively with other people in a fast-paced setting as well as independently. Travel is required for donor development and solicitation. General knowledge of “The Raisers Edge” software is preferred. Must operate office machines, demonstrate advanced computer skills and use of online resources. Requires energetic, self-directed, team-building, and professional work habits.

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Social Work Instructor
Salary Range: $39,000 - $45,000
Closing Date: Monday, August 13, 2018; 4:00 PM

The primary responsibilities of this position are to design and instruct college-level courses in the field of social work, including but not limited to social work practice, social welfare policy, human behavior, and ethics and to assist in the process of maintaining a fully accredited program.

The social work instructor collaborates with administration, faculty, and staff to meet the needs of the college, the department and the students. In summary, this includes coordination of departmental activities; maintenance of departmental records; development of course content, syllabi, and assessment instruments, teaching, student advising, and mentoring; preparation of schedules, catalog sections, and assessment reports; support activities and committees for the college; and other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. MSW degree from an accredited college or university
2. Two years of post-MSW field experience serving vulnerable populations.
3. Experience working with Native American populations.
4. Proficient in PowerPoint and MS Office applications.
5. Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills.
6. Ability to work professionally and cooperatively with faculty, staff and both internal and external stakeholders.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience and/or skill teaching at the undergraduate level; knowledge of academic/student affairs
2. Experience in student advising and mentoring
3. Ability to use and teach students to use various technologies.
4. Knowledge of CSWE accreditation process, including monitoring and evaluating program outcomes.

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Nursing Instructor
Salary Range: $47,000 - $49,000
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

The role of the faculty is to facilitate individual and group opportunities of learning that allow students to meet the educational outcomes of the Associate of Science Nursing Program (ASN).  To achieve these outcomes, faculty and students form a partnership in an atmosphere of care and mutual respect.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching
Plan, prepare, and organize a variety of culturally relevant teaching/learning strategies and instructional material for lecture, clinical, and laboratory. Plan and supervise classroom and clinical experiences for students. Evaluate students’ performance in the classroom and clinical area on a systematic basis. Prepare and maintain student records related to classroom and learning activities. Maintain scheduled office hours and availability to assist students with learning difficulties. Complete assessment and evaluation tools as requested. Serve as a writing mentor for all students. Lead faculty for nursing courses are responsible for: completing the syllabus according to department and college guidelines, course calendar, posting final grades to JICS, posting all course documents to Ululim, exam preparation (including Kaplan), administration, and evaluation.

Clinical Instruction
Maintain ongoing and collaborative work relationships with nursing faculty members, clinical staff, clinical facilities, students, and close communication with the Clinical Coordinator. Make student clinical assignments that are appropriate to the student’s skill level and meet the requirements of the clinical facility. Effectively communicate facility policy and procedures to students. Ensure safety of patients assigned to students and safety of students at all times. Maintain records of student clinical skill achievement.  Support student learning throughout the clinical learning experience by maintaining open and professional communication with students and clinical staff. Review and respond to all student journal submissions. Plan and conduct post-conference sessions with student clinical groups that support and reinforce learning. Complete assessment and evaluation tools as requested. Clinical instructors will meet regularly with masters prepared faculty member to debrief and collaborate on student progress.

Minimum Qualification

The applicant shall hold at least a master’s degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program. The applicant should have experience in Pediatrics and/or OB/Maternal Child nursing within the past three years. The applicant shall be licensed as registered nurse in Montana.  Work experience in nursing education is preferred. Proficiency with a Learning Management System (LMS) is preferred. Recent clinical work experience is required.  The faculty position will include didactic and clinical instructor duties with ASN students in area hospitals and community agencies.

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Custodial Services Team Leader
Salary Range: $11.28 per hour
Closing Date: Monday, August 20, 2018, 4:00 PM

The Team Leader is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working environment for all staff/faculty. This position will work under a Team System of cleaning all buildings on SKC campus leading and developing individual teams. This position will oversee and serve as a leadership position within the team. This is a testing designated position requiring pre-hire and random drug/alcohol testing.

Successful candidates will have the following:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Current driver’s license
• Three years of supervisory experience
• Ability to work as a team player
• Possess good work ethics in being a leader
• Attend trainings and workshops as required.
• Ability to work full regular scheduled shift and occasional flexible hours.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Part-time Security Officer
Salary Range: $10.97 - $12.21 per hour
Closing Date: Monday, August 20, 2018, 4:00 PM

Salish Kootenai College seeks applicants for Part-Time Security Officer. Campus Security routinely checks campus buildings and property with emphasis on windows, doors, and building alarm systems and checking for fire, safety and security problems. While on patrol, security will approach and identify any/all individuals and/or vehicles within campus boundaries with an emphasis on the SKC Dormitory and SKC Housing. On occasion, a Security Officer must call Tribal Police or Lake County Sheriff’s Department for assistance if a situation arises. Campus Security is a 24/7/365 service with rotating shifts that include holidays and weekends. The officer must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a regular basis. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring pre-hire and random drug/alcohol testing.

Successful candidates will have a high school diploma or G.E.D.; a valid Montana State driver’s license; Must not have any felony or misdemeanor convictions (including traffic violations) in last five years or any pending felony or misdemeanor charges; Position can be physically demanding and officers must be able to perform foot patrol in all types of weather; Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills; be detail oriented and punctual; Must understand the importance of confidentiality and follow policies of SKC. Must be willing to get First Aid/CPR/AED card with preference to First Responder training/certification and have previous work experience in Security and enforcing security regulations, codes and standards. Candidates must be able to pass a background check

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Salish Instructional Specialist - (9 Month; Part-time 20 hrs/week)
Salary Range: $29.75 per hour
Closing Date: Monday, August 20, 2018, 4:00 PM

Salish Instructional Specialist for the Intensive Salish Language (SLI) Program The Salish Language Educator Development (SLED), a new teacher development program for Salish Language teachers will contain two components. The first component of the program is the Intensive Salish Language (ISL) program, which provides the time and support necessary for SLED candidates to become speakers of the Salish language and obtain their Class 7 Certifications.

Implementation of the two-pronged approach requires expertise in unique instructional strategies designed to support language learning. The individual to be hired will be an instructional specialist first and foremost, with the strongest language fluency possible as this person will collaborate and ensure appropriate instructional strategies are shared between both the NLTE and ISL components of the SLED program. The Salish Instructional Specialist may team teach with the Salish Language Instructor during the Best Practices in Salish Methods lab. S/he will be building his or her own fluency while modeling and supporting best practices in language learning.

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Salish Language Educator Development (SLED) Project Coordinator (12-Month; Part-time 20hrs/week)
Salary Range: $29.75 per hour
Closing Date: Monday, August 20, 2018, 4:00 PM

The Salish Language Educator Development (SLED program) a new teacher development program for Salish Language teachers, will contain two components. The first component of the program is the Intensive Salish Language (ISL) program, which provides the time and support necessary for SLED candidates to become speakers of the Salish language and obtain their Class 7 Certifications. The second component of the program is the Native Language Teacher Educator (NLTE) Program.

The Salish Language Educator Development Project Coordinator will assist the Project Director in the ongoing development, implementation, and delivery of the SLED program, based on data and milestones, especially the NLTE component. S/he will assist with the appropriate paperwork necessary for the oversight of personnel, determining qualified staff, adjunct instructors, contractors, and work with the appropriate entities at Salish Kootenai College, including the Grants Manager, oversight of federal funding and to support the overall design, implementation, evaluation, revision, and success of the program. The Coordinator will be responsible for assisting with student recruitment, enrollment, advising, support, and graduation needs. Instructional duties will likely be included for courses built into the NLTE component of the program. The Project Coordinator may also be responsible for unforeseen duties that apply to the successful completion of his/her job.

Minimum Qualifications

The SLED Project Coordinator will be required to hold a minimum of a master’s degree in education. Applicants who hold a certification or specialization in bilingual education, who have experience teaching and utilizing bilingual education pedagogies, who have experience in project/program oversight, and/or who have a background in Salish language and/or history and culture will be preferred. The successful applicant will be required to collaborate with the SLED Project Director and all others involved in the development and implementation of the two-pronged program.

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: System Administrator - IT Department
Salary Range: $50,000 - $54,000
Closing Date: Monday, September 4, 2018, 4:00 PM

This position is responsible for system administration duties on a number of servers that IT Services manages. This includes but is not limited to servers used for email, academic department servers, managed print systems, one card systems, and servers providing web services such as ftp, ssh, web, web application development. This position is also responsible for manage of a VMware vSphere ESX installation on a Cisco UNC system with an ESX storage system.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Reading various daily server logs
• Monitoring daily backups
• Create and maintain WordPress websites
• Create, update, and modify network server configurations
• Create, update, and modify web server directory structures and configurations
• Apply patches and updates to server operating systems and software providing network services.
• Create and maintain user accounts including student accounts

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires a high degree of organizational skills, oral and written communication skills, and management skills. This position requires extensive knowledge of multiple server operating systems including but not limited to:

• System Administrative Knowledge of Windows Server (all current versions)
• System Administrative Knowledge of DHCP, Active Directory, and DNS.
• System Administrative Knowledge of Linux
• System Administrative Experience with Apache, IIS, and WordPress
• System Administrative Experience with Cisco UNC
• System Administrative Experience with VMware vSphere
• System Administrative Experience with EMC storage system or similar storage system.
• The position requires at least a Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years of experience managing server and websites.

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Pre K - 8 Induction Faculty Mentor
Salary Range: $40,000 - $46,000 DOE
Closing Date: Monday, September 10, 2018, 4:00 PM

The overall purpose of this position is to support Early Childhood and Elementary teacher candidates by creating a bridge that spans the junior and senior years of their preparation programs, their placement/employment in the field and their first two years as professional educators. This involves coaching, modeling, and supporting graduates as they become established in their careers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities:

• Connect SKC candidates with mentors in area schools supporting goodness of fit student teaching placements.
• Create relationships with administrators and teachers to encourage highly skilled mentor teachers to provide positive support for their student teachers and to attend all field experiences for SKC candidates.
• Provide exemplary support of the candidates during their student teaching experiences resulting in enhancing their success and promote professionalism leading to employment opportunities.
• Teach research methods, guide and promote action research during student teaching, and leverage successful candidates’ research projects with the capacity to inform their instruction.
• Leverage these relationships to match graduates with future employment opportunities to optimize their success.
• Provide a multifaceted and individualized system of support for graduates having the capability to promote ongoing professional development during their first two years of teaching, retention, growth, and future leadership.
• Connect SKC graduates along with their new teaching colleagues, to professional development opportunities driven by emerging needs in the schools employing our graduates.

EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Education

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Three years of teaching preK-8 grade students preferably in communities serving AI/AN students and families
• Two years experience teaching or mentoring adults with knowledge of teaching and the methods involved in learning and instruction
• Educational background and practice in STEM education
• Experience and understanding of culturally responsive practices
• Experience embedding Indian Education for All and its Essential Understandings into mainstream curriculum
• Experience and understanding of education standards throughout the STEM fields of study
• Ability to partner with Pre-K-12th grade school leaders and foster positive working relationships with tribal and public schools
• Strong overall organizational skills, detail-oriented, with an ability to plan and manage multiple projects concurrently with minimal supervision
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of the customs and origins of Salish and Kootenai Tribes and the mission and goals of Salish Kootenai College
• Experience in mentoring pre-service educators through field experience, including school based action research