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Student Living Advisor (SY 24-25)

Department: HS Student Living
Post Date: 03/28/2024
Close Date: Open until filled
Salary: Starts at $24.00/hr.+ depending on education & experience

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have at least 32 post-secondary semester hours in an applicable academic discipline, including fields related to working with children (child development, education, behavioral sciences and cultural studies.
• Five (5) years of experience working with adolescent Native American students. Previous experience working in a residential or academic setting, preferred.
• Knowledge of school and dormitory policies preferred.
• Must possess a valid NM Driver’s License.
• Must complete and successfully pass a complete background investigation, including FBI fingerprint check.
• U.S. Citizenship is required

Description:

The Student Living Advisor (SLA) is to facilitate growth in a social/academic environment.  The SLA will foster a students’ independent living skills, academic skills and social skills in the residential program.  The SLA will establish a trusting and nurturing environment for students. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for the general welfare of an assigned caseload. Take the lead role in establishing an environment which is positive, drug-free, inviting, safe and secure.

• Follows all SFIS Health and Safety guidelines, COVID-safe practices.
• Maintainsthe cleanliness, security,andsafetyofthedormitory.

• Coordinates with other student support programs regarding academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students.
• Coordinates with staff and other programs to plan and implement holistic, tradition/cultural activities (i.e. Evening Program, field trips, etc.)
• Collaborates with Recreation-Prevention Specialist to create and implement monthly activities.
• Assists with the planning and facilitating of the H&W programming.
• Plan and coordinate activities for individual caseload. Conduct evening caseload meetings with students/staff to present pertinent program information and expectations.
• Maintains open-communication with parents regarding individual student situations; i.e., academic grades, program information and expectations concerns.
• Attends staff meetings and all required trainings.
• Records daily NASIS attendance.
• Collaborates with other floor staff to complete the Daily and Weekly Attendance Reports.
• Responsible for providing academic support through collaborating with academic staff, monitoring grades in NASIS and supervising during study hall.
• Maintains close communication with Dean of Students with behavior concerns, represent students at hearings, Family Conference Session (FCS) and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
• Maintains individual student files which include pertinent information to meet the academic, social emotional and behavioral needs of the student.
• Keeps up-to-date and maintain residential documents (i.e. floor logbooks, check-out binders, information sheets, medication logs, etc)
• Transports and supervises students per approval by Student Living Director/Supervisor off campus.
• Enforces the SFIS Student Code by objectively and formally reporting all infractions.
• Upholds Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and SFIS Confidentiality Policies.
• Ensures students are accounted for by completing physical room checks and perimeter checks.
• Ensures that daily structured schedules are followed.
• Enforces Student/Staff Handbook; residential policies and regulations.

To Apply:

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, a current resume, and an up-to-date SFIS job application to the Human Resources Department.

Conditions of Employment: Able to comply with the immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; obtain a successful Criminal History Background Check as per PL 101-647 and 45 CFR 1301; must provide official transcripts; and SFIS Superintendent approval.

Santa Fe Indian School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, disability, handicap, or military status in compliance with federal and state laws. Native American Preference.