School/Community Advocate

School/Community AdvocateTo facilitate school/student/parent interaction in such a way as to enhance the learning opportunities of students.Qualifications:High School Diploma or GED.Bachelor's Degree preferred.Bilingual in English and Yup'ik/Cup'ik preferred.At least two years demonstrated successful work experience in education preferred.Ability to establish rapport and communications with students, faculty, administration, and parents.Ability to live and work in a cross-cultural, rural Alaskan environment.Ability to successfully carry out the duties described below.Duties:Provides information to parents about student's progress.Confers with parents regarding home-school problems.Networks with community agencies and organizations that may be of assistance to parents, students, and the school.Attend Advisory School Board (ASB) meetings, if required.Meets with individual students who have problems of an educational, social or emotional nature, upon referral.Cooperates with classroom teachers to determine individual student problems.Coordinates activities with resource person to smooth functioning for the program.Maintains accurate attendance records and submits reports to site administrators.With supervisors approval, transports parents of students to and from appropriate activities.Attends meeting and training sessions as scheduled.Initiates parent involvement activities.Participates in teacher and parent orientation regarding the school program.Promotes understanding among students, teacher, family, and school.Discover the adventure of being a principal in Alaska with the Lower Kuskokwim School District.Are you ready for a unique and rewarding leadership experience? The Lower Kuskokwim School District (LKSD) invites passionate educators to join our vibrant community in the heart of rural Alaska. We are currently seeking candidates for the 2025–2026 school year.LKSD is the largest rural school district in Alaska, serving nearly 4,000 predominantly Yup'ik students across 27 schools. Spanning a landmass the size of West Virginia, our district stretches along the Kuskokwim River and the Bering Sea coast. This is an opportunity to immerse yourself in stunning landscapes, rich cultural traditions, and a deeply meaningful educational mission.Adventure is part of the job—traveling to our communities often involves flying from Anchorage and completing the journey by small plane, snowmobile, or boat. But more importantly, you will play a vital role in delivering bilingual, culturally relevant education that empowers students to succeed.