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About WestEd
As a community of over 1,400 researchers, practitioners, consultants, and administrative professionals from all backgrounds and life experiences, we are committed to making a qualitative difference in the lives of youth, children, and adults. We conduct and apply research, develop evidence-based solutions, and provide consulting services across the country in both rural and urban communities to improve equitable outcomes for individuals from infancy through adulthood. Serving as trusted partners in the areas of education, health, and justice, our teams enhance capacity within communities and school districts to prioritize impact - asking the right questions, customizing methodologies, developing relevant tools, and implementing best practices specific to a diverse range of stakeholder needs.
WestEd supports individual initiative, excellence, and hard work of all individuals in our hiring and work practices. WestEd complies with all applicable federal and state anti-discrimination laws, as well as OFCCP requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or status as a protected veteran.
SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING THE WORK LOCATION OF THIS POSITION-Although WestEd provides the option of working at one of its facilities for employees, many roles allow employees to choose to work remotely for their own convenience. The decision to allow remote work at the employee's convenience is based on the requirements of the position or project in question. Core Focus Areas:
- Facilitating communication through cross-system collaboration and partnership.
- Project planning (work plan, community engagement), and Community engagement.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitating communication through cross-system collaboration and partnership.
- Project planning (work plan, community engagement) and Community engagement.
- Quarterly meetings with BIE, school staff, volunteers, and counsel (BIE, Plaintiffs).
- Recruit Native language and culture instructors and volunteers.
- Support recruitment of school maintenance workers.
- Support engagement with institutions of higher education to identify resources to enhance the education of HES students.
- Coordination with Tribe regarding public health.
- Gather information from school staff about needed support and communicate to BIE.
- Consult with Tribe to determine the viability of increased internet accessibility.
- Assist the BIE in developing a textbook review committee and support drafting progress reports (six months).
Required Qualifications:
- Direct experience in tribal school leadership, tribal government leadership, and tribal cultural preservation leadership.
Other Skills:
- Proven skill in facilitating positive communication in complex political environments.
- Demonstrated ability to act calmly and swiftly in a crisis - de-escalation skills.
Hourly Rate: $79.80
*Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Successful candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. WestEd conducts a criminal background check and education verification for all new hires. Any offers of employment will be contingent on receiving a clear background check in accordance with applicable law.
Hourly:
WestEd is a Drug Free Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. #LI-DNI
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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WestEd
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Feb 25, 2025