PURPOSE
The JOM Education Counselor provides culturally responsive academic, social-emotional, and
postsecondary support to Alaska Native and Native American students in the Juneau School District through
the Johnson O’Malley Supplemental Native Education Program. The role is focused on building student
success through advocacy, tutoring coordination, family engagement, and connection to community and
school-based resources.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with Alaska Native and Native American students and families.
• Communicate regularly with school staff to advocate for student needs and ensure coordinated support.
• Identify students with academic or personal challenges and connect them with appropriate internal or
external services, with follow-up as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers to develop and support individualized academic or tutoring plans.
• Serve as a positive role model to promote cultural pride and self-confidence in Native youth.
• Guide and encourage students in exploring postsecondary pathways, including college, training, and
employment.
• Monitor student attendance, GPA, test scores, and graduation progress; maintain accurate and up-to-date
documentation.
• Participate in student/parent/teacher meetings and coordinate case management as needed.
• Liaise with local, state, Tribal, and federal agencies to connect students and families with educational,
social, and economic resources.
• Promote student enrichment and cultural engagement through JOM and Youth Engagement
programming and partnerships.
• Maintain a service calendar and track all student, staff, and family contacts using approved data systems.
• Prepare and submit monthly reports and student impact summaries to the Program Coordinator.
• Attend required trainings, meetings, and professional development sessions.
• Meet with the Program Coordinator for at least 1.5 hours per month to complete reports and review
progress.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

NECESSARY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• Working knowledge of educational support systems and community resources in the Juneau area.
• Must be able to work with Juneau School District personnel and the Native community in addressing the
identified needs of Native students
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage students, families, and school staff
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and maintain confidentiality
• Culturally responsive and trauma-informed approach and demonstrated commitment to supporting
Alaska Native students
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel locally between school sites
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and basic data entry systems

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education, experience, skills)

• Two to four years of college experience
• At least four years of experience in education, youth development, or social services.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (education, experience, skills)
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or related field
• Teaching certification or school-based experience

UNUSUAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS
The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting and is generally sedentary, requiring
routine walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items weighing less than 40 lbs. Travel on small aircraft
or ferry may be required.

CONDITIONS OF HIRE:
• All employment at Tlingit & Haida is “at will”. This means that the employee or Tlingit & Haida may
terminate employment at any time and for any reason. Unless specified in writing, no term of
employment is expressed or implied for this position.
• Tlingit & Haida is a no tolerance workplace. All regular employees may be required to pass a pre employment and subsequent random drug and alcohol screening to be eligible for and maintain
employment.
• Tlingit & Haida requires a criminal background check be conducted on all employees. All employment
offers are conditional until federal criminal background check results verify your eligibility to work for
Tlingit & Haida.