Need Cultural Liaison in Minnesota

Job title: Cultural Liaison
Company: Independent School District
Job description: We strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better school system and better results for all students. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can and we actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of it.

Position: Cultural Liaison

Location: Friendly Hills Middle School

Reports To: Equity Coordinator and Building Principal

Schedule: 8 hours per day, Student Contract days

Pay Rate: $30.00 Position Summary:

Cultural liaisons understand the value of and are committed to effective partnerships between schools, families and communities. They serve as advocates to our Spanish speaking families and students and build trusting relationships that ensure equitable access to school and district services. Cultural Liaisons work in collaboration with a variety of school and district staff members to support and empower students in reaching their social and academic goals.
Required Qualifications:

Bachelor?s degree

Proficiency in English and Spanish

Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive and effective relationships with students, families and colleagues

Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, including excellent customer service skills with parents, students, staff, administration, and the community

Demonstrated ability to effectively use district technology

Demonstrated ability to work effectively cross-culturally

Ability to motivate and inspire students; takes a student-centered approach

Committed to educational equity

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience working in K-12 educational environment

Prior experience as a Cultural Liaison

Demonstrated ability to show initiative and function as a self-starter

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information

Experience working with students and families

Experience in restorative practices circle keeping

Essential functions of the position may include but are not limited to the following:

Work collaboratively with other cultural liaisons in the district and attend team meetings

Partner with school staff in communicating information regarding attendance, grades, athletics, etc.

Work in coordination with counselors, mental health and other support staff and/or administration to meet students/families needs

Assist school and district staff in deepening their understanding of and responsiveness to Spanish speaking cultures represented in District 197 schools

Assist in supporting student academic success and goals

Partner with teaching staff to help build family connections

Assist in developing and implementing support and outreach strategies for families

Lead Parent Academy seminars/courses

Lead and develop student groups to empower student voice

Other duties as assigned

It is the policy, practice, and commitment of District 197 to provide equal employment opportunities for all people without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

Please contact human resources if you need financial assistance for your pre-employment screening.

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