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Date of Availability: 11/01/2025
Date Closing: 10/15/2025
The American Indian Cultural Liaison is a role designed to support the holistic success of American Indian students in the Orono Schools.  Through direct service and support to American Indian students and their families, this role will support high expectations and connectedness to the Orono School Community. This role will also support understanding of American Indian student cultural heritage and positively reinforce the image of American Indian students in alignment with the goals of the American Indian Education Aid program.

Job Summary:

• Provide support and resources to American Indian families and students
• Work directly with American Indian students to support their holistic success
• Support the development of American Indian student cultural heritage and corresponding school district efforts
• Intervene with American Indian students who have a demonstrated need for additional support
• Serve as a liaison between American Indian families, the AIPAC committee, and the district
• Attend AIPAC meetings and support creating solutions and resources that support committee goals and activities
• Plan and enact events for American Indian families and the community in alignment with the AIPAC committee
• Align activities with MDE guidance for the use of American Indian Education Aid
• Communicate with parents, colleagues, students, and administrators

 
Qualifications: 

• Skilled in working with culturally diverse students and families
• Knowledge of American Indian programs, culture, and heritage
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work with students, parents, colleagues, and administration
• Strong organizational, time-management, self-direction, and scheduling skills
• Ability to apply educational technology tools including Google workspace applications
• Confidential and trustworthy
• Demonstrated experience in collaboration and problem-solving
• Valid MN Driver’s License

 
Bargaining Group and Level:  unaffiliated


Compensation:
Rate $30.00-35.00 per hour depending on education, licensure and experience. 15 hours per week.

Application Procedure:
All applicants must apply online at:     http://bit.ly/oronojobs

District Website:  www.oronoschools.org

Contact: 
Dr. Aaron Ruhland, Executive Director of Learning and Accountability
952-449-8329 aaron.ruhland@orono.k12.mn.us  
or
Dr. Scott E. Alger, Executive Director of Human Resources
952-449-8370  scott.alger@orono.k12.mn.us
 

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