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African American and Black Cultural Family Advocate - District 196
Posted on 2024-03-11 3:20:15 PM
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Date Closing: 03/18/2024
Description:
8 hours/day
Cultural Family Advocate–10 month calendar 1.0 FTE
Effective Date of Employment:
ASAP
Application Deadlines:
March 18, 2024 - 4:00 p.m.
Application Procedures:
All Candidates: Apply online at www.district196.org<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.district196.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C366116994d40413b698608dc4208a74f%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638457852152123812%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=CZ67oEe%2BN47VY6gHC79yk2vTGeFHK6xMHJ%2BBK83ayOI%3D&reserved=0> as an External Applicant
Position Summary:
10-month calendar, 1.0 FTE. Cultural Family Advocate reporting to the Equity and Inclusion Department to serve African American/Black students and families, and school administration and staff.
Qualifications:
1. Prior experience working effectively with and understanding the needs of culturally and ethnically diverse populations, having specific experience with African American and Black communities.
2. Working with culturally and ethnically diverse students and their families in an educational setting.
3. Knowledge of K-12 school system.
4. Knowledge of issues related to cultural integration and intercultural competency.
5. Excellent oral and written communications skills, including cross cultural communication.
6. Strong interpersonal skills.
7. Second language speaking and writing skills preferred; additional languages skills are a plus.
8. Experience developing and presenting professional workshops.
9. Associates degree (B.A. preferred) in education, behavioral sciences, social work, or related field.
10. Available for flexible work schedule, including some evenings, weekends, and summer hours by request.
11. Must have reliable transportation to travel between sites as necessary.
12. Prior experience organizing student and family engagement events that result in improved student achievement.
Job Summary:
1. Help diverse students understand and navigate the school system to achieve academic success, with a specific focus on meeting the needs of students and families.
2. Assist and support students with cultural adjustment and social emotional development.
3. Work cooperatively with school staff to support student’s full development in the school system.
4. Help provide lay counseling in a variety of situations and conflicts that may arise due to cultural differences, and refer to professional staff when appropriate.
5. Act as a communication liaison between parents and schools through the use of email, phone calls, and home visits.
6. Facilitate family participation in conferences and other school and district activities. Empower families in their children’s educational experience.
7. Facilitate student groups and coordinate student and parent leadership opportunities.
8. Assist in implementation of programs and appropriate activities or interventions that enhance student academic achievement.
9. Inform and educate district staff on issues around cultural competency, equity and inclusion.
10. Provide staff with information on community resources and the various cultures represented in their schools.
11. Represent the district in community organizations and functions. Keep district informed of community concerns.
12. Willingness to assist with document translations and interpretation, if applicable.
13. Other Duties as Assigned.
Responsible To:
Equity and Inclusion Coordinator
Compensation:
According to contractual agreement.
In District 196, the sky’s the limit for students and employees. That’s because our committed team of employees is dedicated to the mission of educating, developing and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our whole child, “Triple-A” approach provides students and staff opportunities to learn, grow and pursue their infinite possibilities in academics, the arts and athletics.
District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes’ list of America’s Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employer and how likely they would be to recommend their employer to others.
District 196 has 19 elementary schools (grades K-5); six middle schools (grades 6-8); four high schools (grades 9-12); an optional School of Environmental Studies for juniors and seniors; an Area Learning Center high school program; a K-12 special education school for students with special emotional and behavioral needs, and a special education program serving young adults ages 18-22. The district also operates three learning centers that provide early childhood and Adult Basic Education services, and offers extensive community education programs and classes for lifelong learners of all ages.
Equal Opportunity Employer
As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, age or genetic information. District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.
The Director of Human Resources, Shelly Monson (651-423-7859 – shelly.monson@district196.org) is the designated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related inquiries regarding the district’s non-discrimination policies. The Director of Elementary Education, Jeremy Sorenson (651-423-7782 – jeremy.sorenson@district196.org) and the Director of Secondary Education, Michael Bolsoni (651-423-7712 – Michael.Bolsoni@district196.org) have been designated to respond to student-related inquiries regarding the district’s non-discrimination policies. The Director of Special Education, Janet Fimmen (651-423-7629 – janet.fimmen@district196.org) has been designated to respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability. The mailing address for all directors is 3455 153rd Street W, Rosemount, MN 55068. Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the Assistant Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
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Date Closing: 03/18/2024
Description:
8 hours/day
Cultural Family Advocate–10 month calendar 1.0 FTE
Effective Date of Employment:
ASAP
Application Deadlines:
March 18, 2024 - 4:00 p.m.
Application Procedures:
All Candidates: Apply online at www.district196.org as an External Applicant
Position Summary:
10-month calendar, 1.0 FTE. Cultural Family Advocate reporting to the Equity and Inclusion Department to serve African American/Black students and families, and school administration and staff.
Qualifications:
- Prior experience working effectively with and understanding the needs of culturally and ethnically diverse populations, having specific experience with African American and Black communities.
- Working with culturally and ethnically diverse students and their families in an educational setting.
- Knowledge of K-12 school system.
- Knowledge of issues related to cultural integration and intercultural competency.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills, including cross cultural communication.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Second language speaking and writing skills preferred; additional languages skills are a plus.
- Experience developing and presenting professional workshops.
- Associates degree (B.A. preferred) in education, behavioral sciences, social work, or related field.
- Available for flexible work schedule, including some evenings, weekends, and summer hours by request.
- Must have reliable transportation to travel between sites as necessary.
- Prior experience organizing student and family engagement events that result in improved student achievement.
Job Summary:
- Help diverse students understand and navigate the school system to achieve academic success, with a specific focus on meeting the needs of students and families.
- Assist and support students with cultural adjustment and social emotional development.
- Work cooperatively with school staff to support student’s full development in the school system.
- Help provide lay counseling in a variety of situations and conflicts that may arise due to cultural differences, and refer to professional staff when appropriate.
- Act as a communication liaison between parents and schools through the use of email, phone calls, and home visits.
- Facilitate family participation in conferences and other school and district activities. Empower families in their children’s educational experience.
- Facilitate student groups and coordinate student and parent leadership opportunities.
- Assist in implementation of programs and appropriate activities or interventions that enhance student academic achievement.
- Inform and educate district staff on issues around cultural competency, equity and inclusion.
- Provide staff with information on community resources and the various cultures represented in their schools.
- Represent the district in community organizations and functions. Keep district informed of community concerns.
- Willingness to assist with document translations and interpretation, if applicable.
- Other Duties as Assigned.
Responsible To:
Equity and Inclusion Coordinator
Compensation:
According to contractual agreement.
In District 196, the sky’s the limit for students and employees. That’s because our committed team of employees is dedicated to the mission of educating, developing and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our whole child, “Triple-A” approach provides students and staff opportunities to learn, grow and pursue their infinite possibilities in academics, the arts and athletics.
District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes’ list of America’s Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employer and how likely they would be to recommend their employer to others.
District 196 has 19 elementary schools (grades K-5); six middle schools (grades 6-8); four high schools (grades 9-12); an optional School of Environmental Studies for juniors and seniors; an Area Learning Center high school program; a K-12 special education school for students with special emotional and behavioral needs, and a special education program serving young adults ages 18-22. The district also operates three learning centers that provide early childhood and Adult Basic Education services, and offers extensive community education programs and classes for lifelong learners of all ages.
Equal Opportunity Employer
As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, age or genetic information. District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.
The Director of Human Resources, Shelly Monson (651-423-7859 – shelly.monson@district196.org) is the designated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related inquiries regarding the district’s non-discrimination policies. The Director of Elementary Education, Jeremy Sorenson (651-423-7782 – jeremy.sorenson@district196.org) and the Director of Secondary Education, Michael Bolsoni (651-423-7712 – Michael.Bolsoni@district196.org) have been designated to respond to student-related inquiries regarding the district’s non-discrimination policies. The Director of Special Education, Janet Fimmen (651-423-7629 – janet.fimmen@district196.org) has been designated to respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability. The mailing address for all directors is 3455 153rd Street W, Rosemount, MN 55068. Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the Assistant Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
This email may contain information that is confidential or attorney-client privileged and may constitute inside information. The contents of this email are intended only for the recipient(s) listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are directed not to read, disclose, distribute or otherwise use this transmission. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the transmission. Delivery of this message is not intended to waive any applicable privileges.