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Start Your Online Application Now<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.applitrack.com%2Fdistrict196%2FOnlineApp%2FJobPostings%2FView.asp%3FAppliTrackJobId%3D19243&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C47766a05fd2f436224f008dc42098ac5%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638457855949578693%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=tCHCL2%2BFlTuajZT8Juu3kYTSsne3Y%2BnL008SZgUs1gY%3D&reserved=0> Date Closing: 03/18/2024 Description: Level 12 - Special Staff 1.0 FTE, 12 month position Effective Date of Employment: ASAP Application Deadlines: March 18, 2024 - 4:00 p.m. Application Procedures: All Candidates: Apply on-line as an EXTERNAL applicant 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%7C47766a05fd2f436224f008dc42098ac5%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638457855949588903%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=eakjh7m1LWgDaxAnstUDDwh7SRQ5R4aZpyPa1j3XyX8%3D&reserved=0> Position Summary: The Equity and Inclusion Specialist provides leadership and assists the Equity and Inclusion department with planning, family engagement, and coordinating professional development to increase student achievement and engagement. Duties will be in addition to the typical Cultural Family Advocate (CFA) responsibilities. This includes creating and implementing programming, and building and maintaining stakeholder relationships. Qualifications: 1. Demonstrated leadership with successful outcomes for students and families 2. Prior success working with culturally and ethnically diverse students and their families in an educational setting 3. Knowledge of K-12 public school system and pathways to post-secondary education 4. Experience working effectively with and understanding the needs of culturally and ethnically diverse populations 5. Knowledge of issues related to cultural integration and intercultural competency 6. Proven success with creative solutions that include cultural sensitivity and cultural competency 7. Excellent oral and written communications skills, including cross cultural communication 8. Strong interpersonal skills and social-emotional learning skills, with the ability to build relationships and work with individuals, teams, and large groups of people 9. Multilingual skills preferred 10. Experience developing, presenting and facilitating professional workshops 11. Bachelor&#8217;s degree in education, behavioral sciences, social work, or related field required 12. Available for flexible work schedule, including some evenings and weekends 13. Must have reliable transportation to travel between sites as necessary 14. Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred. Responsibilities: 1. Partner with school and district administration and CFA staff to help diverse students and families understand and navigate the school system to achieve academic success 2. Collaborate with school staff to implement programs and appropriate activities that enhance student academic achievement and support students' full development in the school system 3. Provide support for district-wide equity initiatives 4. Develop and coordinate district-wide CFA schedule with Equity and Inclusion Coordinator 5. Provide on-going communication with K-12 administrators regarding CFA role 6. Partner with Coordinator to provide coaching and problem solving to CFA staff 7. Assist and support the CFA staff in developing student leadership groups. 8. Assist and support students with cultural adjustment and with academic and social-emotional-learning (SEL) needs 9. Act as a communication liaison between parents and schools through the use of email, phone calls, and home visits 10. Collaborate with schools to develop, implement, and evaluate family engagement activities 11. Facilitate family participation in conferences and other school and district activities 12. Provide support in a variety of situations that may arise due to cultural differences, and refer to professional staff when appropriate 13. Create presentations, inform and educate District 196 staff on issues related to cultural competency, equity and inclusion 14. Attend all Staff and Professional Development Meetings 15. Provide staff with information on community resources and the various cultures represented in their schools 16. Represent District 196 in community organizations and functions 17. Assist with the Equity Advisory Council and Community Collaboration Council (CCC) as part of District 196&#8217;s Achievement and Integration Plan Other duties as assigned Responsible To: Director of Equity & Inclusion Compensation: Level 12 - Special Staff $71,944 - 77,964 (2023-24) depending on qualifications Excellent benefits In District 196, the sky&#8217;s the limit for students and employees. That&#8217;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, &#8220;Triple-A&#8221; 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&#8217; list of America&#8217;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 &#8211; shelly.monson@district196.org) is the designated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related inquiries regarding the district&#8217;s non-discrimination policies. The Director of Elementary Education, Jeremy Sorenson (651-423-7782 &#8211; jeremy.sorenson@district196.org) and the Director of Secondary Education, Michael Bolsoni (651-423-7712 &#8211; Michael.Bolsoni@district196.org) have been designated to respond to student-related inquiries regarding the district&#8217;s non-discrimination policies. The Director of Special Education, Janet Fimmen (651-423-7629 &#8211; 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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