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Start Your Online Application Now<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.applitrack.com%2Fshakopee%2FOnlineApp%2FJobPostings%2FView.asp%3FAppliTrackJobId%3D6383&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7Cc43e83cc1557469764c108dde4151a14%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638917501462120716%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=02dik5i44nKybn%2FDPZJcY3ep%2FM%2FY3hULg0KlMFjNGGo%3D&reserved=0> Date of Availability: Immediate Date Closing: Open Until Filled Description: The Shakopee school district has an opening for a Cultural Family Liaison (Somali) (.5FTE) on the Paraeducator contract. 194 days/year. 4 hours/day. Pay & Benefits: Compensation Range: $24.80-28.90 per hour, based on experience. A competitive benefit package is also available and includes the following- * Life Insurance * Long Term Disability * Employee Assistance Program * Paid Time Off-12 sick days, 2 personal days, & 7 paid holidays. * PERA Retirement Plan (Public Employees Retirement Association) - 7.5% district contribution Job Summary: Act as a cultural liaison between the Shakopee Public Schools and families whose home language is Somali. Facilitate successful communication between school staff members and families. Promote positive relationships using cultural awareness and positive communication skills. Assist families to access available educational programs and services. Proactively advocate for ways to increase parental involvement in school activities and promote viable methods to increase communication and understanding between families and schools. Use interpretation and translation skills to ensure that families and staff communicate information necessary for students to be successful in school. Minimum Qualifications: Demonstrates fluent speaking and writing of English and target language. Experience preferred in education, social work or related field. Previous experience with using cultural competency skills is necessary. Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of families, including some evenings as required. Working Conditions: School Environment Application Procedure: You must be a permanent employee of the district to use the internal application. Substitutes are not considered internal applicants and must complete the external application. Apply on-line at http://www.shakopee.k12.mn.us/<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shakopee.k12.mn.us%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7Cc43e83cc1557469764c108dde4151a14%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638917501462152851%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=wyghNYDKxh0QjxaTg%2FzRfPiqGcxG%2B%2F1Yc83fi5nVUfE%3D&reserved=0> under posting 6383. Selection Procedure: Applications will be reviewed immediately. Those selected for an interview will be contacted. Shakopee School District uses the applicant tracking<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.frontlineeducation.com%2Fsolutions%2Frecruiting-hiring%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7Cc43e83cc1557469764c108dde4151a14%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638917501462173119%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=CUXUahRnwskzRB4WxIosTUZdAsRj%2FrCJI21R7RZCCwo%3D&reserved=0> system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online 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.