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Date Closing: Open Until Filled

This position is a 205 day per year 8 hours per day position.
Salary: $53,408.65 (prorated to the start date)

POSITION SUMMARY:
The American Indian Education Student and Family Advocate plays a vital role in connecting Lakeville Area Schools with the American Indian community. This position supports American Indian students and their families by providing guidance and advocacy as they navigate their educational journey within the district. The focus is on enhancing academic engagement while fostering cultural connections and learning opportunities.  This position will also collaborate with staff to help create a supportive, inclusive learning environment that promotes both academic success and cultural understanding. This role is guided by the American Indian Education Coordinator, the American Indian Education Plan, and the American Indian Parent Advisory Committee.

*The term “American Indian” is used per language determined by the Minnesota Department of Education and Minnesota Indigenous Education for All and Minnesota Department of American Indian Education.
 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate''s degree required or equivalent work and lived experience.
• Proven experience working directly with American Indian communities; preferably the Dakota and/or Ojibwe peoples.
• Strong understanding of the specific challenges and needs of American Indian students and families.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and trust with diverse populations especially within the American Indian communities.
• Knowledge of cultural competency, equity, and inclusive practices.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and trust with diverse populations, especially within the      American Indian communities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Must have reliable transportation.

WHAT YOU WILL LIKE ABOUT US:
Student focused; community connected.

Lakeville Area Schools (Independent School Disrict No. 194) is an award-winning school system and the twelfth largest school district in Minnesota serving approximately 12,000 students in Lakeville, parts of Burnsville and Elko New Market, and portions of Eureka, Credit River, and New Market Townships. There are nine elementary schools, three middle schools and two high schools, an area learning center, an online K-12 school, Early Childhood programming, and lifelong learning opportunities through Community Education.

Our vision is to inspire a passion for learning in every student with our mission to strive to ensure success for every student personally, socially, academically and civically. We are committed to establishing a school community that values diversity, equity, and inclusivity for all students, staff and families where every person feels welcomed, valued and respected.
As an employee of Lakeville Area Schools, you will have access to high-quality and affordable health insurance plans, along with a range of additional benefits designed to support the well-being of you and your family.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Employees are eligible for benefits on Day One of employment.
  • All employees working a 0.75 FTE or 30 hours per week or more are offered full-time benefits including low-cost medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, and legal insurance plans.
  • Teachers are offered health and dental benefits at a 0.50 FTE or more.
  • All staff working 20 to 29.99 hours per week are offered part-time voluntary benefits including low-cost vision and legal insurance.
  • Health benefits include:
    • added networks that give employees access to many medical services at ZERO COST
    • free virtual healthcare services that offer access to doctors and licensed therapists 24/7
    • free diabetes care and heart health prevention programs
    • provider choice with the largest PPO network available
    • wellness rewards program
  • Dental plans include orthodontic care for adults and children.
• 403(b) retirement investment account offerings to help you save for the future with employer matching offered under many  collective bargaining agreements. 
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (for more information, visit PERA  for non-instructional positions and TRA for instructional/licensed positions).
• Staff over 30 hours per week are offered employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death (offered to teachers at 0.50 FTE or more).
• Staff over 30 hours per week are offered Long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury (offered to teachers at 0.50 FTE or more).
• Tax-free flex spending accounts for health, dental, orthodontic, vision, and dependent care.
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• Everyday life can be stressful and can affect your health, well-being, and performance. Under our EAP, employees and their famiies can receive no-cost, confidential information help for a wide variety of needs and concerns: anxiety, childcare, eldercare family conflict, parenting concerns, alcohol or drug addictions, stress management, and more.
• Virtual Fitness Services: easily accessible, effective and affordable way to reach your fitness goals any time, anywhere for better health and well-being.

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program. Some positions may qualify for the Public Services Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov.

 

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility vary based on type of employment, funding availability, and collective bargaining agreement with Lakeville Area Schools. Employment information can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document located on our website.

 FULL BENEFIT GUIDEBOOK
 

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS:
There are several collective bargaining agreements at Lakeville Area Schools. Check them out on our website under "Collective Bargaining Agreements"

 
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities and supports workforce diversity
 

Internal and External applicants apply online https://phl.applitrack.com/isd194/onlineapp/

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