Cultural Liaison​/Equity Specialist

Cultural Liaison/Equity Specialist

Location:

Early Learning at Washburn

Hours:

8 Hours/Day, 180 days per year/stretch calendar Salary:
Starting rate $33.91 per hour
* Based on experience and education

Education:

Two years post-secondary education 5 years experience B.A. Degree preferred Responsibilities:
Experience working with early childhood students and families Must be culturally competent Must be fluent in English and Somali (both written and verbal) Must have experience with conflict resolution, restorative justice, mentoring and supporting student needs Must have experience with special education terminology Must be professional and possess a flexible attitude to build and sustain lasting relationships with families and students Working with large, diverse population Ensuring appropriate communication with the school community Assist families, students, and staff in creating a diverse and successful community Ensure positive family partnership Provide a positive learning environment for all students and families Benefits:
Bloomington Public Schools offers a variety of benefits to help take care of employees' health and well-being. These benefits include:
Health & Dental Insurance:
Employees can choose from health and dental plans to help cover medical and dental needs for themselves and their families. Employee only coverage for Health insurance is $0 per paycheck. The District also contributes to an HSA account to help cover medical expenses. Life Insurance and Disability Insurance:
Employees get free life insurance, which provides money to their family if something happens to them while employed with the district. Additionally, your spouse and dependent children to age twenty-six are also covered. There is also LTD insurance to help if they can't work due to illness or injury for an extended period of time. Retirement & Pension Savings:
Employees can save money for their future through a retirement plan or pension. The district helps by contributing money towards their savings through match, and through contributions to the State retirement plan. Paid Time Off:
Employees accrue time off for things like Earned Personal Leave or sick days. Employee Support:
There is also help for employees with life events through a free Employee Assistance Program. This program covers many things, including mental health, financial health, aging parent resources, young family resources.