Cultural Family Advocate

Position Type:
Cultural Family Advocate

Date Posted:
6/9/2026

Location:
Districtwide

Closing Date:
06/17/2026
Description:
Cultural Family Advocate 10 month calendar
8 hours/day (plus 30-minute unpaid lunch)
7:30 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m.

Effective Date of Employment:
Beginning of the 2026-27 school year

Final date to receive applications:
June 17, 2026 - 4:00 p.m.

Application Procedures:
All Candidates:
Apply online trict
196.org as an External Applicant

Position Summary:
Cultural Family Advocate reporting to the Equity and Inclusion Department to serve students and families, and school administration and staff.

Qualifications:

Prior experience working effectively with and understanding the needs of culturally and ethnically diverse populations.

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 intercultural competency.

Excellent oral and written communications skills, including cross cultural communication.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Speaking and writing skills preferred;
Spanish and/or Arabic preferred.

Experience developing and presenting professional workshops.

Associates degree (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.

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 students' full development in the school system.

Help provide restorative support 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 language interpretation tools.

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.

Implement the Check and Connect intervention with fidelity to improve student attendance, engagement, and academic success. Accurately document and track program data to guide intervention strategies and collaborate with school support teams. Training will be provided.

Inform and educate district staff on issues around cultural competency, equity and inclusion.

Provide staff with information on local and state 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.

Our team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission of Educating, developing, and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our core values are student-centered, based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person, and learning with high expectations for all. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of inclusivity, engagement and belonging for all students, and inspires a love of learning for all ages.

Our vision is to provide the experiences that our students, families and employees desire by developing the whole student and honoring diverse needs and cultures; engaging students with opportunities in academics, arts and athletics (Triple A philosophy), and living our mission to prepare students for lifelong success.

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 employers and how likely they would be to recommend them to others.

District 196 has 20 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, and a special education program…