Cultural Family Advocate

Cultural Family Advocate, 10‑month calendar

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

• Help diverse students understand and navigate the school system to achieve academic success, focusing 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.
• Provide restorative support in various 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 the 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 the district informed of community concerns.
• Willingness to assist with document translations and interpretation, if applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 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 the K‑12 school system.
• Knowledge of issues related to intercultural competency.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including cross‑cultural communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Speaking and writing skills preferred;
  Spanish and/or Arabic preferred.
• Experience developing and presenting professional workshops.
• Associate's degree (preferred) in education, behavioral sciences, social work, or a related field.
• Availability for a 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.

According to contractual agreement.

Equity and Inclusion Coordinator

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, gender identity, 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, Joel Milteer (651‑423‑7859, joel.milteer) is the designated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment‑related inquiries regarding the district's non‑discrimination policies. The Director of Elementary Education, Jeremy Sorenson (651‑423‑7782, jeremy.sorenson) and the Director of Secondary Education, Eric Hansen (651‑423‑7712, eric.hansen) have been designated to respond to student‑related inquiries regarding the district's non‑discrimination policies.

The Director of Special Education, Janet Fimmen (651‑423‑7629, janet.fimmen) has been designated to respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability. The mailing address for all directors is rd Street W, Rosemount, MN 55068. Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

• Asterisked categories are limited to employment‑related discrimination and harassment.