Cultural Family Advocate

Cultural Family Advocate

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, 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.