Job Description
Job title: Cultural Liaison
Company: Independent School District
Job description: We strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better school system and better results for all students. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can and we actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of it.
Position: Cultural Liaison
Location: Friendly Hills Middle School
Reports To: Equity Coordinator and Building Principal
Schedule: 8 hours per day, Student Contract days
Pay Rate: $30.00 Position Summary:
Cultural liaisons understand the value of and are committed to effective partnerships between schools, families and communities. They serve as advocates to our Spanish speaking families and students and build trusting relationships that ensure equitable access to school and district services. Cultural Liaisons work in collaboration with a variety of school and district staff members to support and empower students in reaching their social and academic goals.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
Proficiency in English and Spanish
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive and effective relationships with students, families and colleagues
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, including excellent customer service skills with parents, students, staff, administration, and the community
Demonstrated ability to effectively use district technology
Demonstrated ability to work effectively cross-culturally
Ability to motivate and inspire students; takes a student-centered approach
Committed to educational equity
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience working in K-12 educational environment
Prior experience as a Cultural Liaison
Demonstrated ability to show initiative and function as a self-starter
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information
Experience working with students and families
Experience in restorative practices circle keeping
Essential functions of the position may include but are not limited to the following:
Work collaboratively with other cultural liaisons in the district and attend team meetings
Partner with school staff in communicating information regarding attendance, grades, athletics, etc.
Work in coordination with counselors, mental health and other support staff and/or administration to meet students/families needs
Assist school and district staff in deepening their understanding of and responsiveness to Spanish speaking cultures represented in District 197 schools
Assist in supporting student academic success and goals
Partner with teaching staff to help build family connections
Assist in developing and implementing support and outreach strategies for families
Lead Parent Academy seminars/courses
Lead and develop student groups to empower student voice
Other duties as assigned
It is the policy, practice, and commitment of District 197 to provide equal employment opportunities for all people without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
Please contact human resources if you need financial assistance for your pre-employment screening.
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