Summary

Student Support (Non-Certified) | Cultural Liaison | Various Buildings

Description

Effective immediately, South Saint Paul Public School will accept on-line applications for the position of Cultural Liaison at our Secondary Building and Lincoln Elementary for the 2023-2024 school year. This position works 7.5 hours per day; 183 days. Rate of pay is $29.29 per hour; Independent-Student Support Non-Certified.

Job Summary: 
Serve as a liaison between families and the schools to help sustain a trusting and supportive relationship, develop healthy and positive family attitudes toward academic success, and attendance at school. Assist parents by responding to the needs of students and their families, providing information about locating resources and developing the skills necessary to advocate for their individual, family, and cultural needs within the school and community.
 
Duties:

  • Translate and interpret (orally and written) school and district documents, including family communication such as handbooks, newsletters, calendars, Individual Education Plans-IEPs, 504s, health plans, etc.
  • Interpret (verbal) for meetings, testing and teaching.
  • Coordinate interpretations services for back-to-school events and family conferences.  
  • Provide assistance to families and students as they enroll and participate in school including enrollment paperwork and checklists, food service applications, transportation, on-line support, and health concerns. 
  • Provide home/site visits to better assess and understand the needs of each family.
  • Facilitate communication between students, parents, and school staff to develop healthy, positive family attitudes toward academic success, attendance at school, and student academic development.
  • Encourage parents to attend and be active in meetings and events.  
  • Support parents in developing self-advocacy skills to voice their concerns, needs, strengths, opinions, and priorities.  
  • Develop relationships and work cooperatively as a team member with all school staff to support students’ academic performance, achievement, attendance and/or behavior.  
  • Seek solutions to attendance roadblocks in conjunction with Building Principal. 
  • Advocate for educational equity for all students and families.  
  • Work with principals and leadership teams to analyze school data, and to develop action plans to ensure educational equity for all students. 
  • Work with principals and leadership teams to develop a positive building climate that leads to educational equity. 
  • Assist in bridging connections between parents, schools, and other community agencies to provide appropriate services for students and families.  
  • Attend monthly community resource information meetings regarding resources available in the community. 
  • Other duties as assigned.

 
Technical:

  • Preference for bilingual reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Language skills will be assessed.
  • Ability to work flexible hours throughout the school year, including evenings.
  • Experience and skill in using technology and online apps.
  • Demonstrated prompt, regular, and reliable attendance. 

 
Interpersonal:

  • Demonstrate collaboration and relationship building skills.
  • Excellent technology skills
  • Commitment to working effectively with culturally, economically, and socially diverse students and families.
  • Excellent communication skills verbally, orally and written.
  • Ability to understand and follow data privacy rules and regulations related to students and families.

 
Minimum Qualifications:

  • Minimum of an AA degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred. 
  • A valid driver’s license and dependable transportation is required. 
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Translator/Interpreter certification preferred. 

 
Physical Requirements:
 Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Vision abilities required include close vision.
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