Long Term Substitute Spanish Speaking Cultural Liaison (Tentative Dates Dec. 2024-Feb.2025)

Burnsville-Eagan-Savage ISD#191, MN

Employer:	Burnsville Eagan Savage School District 191
Category:	Other
Description
Position Type: Unaffiliated/ Cultural Liaison Date Posted: 10/2/2024 Location: Burnsville-Eagan-Savage ISD#191 Burnsville-Eagan-Savage District 191 is a future-forward school district committed to removing barriers and forging unique pathways for learning and enrichment for all students. We create engaging programs, services and opportunities that encourage self discovery and preparedness, inspiring the pursuit of life-long learning and exploration. One91 is a place where staff members are valued and can make an impact. We're looking for candidates with an innovative, creative approach to education that will spark wonder and curiosity in our learners. We want relationship-builders who are dedicated and passionate about making a difference for our students and community. Position Overview: Cultural Liaison Hours/Day: 1.0 FTE Day/Year: Long Term Sub Position Tentative dates Dec. 2024-Feb. 2025 Compensation/benefits: Contract under negotiation The Spanish Speaking Cultural Liaison will work primarily with students at Hidden Valley Elementary and Harriet Bishop Elementary. Primary responsibilities will include: Support student academic achievement and attendance Facilitate and Support Student Groups Attend parent meetings to support connections between home and school Be available to meet with students informally Participate in family outreach and connection to support students Instruct and guide students in cultural activities and events Collaborate with other Cultural Liaisons The successful Cultural Liaison will be an individual who... ... firmly believes: all students can learn and that their learning can be directly influenced by focusing on factors over which we have control that student learning guides practice and decision-making throughout the school and system in shared accountability and responsibility through working interdependently in fostering a commitment among staff and parent communities to create the conditions for equity and excellence resulting in elimination of the achievement gap in a model that promotes professional reflection and continuous improvement ... has demonstrated: personal professional learning and development through a strong understanding of literature related to best practices in the education of bilingual students and family outreach & communication understanding the needs of English Learners and their families experience working with diverse students and families flexibility in schedules coordination of stakeholder meetings including scheduling and facilitation meetings with parent advisory groups experience with planning large events and managing budgets success establishing and maintaining community stakeholders and partnerships with remarkable outcomes success in participating on district and regional committees the ability to effectively manage and lead change, including changing practices, structures in a school system that may perpetuate inequities based on race and class as seen outstanding skills in written and oral communication including contibutions to reports to the State Department of Education, and reporting to the district School Board effective facilitation and personal use of technology as a communication tool to improve student achievement and manage work the ability to manage dialogue effectively, valuing alternative points of view in planning and decision-making that they are a visible community representative courage to do what is best for students Application Process: Our online application system offers the opportunity to upload additional information such as a cover letter, resume, references and transcripts. Paper or e-mail copies of these materials will not be accepted. Interviews will be conducted with candidates that best meet the current needs of the District. Review of materials will start immediately. The position will be filled on an undesignated time-frame when, and not until, the right candidate emerges. Resources: Discover One91 Commitment to Equity The One91 Learning Experience - A Pathways Approach A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. District One91 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

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Long Term Substitute Spanish Speaking Cultural Liaison (Tentative Dates Dec. 2024-Feb.2025)

Burnsville-Eagan-Savage ISD#191, MN

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