African American Cultural Liaison

Roseville Area Schools•Roseville, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Roseville Area Schools has a vacancy for a cultural liaison to engage with students, staff and families to promote and support student achievement through bridging the gap between the culture at home and the learning environment; promote meaningful communication between home and school; and work with individual or small groups of students to become successful participants in their schools and communities. This is a school-year position working 32.5 hours per week, starting ASAP.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Knowledge and understanding of African-American culture
Knowledge and understanding of African-American culture
Ability to develop good relationships with students, families and staff
Experience working with students in a school setting
Excellent communication skills
Desire to provide assistance and advocacy to culturally diverse learners and their families to promote school success.
Desire to be a part of system change efforts to create more culturally aware schools and community services.

Responsibilities

Bridge information from schools on enrollment paperwork, attendance, school performance issues, school policies and procedures, health notices, conferences, teacher or administrative communications
Participate with families at school conferences and IEP meetings
Act as a communication liaison from parents to school or school to parents including home visits when appropriate.
Communicate with appropriate teachers and other district personnel as necessary on academic matters.
Promote family participation in school conferences and events
Promote student self-advocacy and relationship building
Organize culturally specific clubs and activities