Cultural Academic Support Specialist

Company: North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale Schools
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

Position Type: Professional/Bilingual Cultural LiaisonDate Posted: 4/21/2022Location: Tartan High SchoolPosition: Cultural Academic Support Specialist Work Schedule: Approximately 7:45am-4:15pm, Monday-Friday, includes a 30 minute unpaid lunch break Start Date: Fall 2022 Pay: $20.00/Hour Benefits: Single contribution Health, Dental, vision, 403b matching Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree or a combination of education and/or experience to total four years Strong verbal and written communication skills, both formal and informal Ability to work effectively independently and in teams Effective in organization and managing tasks and activities Intercultural competence Ability to travel to sites inside and outside of the district Capability to work a flexible schedule both before and after the school day Knowledge in a variety of technical, computer based software Arrange and prioritize schedules to facilitate or participate in meetings Established, successful experience working with young adults Desired Qualifications Bilingual fluency in Hmong, Spanish, or Somali Familiarity with Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Forms, Google Drive, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word Familiarity with educational structures such as courses, grades, schedules and co-curricular activities Familiarity with navigating college or post-secondary systems Responsibilities: Cultural mentoring using structured dialogue and activities for a case load of approximately 20 [non-special education] middle school or high school students around topics like: identity development, race, mindsets, biases, stereotypes, situational appropriateness, media, differences and more. Academic supervision and mentoring using structured dialogue, modeling and apprenticeship for a case load of approximately 20 [non-special education] middle school or high school students around skills like: organization, self-reflection, grade point average monitoring, attendance, self-advocacy, career pathways, homework completion, access to programs/courses, discipline, participation and more. Strengthen relationships with families and participating students in an attempt to build and bridge access to academic, social and emotional growth opportunities. Strengthen relationships with building leaders and staff in an attempt to build and bridge access to professional development leadership/learning opportunities. Meet regularly with Office of Educational Equity staff to align with district equity goals, provide updates, analyze data and gain access to professional development. Meet regularly with building principal to align building site improvement plan and equity goals, provide updates, analyze data and gain access to professional development. Meet regularly with other Cultural-Academic Support Specialists from across the district to align strategies and outcomes, provide updates, problem solve, analyze data and gain access to professional development. Other related duties as assigned. ISD 622 is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.Email To A FriendPrint Version

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