Hispanic Family Liaison

WELCOME TO FRIDLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS!
Thank you for your interest in Fridley Public Schools, an International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools district. We are the only school district in Minnesota and one of few in the U.S. that offers the full IB Continuum to students in pre-K to grade 12.  As a world class community of learners, Fridley Public Schools aims to develop internationally minded students. We challenge ourselves, our students, and our community to become caring and knowledgeable life-long learners who inquire and take action to create a better world.
Our mission is to guide students in the development of learning skills to help them reach their full potential.  

The successful candidate will be an individual who firmly believes …

• In the value of diversity and inclusion in enriching the educational experience of all students.
• All students feel valued and have a sense of belonging.
• All learners have the right to a quality education.
• All learners have the ability to learn and attain self-fulfillment.
• All learners need the strategies and tools necessary to strive toward becoming responsible, independent and productive members of society.

Position Overview:
Hispanic Family Liaison –  183 days per year, 8 hours.day  

Essential Job Functions:
The Hispanic Family Liaison collaborates with students, families, and staff to accelerate the academic achievement of Hispanic students and strengthen school to home connections. Establish effective communication between home and school community through outreach.

 

• Engage and facilitate the involvement of Hispanic families in the educational process by working as a communication liaison between parents/guardians and school staff.

• Promote family participation in school conferences and events through phone calls and meetings. 

• Collaborate with Student Support Services to provide resources to support Hispanic students and their families.

• Collaborate with Student Support Services to increase positive learning behaviors that set a foundation for student achievement.

• Participate in student support meetings for Hispanic students and families.

• Provide written and oral language translations, of a brief nature, as needed to facilitate student, family, and school communication. 

• Educate and inform the school community regarding Hispanic student and family support. 

• Collaborate with district leadership, school staff, families, and other stakeholders to support the academic success and social-emotional well-being of Hispanic students.

• Other duties as assigned.

*  Most work hours are during the school day following the school calendar with occasional evenings for parent/teacher conferences and outreach events.

Required Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent minimum. 

2. Fluent in Spanish and English with strong reading, writing, and speaking skills.

3. Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

4. Experience working with Hispanic students and families in the United States. 

5. Commitment to equity and inclusion in education.

Preferred Qualifications:

1.  Bachelor’s degree preferred.

2. Experience working with Hispanic students and families in the United States. 

 
Working Conditions:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employed is regularly required to talk, hear, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach for objects, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, and use hands to grasp and feel.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally being required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds or more.  Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Diversity:
Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), women, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Fridley Public Schools recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting our academic mission.  Fridley Public Schools is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

Application Procedure:  Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/fridley/onlineapp/

Application Materials to: Kelly McConville Principal of Fridley High School