Summary

Support Staff | District Office/District Wide | Post Date: 11/27/2024 | Available: 01/02/2025 | Closing: Open Until Filled

Description

Lakeville Area Schools (Independent School District No. 194) is a growing and award-winning school district located in the south metropolitan area of Minneapolis/St. Paul Minnesota. The district serves nearly 12,000 students in Lakeville, parts of Burnsville and Elko New Market, and portions of Eureka, Credit River and New Market Township. There are nine elementary schools, three middle schools and two high schools, an Area Learning Center, an online K-12 school, early childhood programming, and lifelong learning opportunities through Lakeville Area Community Education. Our mission is to provide educational opportunities that ensure academic, social, civic and personal readiness for every student.
 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The School Success Liaison is a critical role designed to bridge Lakeville Area Schools and the Somali community(ies). This position will work directly with racially, culturally, linguistic and socio-economically diverse students, and families as well as all school staff to foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment that promotes academic achievement and cultural understanding.

WHAT YOU’LL LIKE ABOUT US:

  • Salary Range: $49,000-$54,000  (prorated based on start date)
  • 185 work days per year. 
  • Comprehensive and affordable benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • 403(b) Plan & matching
  • HRA
  • See ISD194 2024-2025 Employee Benefits Guide at www.isd194.org.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Family Engagement:
  • Build strong relationships with Somali families through regular communication and outreach.
  • Provide culturally responsive support and resources to families and school staff.
  • Help foster positive, trusting parent-teacher and parent-school partnerships.
  • Facilitate communication between parents and school staff through phone calls, emails, and home visits.
  • Organize community events and workshops to support the connection of Somali families and the Lakeville Area School system 
  1. Student Support:
  • Monitor student academic progress and attendance.
  • Collaborate with student services staff (counselors, case managers, assistant principals, etc) to ensure students are getting the support they need to thrive. 
  • Support students in their college and/or career aspirations.
  • Advocate for equitable educational opportunities for all students.
  1. School and Community Partnerships:
  • Collaborate with school staff, community organizations, and other stakeholders to support student success.
  • Identify and address barriers to student achievement.
  • Promote cultural competency and diversity within the school district.
  1. Professional Development:
  • Provide professional development to school staff on cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Collaborate with teachers to develop culturally relevant curriculum and instructional strategies.
  • Share best practices and resources with colleagues and community partners.
  1. Other Duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Associate’s degree required or equivalent work and lived experience 
  2. Proven experience working directly with Somali communities, including recent immigrant families.
  3. Strong understanding of the specific challenges and needs of Somali students and families.
  4. Experience working with elementary, middle and high school students
  5. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and trust with diverse populations, especially within the Somali communities.
  6. Written and verbal bilingual proficiency in Somali and English is highly preferred.
  7. Knowledge of cultural competency, equity, and inclusive practices.
  8. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
  9. Strong organizational and time management skills
  10. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

 TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION:

Apply online at https://isd194.org/employment/

ISD 194 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY

Learn more at www.isd194.org.Â