Work Year: 10 Month Calendar
Bargaining Unit: OSEA
FLSA Status: Non Exempt
Salary: Range K
JOB TITLE: Culturally Responsive Liaisons
FTE: .5 (4 hours)
START DATE: As soon as possible after hire
REPORTS TO: Director of Equity & Inclusion
GENERAL DUTIES SUMMARY:
Culturally Responsive Liaisons will work as part of the Equity Department as a District representative to build relationships with local and community-specific partners to connect culturally relevant engagement opportunities and activities for student and family affinity and alliance groups. Culturally Responsive Liaisons will have varying responsibilities aligned to level they are supporting (Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High)
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This role does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
All Culturally Responsive Liaisons
Develop and maintain relationships with our broader and local culturally-specific partners (community based organizations, partners across Equity Pillars staff, students, families, community members/partners).
Support Culturally Responsive Coordinators and Social Services Manager in the development of a network of supports for families and students that are culturally relevant and responsive to the needs of our historically underserved and underrepresented students and families.
Serve as a part of a district level Restorative Support Team in partnership with Student Services
Support family partnership advocates and equity leadership teams including, but not limited to: home visits, family nights, community events, listening sessions, and information nights
Support schools in listening and feedback sessions that are culturally relevant.
Support Family Partnership Advocates with culturally relevant family and community events.
Serve as part of the district’s ethnography team to gain insight into current school systems and family systems to build dual capacity for partnership.
Provide culturally-responsive, high-quality information and referral in multiple languages to community members seeking resources, TTSD school staff, and community partners internal and external to TTSD
Support Equity leadership teams with Equity Budget Proposals for Equity initiatives
Support extra-curricular activities developed by affinity and alliance groups
Support Family Pillar Meetings, Basic Needs Meetings, Building Equity Coordinator Meetings, and District Equity Leadership meetings as needed.
Attend and support district and school level community nights as needed.
Work in partnership with Family Resource Center to provide services as needed
Provide culturally-responsive, high-quality information and referral in multiple languages to community members seeking resources, TTSD school staff, and community partners
Provide resource support and coordination to Family Partnership Advocates, Culturally Responsive Liaisons, and Culturally Responsive Coordinators within Equity infrastructure regarding basic needs.
Complete assignments from Culturally Responsive Coordinators, Director of Equity, District Equity Coordinators, or Equity Department as needed that are level specific.
This list is not exhaustive; and Culturally Responsive Liaisons will perform duties as assigned
Support community grant activities aligned to student success act plans (ODE: Student Success Act)
Early Learning and PreK
Serve as the coordinator of Pregnant and Parenting Student Services Program
Oversees early learning program supports including:
Ensure families of children 0-6 residing within school district boundaries are knowledgeable about available Early Childhood Family Resources
Outreach and referrals for Early Learning programs and TTSD PreK, Head Start, Juntos Aprendemos, and other PreK programs for eligible students.
Making orders through Northwest Children’s Outreach (NCO) and securing clothing/baby items for children 0-5 yrs. old. Pick-up and drop-off of items to families and/or FPAs.
Support families in application process to PreK programs
Connecting families with Community Partners (i.e. Early Intervention, Help Me Grow, Early Connections)
Completing Washington County Quarterly Reports; Attending Washington County PreK Collaborative
Elementary
Lead/Support/Coordinate Enrichment Activities that are culturally and community responsive with elementary students and families
Support FPAs at PreK and Elementary levels on an as needed basis, including virtual and in person support
Support student leadership skills through student and family affinity spaces or engagement opportunities
Secondary Levels
Lead/Support/Coordinate Enrichment Activities that are culturally and community responsive with secondary students and families
Connect with local businesses, organizations, colleges and universities with affinity and alliance groups to TTSD’s affinity and alliance groups.
Support Equity Leadership Teams at middle school and high school levels around proactive planning for events, initiatives, and support in schools.
Develop and maintain meaningful partnerships internally across departments to operationalize equitable systems (i.e. Student services, Teaching and Learning, Communications, Business office, and Building level leaders)
Work to connect students to mentorship opportunities connected to goals of community responsive schools through internships (pain and unpaid).
Creating opportunities for students to build leadership skills, resumes, community involvement, and advocacy skills for self and others
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum:
Strong equity lens
Experience in working with diverse populations
Self-starter and creative problem-solver
Excellent skills in building relationships with various community members.
Ability to navigate conflict through effective communication.
Excellent coordination, planning, and organizational skills to prioritize and complete multiple tasks.
Strong listening and communication skills; empathetic
Obtain and maintain a Oregon or Washington State Driver’s License
Bookkeeping experience
Preferred:
Demonstrates a commitment to the principles of equity, trauma-informed care, and anti-oppressive practice.
Understanding of the role of racism and other systemic inequities in an individual’s life.
Genuinely enjoy working with young people and their families.
Experience in creating successful partnerships between organizations or groups.
Knowledge of the American public school system and/or experience navigating post-secondary education.
Individuals from historically underserved populations and/or lived experience of navigating poverty are highly encouraged to apply.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or GED
Some college or post-secondary education preferred but not necessary
Bilingual/bicultural preferred
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.
Working at a computer station for possible extended periods of the day
Working in a variety of environments, including home visits to students and families, served
Carrying 10-15 lbs. infrequently
Driving to various parts of the district, county, and state
Paperwork is done in an office environment. Traveling to meetings, family homes and sites is essential, some transporting of equipment and supplies is involved. Some activities will take place during inclement weather. Maintain a flexible work schedule that may include some evenings and weekends.
EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Tigard-Tualatin School District 23J and Oregon School Employees Association Chapter 51.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a 10 month assignment on the K range of the Classified Job Schedule.
A new employee shall be allowed up to four (4) years of experience on the salary schedule, based on actual years of experience on a job of like responsibilites and skills. $27.2 per hour.
This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position’s activities and requirements, the administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department.
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