School Climate and Culture Specialist

POSITION AVAILABLE 1.0 FTE School Climate & Culture Specialist Forest (0.5 FTE) and School of Engineering and Arts (0.5 FTE) Elementary Schools $29.62 to $38.14 per hour, plus benefits, based on the current Robbinsdale Equity Allies contract Schedule based on 195-day calendar Eight hours of paid work time plus 30 minutes of unpaid lunch per day

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enhance an equitable school climate by partnering with school staff on academic and behavioral interventions, by participating in the school's leadership groups including but not limited to:• Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Student Support Team (SST), Instructional Leadership Team (ILT), Child Study, Administrative/Leadership Team

• May participate on the Equity Team within the school for effective implementation and continuous improvement of the school-wide programs and policies to improve school climate and culture

• Aim to establish healthy relationships between school staff and families by encouraging communication between teachers and parent/guardian(s), help facilitate family meetings, and provide resources as needed.

• Participate in culturally relevant professional development with school leaders, and support staff designed to increase their skill level in developing equitable academic, social, and emotional support for students.

• Collaborate with teaching and learning staff to provide supplemental culturally relevant experiential learning opportunities in and out of the classroom that will help maximize understanding of core standards, and curriculum content and introduce equity and social justice education.

• Partner with school staff and administrative team to carry out the goals of the District's Achievement and Integration, Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness, and Strategic Plans.

• Foster strong connections with colleges, universities, non-profit institutions, and student services to establish clear pathways for students from pre-K to high school, and encourage college and career readiness skills.

• Connect with the Family and Community Engagement team, and American Indian Education for student and family resources, and events.

• Create opportunities for students to work collaboratively in small groups (ex: Book Club, Girls/Boys Circle, etc.)

• Work with building teams to analyze academic, behavioral, and attendance data through a cultural lens (factors involving racial, gender, socioeconomic, etc.) to provide consultation and develop individualized learning plans to ensure educational equity for all students and make appropriate and achievable goals toward eliminating the achievement gap.

• Provide individualized student/family services and resources

• Collaborate on monthly cultural themes in the school building and assist with cultural displays.

• Maintain a daily schedule

• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors of Art or Science preferred
• Demonstrated experience in working with racial, ethnic, students of color, international and domestic students, and low-income students
• Experience working in organizations working toward educational equity
• Experience developing and implementing successful student groups
• Excellent written and oral communication (listening and speaking) skills in English are required
• Knowledge of culture, heritage, and background of students and families
• Understanding of educational equity, equity, racism, and institutional racism, and the achievement gap
• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Strong ability to work independently and produce results.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Able to work some nights and weekends

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in K-12 systems and a demonstrated history of advocating for racial equity with proven results
• Knowledge of core standards and higher education enrollment qualifications

APPLICATION PROCEDURE Apply on-line at http://www.applitrack.com/rdale/onlineapp/

POSTING OPEN UNTIL FILLED Equal Opportunity Employer Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. Equity is one of District 281 core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. District 281 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.