Hispanic Student, Family, and Community Engagement Specialist, 7.0 hours / day (LE)

Thank you for your interest in Stillwater Area Public Schools!

The Stillwater Area Public School District has a long and proud tradition of high expectations, high standards and outstanding achievement. Our schools are safe and welcoming places where students receive personal attention from adults who care about them. Helping students learn and grow is a big job, and it takes hundreds of dedicated and caring staff to make it happen. We're proud of our incredible staff working on behalf of over 8,000 students every day. Our roles may vary, but one thing is the same – our shared passion to have a meaningful impact on the lives of students in the community we love. It's why people join our team and it's why they stay here.

Job Title: Hispanic Student, Family, and Community Engagement Specialist, 7.0 hours / day, 175 days/year

Job Summary:

• To promote academic growth and success
• To nurture relationships between families and school staff
• To serve as a cultural resource between families, school staff and the community
• To support students and families in navigating our school systems
• To support home learning environments
• To expand access to postsecondary information and pathways

FTE/Hours per Day: 7.0 hours per day, 175 days per year.

Requirements: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Multicultural Studies, Counseling or related field.

Qualifications: Two years' experience working with families across cultures, preferably in a school setting.

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Multicultural Studies, Counseling or related field preferred.
• Proficient in Spanish and English - both speaking and writing
• Experience building relationships with and supporting parents across cultures
• Experience interpreting in a professional setting
• Knowledge of and comfort sharing Latin American culture
• Ability to work in a team environment, take work direction from and collaborate with a
• broad range of district employees and teams
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and establish boundaries in working with students and families
• Computer and technology skills; proficiency in Word, Google Docs, and ability to learn new platforms
• Other duties as assigned.

Note: Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

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

Salary/Wage Information: The starting hourly rate for this position is $23.40 per hour based on Level II, Step 1 - $25.76 per hour based on Level II, Step 5 of the Technical Support Terms and Conditions of Employment. The School District offers a generous insurance plan which includes medical, dental, vision, life and LTD insurance as well as a 3.5% 403b match and a pension through MN PERA. See attached terms and conditions of employment for more information.

Application Procedure: Apply online

• Attachment(s):
• 25-27TechSupportMasterTermsandConditions524 (1).pdf