Culturally Responsive Liaision (Elementary Level) Temporary for the 24/25 school year

*************Temporay for the remainder 24/25 school year**************************************

Work Year: Temporay for the remainder of the year ends 6/24/25

Bargaining Unit: OSEA

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Salary: Range K

JOB TITLE:  Culturally Responsive Liaisons 

FTE: .5 (4 hours) 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

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 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.

Salary : $24 - $27