Middle Level Equity Advocate for Students and Families

St. Cloud School District 742; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

St. Cloud School District 742 is seeking an Equity Programs TDAS coordinator at the middle level to assist administrators, staff, students and families in navigating cultural obstacles to access honors/AP courses.

The role reports to the Supervisor of Equity Programs and Director of Elementary Education and focuses on promoting inclusive practices district-wide. The position emphasizes family engagement, strong communication, and collaboration with teachers, counselors and parents to improve

Qualifications

• AA degree or equivalent education and qualifying experience
• Ability to work effectively with students, families and school personnel in a diverse environment
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments

Responsibilities

• Student empowerment and celebration through incentivized community opportunities
• SEL support
• Family connection - clear and consistent communication
• Communication for all stakeholders, especially middle school staff
• Student check-ins - support for academic, SEL, goal setting, etc.
• Definition of programming established and communicated, highlighting understanding of diverse gifted learners for middle school staff
• Relationships student-to-student and teacher-to-student to sustain accessibility and belonging
• Clear connection of TDAS staff to building support systems like MTSS
• High academic success for students receiving support
• Opportunities to collaborate creatively to support students
• Assist in building connections between parents and learning community, specific to Middle Level TDAS
• Work closely with administrators, teachers, and parents/guardians to support student success in school, including academic performance, attendance and/or behavior
• Serve as a resource in the schools to meet the needs of students and their families, specific to Middle Level TDAS
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with staff, parents, and students, and interact in a manner that models intercultural sensitivity and respect
• Assist schools in creating an inclusive environment for Middle Level TDAS students throughout the School District and in identifying barriers and obstacles to access, inclusion and belonging
• Through partnership with district leaders and communities of color, work toward the following goals:
• Improve and sustain improved attendance for Middle Level TDAS students of color and identified student groups
• Increase parent involvement in the school community
• Increase graduation rates for students of color, identified student groups, and secondary/elementary students
• Improve and validate the self-concept, identity, and culture of identified students
• Enthusiastically promote the School District's goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures
• Assist and support students with cultural adjustment and social/emotional development to promote school success
• Encourage parents to attend and be active in all meetings and empower them to voice their concerns, needs, opinions and priorities
• Other duties as assigned

Job description

St. Cloud School District 742 is seeking an Equity Programs TDAS coordinator at the middle level to assist administrators, staff, students and families in navigating cultural obstacles to access honors/AP courses.

The role reports to the Supervisor of Equity Programs and Director of Elementary Education and focuses on promoting inclusive practices district-wide. The position emphasizes family engagement, strong communication, and collaboration with teachers, counselors and parents to improve