Cultural Family Advocate (1)

Overview

Cultural Family Advocate – 10 month calendar, 8 hrs. / day, 10 month calendar. Effective Date of Employment : ASAP. Application Deadline : October 17, 2025 – 4 : 00 p.m. Location : Districtwide. Opening : 1.

Application Procedure : All Candidates : Apply online at www.district196.org as an External Applicant.

Position Summary

Work with eligible American Indian Education students and families, to increase and support positive experiences, educational outcomes and cultural learning opportunities. Advise school staff in understanding the culture and perspectives of Indigenous families and act as a liaison between the school district and families in facilitating an understanding of school values and expectations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years post-secondary education in related field; B.A. preferred in education, behavioral sciences, social work, American Indian Studies or related field.
• Prior experience working with Native American students and their families in an educational setting.
• Experience working in K-12 school system.
• Experience working effectively with and understanding the needs of Native American populations.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, including cross cultural communication.
• Experience developing and presenting professional workshops, especially with regards to Indigenous pedagogy and the Minnesota state standards.
• Experience developing and leading culturally relevant activities such as Dakota & Ojibwe language classes, drum & dance classes and other cultural learning opportunities especially with regard to the L / N / Dakota and Anishinaabe peoples and cultures.
• Available for flexible work schedule, including evenings, weekends, and summer hours.
• Must have reliable transportation to travel between sites as necessary.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Job Responsibilities

Supervision

Responsible To : American Indian Education Program Coordinator and Director of Equity and Inclusion.

Compensation

According to contractual agreement.

About District 196

Our team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission of Educating, developing, and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our core values are student-centered, based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person, and learning with high expectations for all. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of inclusivity, engagement and belonging for all students, and inspires a love of learning for all ages. Our vision is to provide the experiences that our students, families and employees desire by developing the whole student and honoring diverse needs and cultures; engaging students with opportunities in academics, arts and athletics (Triple A philosophy), and living our mission to prepare students for lifelong success.

District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion Township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes' list of America's Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employers and how likely they would be to recommend them to others.

Equal Opportunity Employer. As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, age or genetic information. District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups. The Director of Human Resources, Joel Milteer (651-423-7859 – joel.milteer@district196.org) is the designated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. The Directors of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jeremy Sorenson and Eric Hansen, have been designated to respond to student-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. The Director of Special Education, Janet Fimmen, has been designated to respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability. The mailing address for all directors is 3455 153rd Street W, Rosemount, MN 55068. Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the U.S. Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Asterisked categories are limited to employment-related discrimination and harassment.

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