Job Information
Ottumwa Community School District Diversity Advocate in Ottumwa, Iowa
OTTUMWA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Ottumwa, Iowa
POSITION TITLE: Diversity Advocate, Gateway/Evans
REPORTS TO: Director of Student Supports
QUALIFICATIONS:
Degree from a four-year accredited college or university in education, social work, human services or related field preferred.
Bilingual required. Preferred fluent in both English and Spanish, Marshallese, Chuukese, Burmese, French, etc.
Experience working in a public-school setting preferred.
Knowledge of language acquisition and district-level assessments.
Demonstrate ability to collaborate with district staff and community agencies.
Ability to develop effective working relationships with migrant students and their families, district staff, and community.
Demonstrate initiative and creativity and willing to work flexible hours to accommodate the needs of migrant students and families.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS :
Must be proficient in English and another language frequently spoken in Ottumwa Schools
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must be proficient in technology and with Google Docs, Calendar and Sheets.
Must be knowledgeable of community resources; vocational, health, etc.
Must demonstrate the ability to work with groups and/or individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Must have excellent organizational skills.
Must be knowledgeable of data collection processes.
Must be willing to work collaboratively with ELL teachers and fellow Diversity Advocates to plan and implement parent and/or family meetings.
Must demonstrate ability to work well in a team setting.
Must have the ability to relate to parents, students, and community members who come from diverse backgrounds.
Must be willing to travel in-district, including a valid driver's license.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Communicate with newly identified migrant students, out-of-school youth, or migrant families to identify services needed to overcome obstacles of migrant lifestyle to achieve education goals.
Assist families with enrolling in programs that provide needed services by helping to overcome barriers such as transportation, transcripts, immunizations, etc.
Provide information and/or direct services to improve academic success.
Monitor academic status of migrant students.
Serve as a language conduit between, students, families, district staff, and community as needed (to include both interpreter and translation services).
Facilitate meetings with Migrant family members.
Maintain accurate records and up to date Google Calendar schedules.
Attend meetings and in-services as requested by Director of Student Supports and meet as a Diversity Advocates team on a monthly basis.
Help to facilitate cultural understanding.
Other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Never
0%
Occasional
1-32%
Frequent
33-66%
Constant
67%
A.
Standing
X
B.
Walking
X
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Sitting
X
D.
Bending/Stooping
X
E.
Reaching/Pushing/Pulling
X
F.
Climbing/Stairs
X
G.
Driving
X
H.
Lifting (10 lbs.)
X
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Carrying (20 feet)
X
J.
Manual Dexterity Tasks
Telephone
X
Computer
X
Other
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Working Conditions
Inside
X
Outside
X
Extremes of
Temperature/Humidity
X
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and work year as established by the Board or by the collective bargaining agreement if such exists.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluations of Support Services Personnel.
DATE: 7/1/2023