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Cultural Liaison/Equity Specialist - Special Education District Wide

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Bloomington Public Schools

Bloomington, MN (In Person)

$73,611 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/1/2026

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Job Description

Cultural Liaison/Equity Specialist - Special Education District Wide Bloomington Public Schools - 3.9 Bloomington, MN Job Details From $35.39 an hour 5 hours ago Qualifications Somali Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods)
Full Job Description JobID:
9438
Position Type:
Special Education Providers Date Posted:
5/29/2026
Location:
District Wide Date Posted:
8/24/2026
Location:
District Wide- Student Services Department Closing Date:
Until Filled Position:
Cultural Liaison/Equity Specialist Effective Date:
ASAP Hours:
32 hours per week 191 days/year (includes 11 holidays)
Salary:
Starting rate $35.39 per hour Based on experience and education
Education:
Two years post-secondary education 5 years experience B.A. Degree preferred
Responsibilities:
Please see attached job description Key Responsibilities 1.
Family Engagement & Advocacy Empowerment:
Partnership:
Walking alongside parents so they feel confident and heard in school meetings.
IEP Participation:
Attend Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Evaluation Report (ER) meetings to ensure parents' voices are heard and cultural nuances are integrated into the student's goals.
Translation & Interpretation:
Provide or coordinate high-quality Somali language interpretation for meetings and translate vital special education documents (Prior Written Notices, IEPs, etc.) to ensure informed consent.
Home-School Connection:
Conduct home visits to build trust and explain the American special education system in a way that respects Somali cultural values regarding disability.
Communication:
Act as a cultural bridge to help families navigate the emotional and social complexities of a disability diagnosis, honoring Somali cultural perspectives while opening doors to support. 2.
Staff Consultation & Program Development Culturally Appropriate Programming:
Collaborate with Special Education Teachers and Related Service Providers to ensure that the way we teach our students respects our language, faith, and heritage
Professional Development:
Lead training for district staff on the prevalence of ASD within the Somali community and the cultural stigmas or barriers that may impact service delivery.
Data-Informed Strategy:
Use CDC prevalence data to help the district project service needs and resource allocation for the Somali student population. 3.
Student Support Evaluation Support:
Assist school psychologists and speech-language pathologists during the evaluation process to help differentiate between language acquisition and a true disability.
Direct Interaction:
Work with Somali students to provide cultural context for behavioral interventions and social skills training, particularly for those with ASD and Intellectual Disabilities (ID).
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Until Filled.