Cultural Navigator

Job Summary: The Cultural Navigator will assist teachers and classroom assistants to carry out instructional activities and to help maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning and to provide cultural and language interpreting for students and families.

Essential Functions and Duties:

1.   To serve as cultural and language interpreters in classrooms. 

2.   Directs student behavior under the supervision of teachers and assistants.

3.   Communicates both orally and in writing to a supervising teacher(s).

4. Facilitates efforts to provide translation and interpretive services to students, parents and staff to positively and sensitively address academic, social and enrollment issues (e.g., classwork, attendance, health, behavior).

5.    Under the supervision of the teacher, will interpret/translate at parent meetings and parent/teacher conferences.

6.   Maintains a positive work environment by performing and communicating in a professional manner with       children, families, co-workers and supervisors.

7.   Demonstrates confidentiality in all matters.

8.    Maintains a safe workplace and fosters a culture of attention to health and safety.

      Understanding of Minnesota Maltreatment Law to keep all children safe from any type of harm. 

9.   Recruits families for Reach-Up Inc. programs throughout the year.

Reach-Up reserves the right to assign other duties as necessary.

Essential Interpersonal Skills:

1.   Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and communication with staff, employees of other agencies, and families.

2.   Demonstrates ability to work effectively with diverse populations of staff, students, and parents.

3.   Demonstrates respect for the basic dignity of students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents.

4.   Supports and adapts to change and demonstrates commitment to continuous performance improvement.

Non-Essential Functions and Duties:

1.  Performs general clerical functions.

Skills and Education:

1.   High School graduate or equal preferred.

Physical Demands:

Physical ability and psychological competence to meet the needs of the children.  The physical dexterity necessary to use a computer.  The ability to work accurately with numbers, communicate verbally, attend a workshop and drive a vehicle.