R 3134 ELL Parent-Community Liaison

R 3134 ELL

Parent-Community Liaison Barnstable Public Schools Hyannis West Elementary - Barnstable, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Barnstable Public Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5619045

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

POSITION

PARENT-COMMUNITY

LIAISON - ELL

JOB GOAL:

To facilitate and support acculturation and transition of culturally and linguistically diverse students and families into the school through intake, parent and community collaboration, and translation and interpretation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bilingual:

fluent in English and target language (ie.

Portuguese, Spanish). Interpreter/translator courses preferred. Translating and interpreting experience. Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse students and families in community partnerships. Two years of college preferred. Proficient in word processing and computer operations to include use of internet, email, calendars. Ability to interact with staff, students, parents and the public in a professional and courteous manner. Strong organizational skills.

REPORTS TO

Director of English Learners or director designee

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Intake:

Evaluate newly arrived and referred students to gather information to be used to determine their English proficiency and service level.

This may include the following:

All paperwork required for registration of new students. Testing oral and literacy skills in English and primary language. The English Language Development teacher will analyze and interpret the testing. Interpret student records necessary for enrollment and placement decisions, such as educational history and immunizations. Collaborate with the English Language Development teacher, school counselor, and principal or Director of English Learners to help the students' transition into school.

Parent and Community Collaboration:

Act as a liaison between the parent, community agency, student, and the school for English Learners.

This may include the following:

Clarify messages between home and school. Use automated phone system in native language under the direction of the principal or Director of English Learners. Refer parents to community agencies for community services and support. Contact parents in an emergency situation when asked by the principal or Director of English Learners. Attend and interpret meetings across the district. Attend and interpret parent events, such as open house, kindergarten registration, English Learner school events. Recruiting parent and/or community volunteers to work with our culturally and linguistically diverse students and parents. 3.

Translation:

Working with school staff to translate school documents for parents in their native language. 4. Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor in accordance with collective bargaining agreement.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Typical office conditions: sitting, bending, stooping, filing, occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds of office supplies/files. Close vision at or correctable to normal range.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Per Administrative Assistant's Collective Bargaining Agreement. Travel within the district is required.

SALARY:

Per Administrative Assistant's Collective Bargaining Agreement. Barnstable is an EOE and strongly encourages minority candidates to apply.

Position Type:

Full Time - Hourly Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required