District Cultural Broker & Language Facilitator (Portuguese/Lingala/French)

District Cultural Broker & Language Facilitator (Portuguese/Lingala/French) Brunswick School Department Central Office - Brunswick, Maine This job is also posted in Brunswick School Department Job Details

Job ID:

5781820

Application Deadline:

Jun 25, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Today

Starting Date:

Aug 25, 2026 Job Description

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

The Cultural Broker & Language Facilitator will support efforts to establish and strengthen relationships between families and the Brunswick School community; assist in implementing systems and programming designed to provide relevant and timely information and resources to families; assist in building an internal culture that values family engagement; and work to connect both students and families to support services that will help address barriers to successful engagement in school. DUTIES and

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide interpretation services and translate district documents as needed for families needing language access services Assess the needs of families and collaborate with school-based leaders, teachers, social workers, guidance counselors, and other school staff to implement programming to meet those needs, within the capabilities of the school Assist with parent orientation, training, and other informational sessions for families Assist with family intake services for new students registering for school Attend student support and IEP meetings, as needed Conduct home visits, when appropriate, to facilitate contact with parents and clarify any additional needs Commit to growing professionally through consistent and constant feedback and reflection Must be able to work a flexible schedule to accommodate family and community outreach and/or events on evenings and weekends, as needed KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and

ABILITIES

A proven track record of working collaboratively and productively with all stakeholders - students, teachers, school staff, parents and community-based groups, particularly in an urban environment Strong communication verbal and written communication skills Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a track record of working collaboratively with staff at all levels, parents and community Demonstrated ability to manage and develop capacity in adults A commitment to high performance standards and unwavering belief that all students can excel

QUALIFICATIONS & LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Bilingual and biliterate in English and Portuguese, as evidenced by a certified language proficiency assessment Language proficiency in Lingala and French also strongly preferred Bachelor's Degree preferred at least 2 years of relevant experience preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Light physical effort required; significant stamina required to handle long days. Attendance at evening meetings required. Ability to manage stressful situations. District-wide travel required. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The Brunswick School Department does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

N/A OVERTIME

ELIGIBLE

No Rate of pay: $38.60 per hour Applications will be reviewed through 6/25/26. If the position is not filled, it will be reposted and will remain open until a qualified applicant is found.

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred. Bachelor degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required