Bilingual Family Ambassador (PLSD) - Spanish Speaker

Bilingual Family Ambassador (PLSD) - Spanish Speaker Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services Overview Description This is a full-time position, and prefer applicant to be a PLSD parent. Basic Function Responsible for facilitating communication between Pickerington Local School District (PLSD) English Language Learning (ELL) students and families through establishing an ELL family outreach, support, and education program. Must be fluent in English and Spanish, as specified by ETSS and PLSD. Responsibilities Work with PLSD to identify and contact students and families who have had no or limited participation in remote learning. This may include electronic communications, phone calls, and safe door to door visits. Identify and support student and parents initial and ongoing needs related to technology and technology access. This may include assisting in obtaining district-issued chrome books or hotspots as well as using learning platforms and parent portals. Provide training and education to families in technology and Coronovirus related health and safety measures Create and implement a comprehensive parent information including but not limited to enrollment, school rules, parent rights, parent responsibilities, etc. Assist with establishing and maintaining relationship and communication with youth and parents and staff regarding student's needs and progress. Provide interpreting services in English and specified language for parents, teachers, and administrators during parent/teacher conferences, school and/or district meetings, report card conferences, parent workshops and any other type of activity where communication is required in the specified language. Provide translating of district and school documents designed to inform parents such as letters, bulletins, announcements, calendars, notices, webpage information, articles, flyers, newsletters, community resources communication, curricular, technology, food services communication, special education, etc. as required PLSD and/or ETSS. Attend staff meetings, trainings, and program special events Perform other duties as required by ETSS and PLSD supervisors. Skills Oral communication skills Professionalism Interpersonal Written communication skills Flexible Team Player Organization Bilingual Computer skills Education High School diploma required and willingness to continue professional development. Qualifications/Experience Must be Fluent in English and in specified language, particularly in the areas of Speaking, Reading and Writing Must have flexibility to work some evenings and weekends for parent and/or community events Experience in the use technology and the use of Office Word/Excel/Publisher Strong communication and public speaking skills in English and specified language Must have own reliable transportation Ability to work positively with other parents and PLSD staff Ability to take initiative in coordinating and organizing activities and events Ability to accurately collect, organize and maintain data and information for reports Previous experience working with families, and experience working with diverse populations.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday

COVID-19

considerations: ETSS has a Mandatory Vaccination Policy, so all employees must be fully vaccinated against

COVID-19.

Work Location:

In person