*Bilingual Liaison Clerk - Part-time*

TITLE OF POSITION

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BILINGUAL LIAISON CLERK DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

: Under general supervision - provides a communication link between community and the school; interprets District policy, regulations, and program goals and objects; performs interpreting of languages and translating of documents from one language to another; performs routine clerical duties; maintains records and files; and other related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

: Performs translation and interpretative services pertaining to both oral and written communication. Performs a variety of services as a communication link between the school and members of the educational community. Assists parents and community members in understanding program goals and objectives, and enlists their support and involvement in the educational process. Performs a variety of routine clerical duties such as answering the phone, typing, filing, records maintenance, and preparing schedules, arranging meetings and drafting and translating meeting minutes. Assists with records management and prepares reports on EL students. Schedules and attends meetings related to EL services.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

: Performs follow-up functions and activities including school visitations and home visits with another staff member, when directed by supervisor that may involve student attendance, welfare, and other student-related problems, and provide any and all related documentation per district procedures. Arranges EL recognition activities. Provides assistance with CELDT testing. Provides assistance with parental notifications regarding test scores. If the position is at the district level, provides direct and indirect services to homeless students, and delinquent/neglected students in local institutions and community day school. Performs related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS - QUALIFICATIONS

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Education Required :

Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Experience Required :

Two years of general office experience, preferably within an educational setting. Skills, Knowledge and/or

Abilities Required :

Ability to accurately read, write, communicate and translate a specified language other than English; communicate with parents and encourage participation in school activities; understand and follow oral and written directions; appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar; perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office-related machines and equipment, operate a computer and type at a speed of 40 words per minute; and perform other related duties as assigned. Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or

Testing Required :

Valid driver's license and evidence of insurability, TB test clearance, Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance, and pre-employment physical and drug testing.