What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Community Liaison position at Council Bluffs CSD?
Please read attached job description for more detailed information.
Bilingual Community Liaison
District-wide
260 Days/Year, Year-Round
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (includes a required 30 minute unpaid lunch break)
Starts at $22.00 per hour (may increase based on experience)
Provide as-needed services for English Language Learners (ELL) and Spanish-speaking families to strengthen the relationship between home, school, and the language minority communities.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
- Required: Completion of two years of study at an institution of higher education or associate degree in human services or education
- Preferred: Bachelor's degree
- Required: Minimum of two years experience working with bilingual families and communities
- Preferred: Experience working in an educational setting or with children
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties must be performed on-site. Other duties may be assigned.
- Report to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
- Welcome new ELL students as they arrive at school.
- Assist new ELL students and families in adjusting to the United States schools, cultures and lifestyles.
- Assist with planning and facilitating bilingual parent groups and activities at assigned schools
- Assist and facilitate in-home visits as needed.
- Assist with oral and written communication between families and school staff.
- Provide translation services for school-related matters.
- Provide translation services for the Special Education Department.
- Coordinate translation services for schools/families.
- Serve as a cultural resource for the District
- Participate in professional learning opportunities as assigned
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding families and students
- Build and maintain professional and harmonious working relationships with students, staff and the community.
APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
Questions? Contact Tammy at 712-396-2357
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Council Bluffs Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, genetic information, ancestry, geographic location, citizenship, political party preference or belief, familial status (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) or any other protected trait or characteristic in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Human Resources at 712-328-6446.