What are the responsibilities and job description for the Haitian Creole ELE Family Liaison position at Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District?
WORK HOURS AND COMPENSATION
$31 per hour approx 25h/week through the end of the 2025-2026 school year
Year-round position; Monday - Friday. Schedule to be determined by Communications and Community Relations Coordinator
All applicants must be fingerprinted prior to hiring. Additional information regarding fingerprinting including scheduling an appointment may be found on our website. A CORI application must be completed with our Central Office.
SUMMARY: The Haitian Creole ELE Family Liaison acts as a bridge between newly enrolled English Learner (EL) families, the school district, and the community, aiming to foster family engagement in their children’s education. This self-starter role involves assessing family needs and responding quickly.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned by Communications and Community Relations Coordinator.
Family Liaison and Support
- Serve as a bridge between EL parents, the district, and the community.
- Assist EL parents with the school registration process.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with EL families.
- Actively monitor and respond to the need for interpretation and translation services.
- Communicate with school staff regarding new EL student/family needs.
Interpretation and Translation Services
- Provide interpretation/translation services as needed.
- Manages district interpretation and translation requests.
- Coordinate services for EL families and arrange translation/interpretation for meetings, conferences, and calls.
Family Needs Assessment and Resource Connection
- Identify EL family needs for school and community resources.
- Offer information on public and private resources (e.g., SNAP, WIC, food pantries, health services, legal and immigration assistance).
School-Home Communication and Engagement
- Collaborate with building principles, administration and ESL teachers to identify needs of EL families.
- Serve as an intermediary between the district and the Multilingual Parent Advisory Council (MLPAC).
- Interpreter at Parent/Teacher Conferences, district Open Houses and Registration Events.
Information and Training for Families
- Facilitate monthly informational sessions for newly registered EL families.
- Create and distribute monthly newsletters, calendars, flyers, and letters.
- Plan events and activities with MLPAC to support and educate parents.
- Share information to EL families regarding school events, athletics and college transition readiness.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of a high school diploma.
- Preferred: Experience in translation, interpretation, and coordinating events.
- Proficiency in verbal and written communication in Spanish and English.
- Ability to learn and utilize school-home communication technology platforms, including WhatsApp.
- Competence in Microsoft Publisher, Excel, Word, G Suite, and other software.
- Willingness to undergo district-provided and state-approved training programs (e.g., DESE LAT and Tier II & III Language Interpretation and Translation certification).
- Time management, self-starter and excellent organizational skills
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
PRIMARY JOB CONTACT:
Lila Spano, Communications and Community Relations Coordinator
Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District Administration
296 Station Avenue
South Yarmouth, Massachusetts 02664
Phone: (508) 398-7639
Salary : $31
