BL - Bilingual Liaison - Haitian Creole/French

Basic Function

This is an in-person position that supports English Learning (EL) students and families in the Pickerington Local School District. The Bilingual Engagement Liaison is preferably a Pickerington parent who will be responsible for facilitating communication between PLSD students and families through establishing an ELL family outreach, support, and education program. The position is 7 hours per week. The BEL must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English, Haitian Creole, and French as specified by ETSS and PLSD.

Responsibilities

1. Provide training and education to families in successfully navigating the PLSD education system.

2. Identify and support students’ and parents’ initial and ongoing needs related to technology and technology access. This may                include assisting in obtaining district-issued Chromebooks or hotspots, as well as using learning platforms and parent portals.

3. Create and implement a comprehensive parent information program, including but not limited to enrollment, school rules, parent          rights, parent responsibilities, etc.

4. Assist with establishing and maintaining relationships and communication with youth and parents, and staff regarding students’           needs and progress.

5. Provide interpreting services in English, Haitian Creole, and French 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 Haitian Creole and French.

6. Provide translation 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 by PLSD and/or ETSS.

7. Attend staff meetings, trainings, and program special events

8. Perform other duties as required by ETSS and PLSD supervisors.

Skills

Oral communication skills                          Professionalism

Interpersonal Skills                                    Written communication skills

Flexible Team Player                                Organizational and Computer skills

Education

College degree preferred. High School diploma required, and willingness to continue professional development

Qualifications/Experience

· Must be Fluent in English, Haitian Creole, and French

· 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 of technology and the use of Office Word/Excel/Publisher

· Communication and public speaking skills in English, Haitian Creole, and French

· 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.

· A Pickerington Schools parent is preferred, but not required

Salary : $19