Immigrant and Refugee Family Support Specialist

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• JOB TITLE:** Immigrant and Refugee Family Support Specialist
  
  

Job Goals

• Engage with thediverse community of USD383.
• Adopt a student-centered, strength-based framework that enhances
  
  

cultural responsiveness and supports the social and emotional

well-being of students and their families.

• Provide assistance to school professionals to bridge communication
  
  

and information with culturally and linguistically diverse families.

• Serve as a liaison between parents/caregivers, students, and staff
  
  

to support immigrant and refugee families in USD 383.

• LOCATION:** District Wide
  
  

Terms Of Employment

• Starting at \$20.00 per hour.
• *Placement within this range is based on relevant
  
  

Qualifications, Including Prior Experience, Education, And

applicable certifications (e.g., bachelor\'s degree, bilingual

proficiency, etc.).*

• Position available primarily during the regular school year, with
  
  

additional workdays scheduled before and after the school term as

needed.

• Part-time position, approximately 2025 hours per week, including
  
  

occasional evening hours.

• New employees will complete a 45-day introductory period as part of
  
  

onboarding. Benefits eligibility and leave usage begin after

successful completion of this period.

• This is a grant-funded position. Continuation of employment is
  
  

contingent upon the availability of grant funds.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with school teams to support the needs of
  
  

immigrant/refugee families and students.

• Support school professionals in communicating meaningfully and
  
  

adequately with culturally and linguistically diverse families.

• Provide interpretation and translation support at a variety of
  
  

district meetings and events (e.g., IEP, SIT, PTC, SEL/SW meetings),

as language proficiency allows.

• Implements events to promote and support acclimation to the US
  
  

school system, social-emotional development, and adjustment to US

culture and customs.

• Supports community participation, family literacy and outreach.
• Assist families in becoming active participants in their childs
  
  

education.

• Strengthen partnerships between USD 383 and the broader community by
  
  

connecting families with valuable resources and programs.

• Other duties as assigned by administration.
• REPORTS TO**: ESOL Program Coordinator and Executive Director of
  
  

Teaching and Learning.

Benefits

• Dental, and Vision Insurance eligibility for employees working 17.5
  
  

hours per week.

• Retirement Plan options available for employees working at least
  
  

17.5 hours/week.

• Paid sick and personal leave for employees working 20 hours per
  
  

week.

Retirement

• USD 383 makes monthly contributions to a 403(b)-retirement account
  
  

for all certified and eligible employees.

• KPERS (Kansas Public Employees Retirement System): 6% monthly staff
  
  

contribution. Vested after five years.

Technology

• District provided devices - iPad, laptop, and/or desktopas needed.
• FLSA STATUS**: Non-Exempt
• EVALUATION**: Performance will be evaluated during the introductory
  
  

period and annually in accordance with the Board of Educations policy on

evaluation.

About Us

The mission of Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is to prepare

all students for success as lifelong learners, earners, and citizens.

Our vision is to be nationally recognized for the breadth and depth of

success attained by all students.

• The world walks in our hallways**. There are 6 continents, over 75
  
  

countries and more than 30 languages represented.

USD 383 serves 7,000 students from early learning through grade 12. We

have 1,800 employees.

The oard of Education shall hire all employees based on ability and the

needs of the district. Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is an

equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment

practices and policies concerning hiring, compensation, terms,

conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individuals race,

color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation,

gender, gender identity or expression, disability, or age.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including

recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall,

transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and trai