What are the responsibilities and job description for the Title III Parent Liaison position at Milford Public Schools?
Position: Title III Parent Liaison (Portuguese) - Title III Funded- one-year position
Location: Districtwide/Family Resource Center
Schedule:2026-2027 School Year (35 hours per week)
Salary: $24.65/hour
To Start: Monday, August 24, 2026
Qualifications:
Fluently bilingual (listening and speaking) and biliterate (reading and writing): English and Portuguese required;
Completion of the 2-hour online Tier 1 Language Ambassador Training Course, certificate required upon hire;
Completion of Tier 2 Interpreting in the Education Setting, required within the first year of hire;
Completion of Tier 3 Advanced Interpreting in the Education Setting, required within the first/second year of hire;
Fluently bilingual (listening and speaking) and biliterate (reading and writing): English and Portuguese required:
Proof of proficiency in the Target language, as aligned to DESE Guidance for the Provision of Interpreters in the Education Setting (p.8), required within the first year of employment.
Training/certification in secretarial and/or office administration or a combination of education and experience required;
Excellent written/oral communication skills, including phone and/or customer service;
Experience with Aspen, Google Suite, Talking Points, and Zoom;
Strong documentation, organizational, and prioritization skills;
Excellent ability to manage multiple tasks and competing demands;
Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment;
Experience in working with community organizations, professionals, and multilingual families;
Working knowledge of current principles in family engagement;
Experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative professional relationships;
Excellent organizational problem-solving skills and willingness to learn; and
Comfortable speaking in front of professionals, parents, and community members.
Responsibilities:
The following parent liaison duties are completed in English and/or the targeted language, as appropriate:
welcome families to the district and answer any questions they may have regarding their child’s education;
make wellness phone calls to parents when children are not in attendance at school and/or are ill at school;
support families in completing documents related to school and school enrollment;
assist new students and families with the transition to school (i.e., building-based intake meetings);
provide outreach to parents of Title III school-aged children;
provide oral interpretation and support for families at school events, parent conferences, and other school activities;
provide parents with school resources and information regarding school and district programs and initiatives;
ensures that school-to-home communications are received and understood by parents;
respond to the informational needs and requests of English learner families;
coordinate efforts to increase the quality, quantity, and access of parenting education services;
assist with Title III workshops and presentations for parents/guardians on topics related to Family Engagement and Involvement (i.e., an overview of education in the U.S., what to ask/expect at parent conferences, school building tours, WIDA ACCESS, technology platforms adopted by the district, etc.);
make phone calls, create invites, and increase communication efforts for Title III families;
assist varying Family Welcome Center colleagues with interpretation and translation; and
perform duties as assigned by the EL Program & Welcome Center Director, in partnership with the District-wide Translation/Interpretation Coordinator.