Emergent Bilingual Parent Liaison -Title III

Days Per Year: 197

Min: $66,105

Mid: $79,645

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Emergent Bilingual Parent Liaison (Title 3)

REPORTS TO: Director of Multilingual Programs

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt                        

PAY GRADE: AI2

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Emergent Bilingual (EB) Parent Liaison serves as a vital bridge between families of Emergent Bilingual students and the school community. This position supports family engagement, strengthens school-home communication, and ensures that parents of EB students have access to the resources, information, and support needed to help their children succeed academically and socially. The EB Parent Liaison collaborates closely with campus administrators, teachers, and district programs to promote culturally responsive practices and family partnerships

All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, champion the needs of our students, and drive continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

•  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and another language relevant to the school community.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in Emergent Bilingual (EB) programs, such as bilingual and ESL instruction, or related services.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse families and staff.

 Preferred:

• 3 Years of working experience with Emergent Bilingual documentation

 SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient and ability to run, creating, and disseminating reports from the Student Information System
• Extreme attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Knowledgeable of state and federal accountability standards for Emergent Bilingual students
• Working knowledge of the Internet, Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and an aptitude for learning other software.
• Effectively read and interpret information, present numerical data in a resourceful manner, and skillfully gather and analyze information
• Strong organizational and people skills and ability to work as a team member
• Understanding of Chapter 89 and its implementation in regards to language programs.

 MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Facilitate communication between families of Emergent Bilingual students and school staff, ensuring information is accessible, accurate, and linguistically appropriate.
• Organize and lead parent workshops, trainings, and informational sessions related to EB programs, student progress, community resources, and family engagement strategies.
• Support families with EB students in navigating school procedures, academic expectations, and available services, including translation/interpretation as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and administrators to identify and address barriers to student success, advocating for EB student and family needs.
• Maintain documentation of parent contacts, outreach efforts, and program participation for parents of EB students.
• Build trusting relationships with families of EB students and promote a welcoming, inclusive school environment.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of campus or district initiatives supporting Emergent Bilingual students and their families.
• Participate in professional development related to multilingual education, cultural competence, and family engagement for families of EB students 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling.  This position will require traveling within the district.

Mental demands: ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations; ability to interpret a variety of data; ability to interpret TEC and policy; ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory; ability to be effective in both oral and written communication; ability to maintain emotional control under stress. Extended hours may be required for the position.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.