GENERAL SUMMARY

Under general supervision, the ESOL Liaison provides interpretation and translation support to students, parents, and school staff. Assists school administrators and staff with various administrative and clerical functions as requested. Reports to the Executive Director of Instruction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Facilitates cross-cultural communication by converting one language into another language in either spoken or written form.

Provides interpretation support for limited English proficient parents and families at school-and district-related meetings, trainings, and events.

Offers guidance and information on school concerns to limited English proficient parents and district and school staff.

Provides translation and phone support for the Office of Instruction during peak times to meet district, local school, and parent needs.

Serves as an interpreter or translator between student, school, home, and/or community.

Assists in the distribution of internal and external resources and supports for limited English proficient families.

Works collaboratively with local school staff and district ESOL colleagues to support the academic success and inclusion of the limited English proficient and immigrant students and families.

Collaborates with staff from other programs and departments to ensure that the needs of limited English proficient parents are supported.

Participates in on-going professional development by attending workshops, lectures, and institutes on specific subjects to enhance job performance and knowledge of subject matter.

Make home visits with school personnel as needed.

Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all practices.

Assist in school/division program presentations, parent/teacher conferences, and trainings as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned by principal, immediate supervisor and district-level administration.

Interacts with others in a respectful and cooperative manner at all times.

Willingly performs other related duties as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Requires Associate’s degree, vocational technical degree or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education, supplemented by nine to twelve months of experience working with students in an educational setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Must have demonstrated proficiency and literacy in the English language and another language (preferably Spanish).  Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, students, teachers, administrators, and community-based organizations. Must possess the ability to read and prepare correspondence, reports, forms, etc., using prescribed formats and confirming the rules of punctuation, grammar and style in English and another language (preferably Spanish). Must be computer literate and proficient in use of Microsoft Office software. Must possess an understanding of United States culture.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of the policies, procedures and activities of the school District which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.  Has the ability to comprehend, interpret and apply regulations, procedures and related information. Is able to establish and maintain positive relationships and work effectively with adults and students. Is able to supervise, guide and support students with patience and kindness. Is able to reinforce skills taught by the teacher. Is able to follow lesson plans provided by the teacher. Is able to help motivate students to participate in educational activities and to want to learn. Is able to perform job tasks professionally in an environment where discrimination and other public issues are constant concerns. Has knowledge of and is able to use modern office practices and equipment, including computers for word processing and records management. Has knowledge of proper English usage, vocabulary, punctuation and spelling; has the mathematical ability to handle required calculations.

Skills/Effort:

Is able to type accurately at a rate sufficient for the successful performance of assigned duties. Is

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and other language indicated in posting as demonstrated by nationally or internationally recognized assessment of proficiency.  Ability to be self-directed, to work independently and with teams.  Excellent time management, recordkeeping, and organizational skills.  Ability to support the efforts of team members for parent and community workshops and events.  Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders to develop a culture of collaboration and trust while advocating for the limited English and immigrant communities.  Computer proficiency in Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as software applications relevant to area of responsibility.   Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between in-person environments.

Working Conditions:

Conducts duties in a classroom environment with some exposure to environmental conditions.  Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require constant attention and working with students.  Physical demands are restricted to classroom work requiring the lifting/moving of items weighing up to 25 pounds.  Occasional local travel is required; no overnight travel is required.  Job requires the operation of standard office equipment. 

Responsibility:

No district supervisory responsibilities.