Arabic Family and Community Liaison

Springfield, VT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

PLEASE POST

SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Springfield Massachusetts

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION

TITLE: Arabic Family and Community Liaison

POSITION NUMBER:

DEPARTMENT: MultilingualDepartment

REPORTS TO: Director of Multilingual Learner Programs

FUNDING: Title III

SALARY: TBD

LOCATION: Districtwide Placement

WORK SCHEDULE: Unit Z - 10-month position follows school calendar

Position Overview

The Arabic Family and Community Liaison serves as a vital link between Arabic-speaking students families school staff and the community. This position is designed to strengthen communication cultural understanding and collaboration ensuring that Arabic-speaking families are fully informed welcomed and supported in accessing educational opportunities within the Springfield Public Schools (SPS).

The liaison plays a key role in promoting family engagement removing language barriers and fostering positive relationships that contribute to student success and a strong school-home partnership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Facilitate Communication: Serve as a liaison between Arabic-speaking families students and school staff regarding educational programs services and student progress.
Provide Outreach and Support: Assist families in resolving issues related to attendance academics behavior and overall well-being by connecting them with appropriate school and community resources.
Cultural and Linguistic Access: Translate and interpret oral and written communications between Arabic and English to ensure families have full access to school information and district services.
Family Engagement: Meet with and interview parents to identify educational goals family needs and barriers to participation; collaborate on strategies that promote student achievement.
Resource Connection: Refer families to community agencies and district services that provide academic social or health support.
Information and Guidance: Serve as a knowledgeable resource for parents teachers and staff regarding school programs attendance expectations and available supports for multilingual learners.
Documentation: Maintain accurate communication logs meeting notes and records while adhering to confidentiality requirements.
Collaboration: Partner with administrators teachers and support staff to strengthen culturally responsive family engagement and improve home-school communication.
Technology and Office Support: Use computers and district software to prepare correspondence maintain records and assist with parent communication platforms.
Professional Standards: Maintain consistent attendance meet deadlines and represent the district in a professional and welcoming manner.

Qualifications

Demonstrated oral and written proficiency in Arabic and English (fluency verification required).
Knowledge of cultural and community needs of Arabic-speaking families.
General understanding of public school systems and student/family engagement practices.
Strong interpersonal organizational and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and maintain confidentiality.
High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associates or Bachelors Degree preferred.
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Demonstrated proficiency with computers
Valid Massachusetts drivers license

Additional Information

Position Type: Full-Time 10-Month

Work Year: School Year (with some evening and weekend hours as needed for family engagement events)

Salary: Commensurate with experience and in accordance with district guidelines

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Springfield Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to recruiting supporting and retaining a diverse staff that reflects the diversity of our student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex disability age gender identity sexual orientation or veteran status.

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