Emergent Bilingual Parent Liaison Title III

Spring Independent School District

Job Location:

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Days Per Year:197

Min: $66105

Mid: $79645

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:

Bachelors 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 jobs 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.

Days Per Year:197Min: $66105Mid: $79645JOB DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE:Emergent Bilingual Parent Liaison (Title 3) REPORTS TO:Director of Multilingual Programs WAGE/HOUR STATUS:Exempt PAY GRADE:AI2PRIMARY PURPOSE:The Emergent Bilingual (EB) Parent Liaison serves as a vital bridge between families of Emer...