MLL Family Liaison

East Providence School Department

Job Location:

East Providence, RI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Administration

Job Summary

Job Description The East Providence School District is seeking a full-time MLL Family Liaison to serve as a bridge between MLL and newcomer families schools and community partners. This role ensures families can access educational services understand district systems and feel supported informed and connected while managing student data to support MLL program operations and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate is culturally responsive community-oriented and committed to advocacy equity and inclusion for multilingual learners. The candidate must have flexibility to work some evenings for family/community events.*This is a full time grant funded positionSalary Range: $53000-58000Education: Bachelors Degree in Education Social Work Human Services or a related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience will be acceptedJob responsibilities:Serve as a primary point of contact for MLL families responding to questions about school programs activities events and other district individualized guidance referrals and follow-ups connecting families with wraparound services community organizations and other MLL families with registration and enrollment navigating district programs and operations and understanding their rights and responsibilities under federal and state workshops and presentations to educate MLL families on school programs MLL services new arrival supports and ways to engage in their students and sustain partnerships with community organizations service agencies and advocacy groups to strengthen supports for multilingual learners and their with identification and placement of multilingual learners by reviewing home language surveys administering assessments collecting records and conducting family accurate MLL student records across data systems to support program operations and assist with state and federal reportingOther responsibilities as directed by the MLL :Must be bilingual with proficiency in Spanish Portuguese or Arabic strongly preferredStrong written and verbal English communication skillsExcellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skillsExperience working with people from diverse backgrounds including immigrant familiesExperience developing and implementing programs or projectsExperience with networking and outreachExperience leading or facilitating group presentations Proficiency in Google Apps including Gmail and Google CalendarAbility to collect organize and maintain data and information for reporting purposesStrong organizational and time management skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a team