Bilingual Community Liaison (Middle School) Colorado Springs School District 11

Position Profile

Position:Educational Support Professional:Community Liaison

Department/School:Jack Swigert Middle School

Reports To:Principal

FTE:1.0 (8 hours per day)

Days/Year:187

Salary Grade:A15

Salary Schedule: This position is based on the2025-2026 ESP Salary Schedule School Based Positions (Group B)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Are you passionate about building bridges and breaking down barriers We are looking for a dedicated Bilingual Community Liaison (Spanish/English) to be the vital link between our classrooms and our this role you wont just be translating words; youll be translating dreams and opportunities. You will serve as a trusted advocate for our families ensuring every student has the support they need to succeed both at home and in school. If you are a natural connector with a heart for service we want to meet you!

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION

Establishes and maintains communication and productive relationships among school staff community agencies parents and students to assist students and their families in the resolution of problems and crisis and to support and encourage students.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Counsels students one on one regarding academic attendance and personal problems and school and community resources for assistance
• Provides motivation and recognition for high risk students
• Assists in crisis resolution in home and school
• Encourages personal growth and development of self esteem and self motivation
• Provides information about students status to school staff and facilitates assistance for promoting academic success
• Coordinates meetings of school staff parents and students and community agencies
• Assists students and their parents toward achieving responsible life skills
• Encourages and models positive leadership
• Organizes job contacts/employment programs
• Offers career planning college information and application assistance and vocational training opportunities
• Contacts students and parents by phone or home visits to provide assistance in obtaining food clothing shelter medical treatment necessary to maintain the family environment
• Notifies community agencies when necessary to report situations needing their response
• Transports students in emergencies and other situations as needed

OTHER DUTIES

• Performs related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of the parenting and of the educational needs and experiences of families
• Ability to provide support liaison and assistance to parents and students in utilizing the educational opportunities of the school system
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work cooperatively with others

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Volunteer or work experience in community agencies or schools
• Valid drivers license (yearly motor vehicle records will be reviewed)

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to Principal or Student Personnel Coordinator.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work is performed in a typical office environment and in parents homes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is mostly sedentary with periods of light physical activity. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb stairs bend reach hold grasp and turn objects; and use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards. The work requires the ability to speak normally and to use normal or aided vision and hearing.

Employees in this category will also receive the following for the 2025-2026 school year:

1. Non-Recurring Pay: 7% of base salary in Non-Recurring Pay (distributed as 3.5% on November paycheck and 3.5 % on May paycheck).
2. Staffing Stability Incentive (Adams Elementary Galileo Middle School and Mitchell High School): ESP employees will receive the equivalent of one salary step divided over 12 pay periods.

Base Salary Setting: Employment assignment and salary placement is in accordance with job description requirements. A work history is required to demonstrate job title job duties and time worked in the position. Grade placement for ESP positions is determined by the Salary Schedule by Job Title resource. Reference the linked How Your Compensation Is Determined for more details.

Salary Setting (New Hires): Any newly-employed Education Support Professional will be placed on the twenty-five (25) step system. Each step represents two years of experience based upon equivalent experience. The maximum number of years of experience granted is 19-20 years which is equivalent to placement on step ten (10). Steps are determined by experience listed on the application and resume.

Salary Setting (Rehires): Returning employees who have previously resigned or separated from the District will be rehired at the same step they were on at the time of resignation/separation plus any new experience gained in the same job provided step increases were approved by the Board during the years in question.

Employees with experience in the District who have left the District and then returned to the same position shall be hired at the same pay grade (refers to the ESP placement on salary schedule by job title) and step at time of resignation. Additional relevant experience gained after resignation may be evaluated from the employees application and updated resume.

See Employee Handbook (located on the D11 website) for information on salary setting for rehires (after retirement) promotions and lateral transfers.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY