TITLE: Bilingual Parent Liaison          

LOCATION: Administrative Service Center      

REPORTS TO:  Director, Diversity Equity and Inclusion

DEPARTMENT:  Equity and Inclusion

 

Hours / Work Times 

 

7 Hours Per Day (8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. includes 30 minute unpaid lunch)

 

190 Days Per Year (180 student days/10 Holidays)

 

Bilingual - Spanish Speaking Preferred

 

 

 

Position Duration:  Permanent

 

Classification Group: Professional Technicians (PSE) CLASS VI

**Click this link to find the salary schedule associated with this position PSE Large Group Salary Schedule

 

Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). For additional information click EPS Benefits Information.
• Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.

Employees may be eligible for employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).

 

EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position PSE Large Group CBA.

 

We appreciate your interest in employment with Evergreen Public Schools. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation  including fingerprints Click here for Fingerprinting Services.

 

Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.

  

STANCE STATEMENT:

Evergreen Public Schools are committed to eliminating the predictability of outcomes by demographic group and we strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities, access, resources, and support they need to be successful. With this in mind, our goal is to recruit, hire and retain employees of all racial/ethnic backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our educational institution to encourage students to thrive academically. Our district aims to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff to succeed in a racially and culturally diverse local, national and global community.

 

SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The bilingual parent liaisons will act as connectors with the parents of bilingual students (preschool-grade 12) in ways that not only serve to build relationships with the schools but also support students’ academic success. These responsibilities will fall under the supervision of the Director, Diversity Equity and Inclusion.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Design, plan and facilitate parent activities that educate parents about the United States school system, specifically Evergreen Public Schools, and miscellaneous school policies/procedures, e.g. attendance, state testing, state and district curriculum expectations and assessments.
2. Assist and interpret in parent conferences, as well as, school, district-wide and community events, when needed.
3. Work in coordination with EPS Translators on the development and translation of selected district documents.
4. Design and provide learning opportunities for teachers and other district staff to increase awareness of cultural and linguistic information related to the particular language groups.
5. Advise and consult with other district personnel (e.g. school psychologists, counselors, school administrators, student study team members) on multilingual students of academic and social concern.
6. Regularly monitor and respond to messages on the district liaison phone message line.
7. Encourage parent volunteerism in schools through coordination of the Evergreen Public Schools’ Parents as Natural Leaders Program and the formation of other school or district parent leadership groups. This includes the development of curriculum and modules for parent trainings and leadership programs.
8. When needed, educate parents about and connect them with available community resources including, but not limited to, the EPS Family and Community Resources Centers, community counseling, and health resources. This includes outreach to services for families in crisis and partnering with the district liaison for students in transition or transitional student/family coordinator.
9. Organize student groups and coordinate participation at leadership events or fairs designed to support multilingual students toward academic and social success.
10. Collaborate with Multilingual Program Coordinators and parents to ensure appropriate placement of students in relevant programs, such as Dual Immersion and Newcomers.
11. Provide district/school information to the extended language communities, e.g. churches, businesses.
12. Maintain a flexible schedule which includes attending a variety of evening and weekend events at EPS schools throughout the year.
13. Keep an ongoing record of activities and parent participation to track program effectiveness.
14. Report regularly to Director, Diversity Equity and Inclusion.

 

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform other related duties as assigned.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS REQUIRED:

Vision (66-100%)	Hearing (66-100%)	Speaking (66-100%)
Standing (33-66%)	Walking (Up to 33%)	Travel (66-100%)
Writing (33-66%)	Bending (Up to 33%)	Stooping (Up to 33%)
Sitting (33-66%)	Acceptable Attendance

                                   

MENTAL DEMANDS REQUIRED:

Reading Documents (66-100%)	Confidentiality (66-100%)	Language (66-100%)
Verbal Communication (66-100%)	Written Communication (33-66%)	Multiple Concurrent Tasks (66-100%)
Constant Interruptions (66-100%)
Percentages of requirements of physical and mental tasks are only an estimate.  Reasonable accommodations for persons with a disability will be considered in order for them to perform the essential functions of the job.
(66-100%) = Continuously	(33-66%) = Frequently	(Up to 33%) = Occasionally

 

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY:

Computer/Laptop, typewriter, telephone, copy machines, and all other tools and equipment necessary to perform the essential functions as listed above.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Interpreter certification through an accredited institution or certification through the American Translators Association will be required. The translation/interpretation training coursework must be completed within twelve months after hire.
2. Advanced knowledge of secondary language, including educational terms, phrases, and acronyms. Intermediate knowledge of intercultural communication including socio-linguistic diversity and variance.
3. Evidences ability to fluently speak, read, and write in secondary language specified in posting through district assessment (prior to hire). Proficient English language skills also required.,
4. Demonstrated successful experience working with multilingual parents and families.
5. Preferred successful experience as an instructional paraeducator with multilingual students.
6. Demonstrates ability to work productively without immediate supervision.
7. Demonstrated ability to work as a team player.
8. Able to initiate, organize and carryout events and activities for multilingual parents and students.
9. Relates well with multilingual students and parents, as well as, district administrators and other district staff.
10. Can proficiently translate written documents from English into preferred language and preferred language into English.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:

1. Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
2. Supports a positive school environment that celebrates, respects and values diversity, where learning is made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
3. Participates in activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence.
4. Demonstrates a commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
5. Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
6. The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.

Notice of Nondiscrimination:   

Evergreen Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

 

Title IX Coordinator Cale Piland Director of Student Services 13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr. P.O. Box 8910 Vancouver, WA 98668-8910 Telephone: (360) 604-4430

Section 504/ADA Coordinator Cate Winters Health Services Manager 13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr. P.O. Box 8910 Vancouver, WA 98668-8910 Telephone: (360) 604-6711

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Tracy Thompson Senior Director Human Resources 13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr. P.O. Box 8910 Vancouver, WA 98668-8910 Telephone: (360) 604-4014