Job Information
Council Bluffs Community School District Bilingual Community Liaison in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Bilingual Community Liaison JobID: 7720
Position Type:
Student Support Services/ Bilingual Community Liaison
Date Posted:
7/3/2024
Location:
ESC
Please read attached job description for more detailed information.Bilngual Community LiaisonESC - Educational Service Center260 Days/Year, Year-Round7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (includes a 60 minute unpaid lunch break)Provide as-needed services for English Language Learners (ELL) and Spanish-speaking families to strengthen the relationship between home, school, and the language minority communities.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
Required: Completion of two years of study at an institution of higher education or associate degree in human services or education
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree
Required: Minimum of two years experience working with bilingual families and communities
Preferred: Experience working in an educational setting or with children
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties must be performed on-site. Other duties may be assigned.
Report to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
Welcome new ELL students as they arrive at school.
Assist new ELL students and families in adjusting to the United States schools, cultures and lifestyles.
Assist with planning and facilitating bilingual parent groups and activities at assigned schools
Assist and facilitate in-home visits as needed.
Assist with oral and written communication between families and school staff.
Provide translation services for school-related matters.
Provide translation services for the Special Education Department.
Coordinate translation services for schools/families.
Serve as a cultural resource for the District
Participate in professional learning opportunities as assigned
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding families and students
Build and maintain professional and harmonious working relationships with students, staff and the community.
? APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED.Questions? Contact Tammy at 712-396-2357 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERIt is the policy of the Council Bluffs Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, genetic information, ancestry, geographic location, citizenship, political party preference or belief, familial status (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) or any other protected trait or characteristic in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Human Resources at 712-328-6446.