Bi-Lingual Parent Liaison (ESOL) (part-time)

Fulton Schools • GA

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About The Position

Provides support to District schools with a high ESOL student population by implementing policies and coordinating programs to build capacity for ESOL parental involvement; the role of the parent liaison is part of a comprehensive effort to build and ensure responsiveness, problem solving, and the helpfulness to all parents.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Bilingual/Biliterate in English and a minimum of one (1) other language
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in an educational or social services environment

Responsibilities

• Interacts with parents and ensures opportunity for their involvement in our schools
• Assists staff in implementing and facilitating the NCLB guidelines for ESOL services
• Provides an annual orientation for ESOL parents about school, accessing the school, and ESOL program
• Increases ESOL parental involvement and helps parents navigate the educational system
• Offers services/information to ESOL parents and their families regarding: Health, Child Development, Parent Rights and Responsibilities, and School Improvement
• Assists in the coordination of services for children and families through multiple partnerships with public and private agencies by linking family members to opportunities and services in the community
• Provides opportunities for ESOL parents to enhance their knowledge of their child’s development
• Conducts meetings with parents and faculty to discuss relevant information
• Plans and implements parent workshops and direct parents to job skills training and job interviews opportunities
• Conducts written and oral surveys of ESOL parent/student needs
• Documents and maintains accurate records for all requirement state and federal reporting
• Develops partnerships with other social agencies
• Attends selected Fulton County Parent Liaison collaboration meetings and trainings
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED