2026-2027 Bilingual Family Liaison

Montgomery County VA School District•Christiansburg, VA

About The Position

The Bilingual Family Liaison serves as a vital community engagement specialist and a bridge between home and school to provide support services that impact students' academic achievement and social-emotional well-being across the school division. The successful candidate will focus on identifying and removing barriers to learning, particularly those rooted in cultural, societal, economic, or familial factors. This role is essential in fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive school climate that promotes equity and graduation readiness for all students.

Requirements

Hold or be eligible to hold a valid Virginia teaching license with a School Social Worker or School Counselor endorsement
Demonstrated fluency in English and Spanish across all domains: speaking, listening, reading, and writing
Deep understanding of how family, culture, and socio-economic status affect student learning and growth
Knowledge of school law, IDEA, Section 504, and WIDA English Language Development Standards
Commitment to professional ethical standards, including maintaining confidentiality, upholding student well-being, and adhering to relevant district, state, and professional conduct guidelines
Strong written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with parents and families

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in community outreach, bilingual family support, or working with diverse population in a K-12 setting

Responsibilities

Provide oral interpretation and written translation services in English and Spanish for meetings, conferences, and school communications
Assist newcomer families with the registration process, school tours, and navigating the school system
Organize and facilitate educational workshops and training opportunities for parents to support student success
Identify and mobilize community resources to assist families with essential needs such as health, wellness, and social services
Participate in Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), Section 504 planning, and Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams
Mobilize and coordinate community resources and refer families to external agencies for mental health, food, shelter, and medical care
Assist in coordinating and, as necessary, providing transportation for families to access essential medical, mental health, or community appointments
Facilitate communication between families and school personnel, ensuring that parents/caregivers are supported in their child's educational journey
Provide resources and education for parents on childhood development, specialized educational programs, and self-advocacy
Assist in training school staff on factors affecting student performance, such as trauma, cultural diversity, and social-emotional strategies

Benefits

Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage
Ameritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses
Delta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and families
Carilion EAP - FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their families
Generous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave.
Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences, and earn wellness leave.
Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost.
MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.
Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.
Collective Bargaining - MCPS and MCEA have a collective bargaining agreement that establishes shared expectations and responsibilities, creates clear workday guidelines, protects professional time, and promotes fairness, teamwork, and respect.