Bilingual Liaison (Karen Speaking) (Starts at $22.62 per hour)

Omaha Public Schools•Omaha, NE

14d•$23

About The Position

The Bilingual Liaison serves as a liaison between students, parents, schools, businesses, agencies and the community to ensure a high-quality learning experience that prepares students for the workplace and continued education/training.

Requirements

Minimum Two (2) years college coursework completed with continued progress toward a Bachelor's Degree required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Fluently bilingual in English and language as specified in job title required.
Must be able to express himself/herself orally and in writing in English and language as specified in job title.
Must be able to serve as a translator (orally and in writing) for language as specified in job title-speaking students, their parents, the community, and school personnel.
Excellent attendance record.
This individual must exhibit skills pertinent to positive human relations and the ability to work effectively with principals, curriculum specialists, teachers, central office staff, students, parents, administrators, business, post-secondary institutions, community agencies, and the community.
Ability to provide leadership, which facilitates the successful implementation of the Omaha Instructional Process, EXCELS and curriculum content related to English Learners (EL).
Ability to administer the Language Assessment screener (LAS Links or ELPA21 Screener), as needed.
Must have a willingness to work with ESL parents in such areas as: conversational English. helping children with homework and developing leadership skills.
Skill in organization, time management, communication, and positive interpersonal skills.
Ability to operate a Family Resource Center with materials to support English Learners.
Must have a willingness to support all parent involvement activities sponsored by the EL program and assigned schools.
Must have a willingness to make home visits.
Must have own transportation.
Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance.
Knowledge of OPS’s mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them.

Responsibilities

Conducts/supports conversation between English and individuals who speak a language other than English including but not limited to discipline, class schedules, personal/social issues, translates reports, letters, and other school related communications.
Assists with the coordination and improvement of parent, school and community communications and the academic achievement of all students.
Assists with the communication of student attendance concerns.
Assists families by providing contacts of community resources as required.
Translates documentation as required.
Maintains confidentiality of information regarding students.
Works closely with the principal, guidance counselors, administrators, curriculum specialists, teachers, staff and students.
Establishes and maintains professional relationships with all students, staff, parents, and community partners.
Administers current testing method to determine eligibility for the English as a Second Language program.
Addresses student, parent, and community questions and concerns as appropriate.
Escalates concerns to the appropriate school professional as required.
Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.