Bilingual Liaison (Spanish Speaking) (Rate starts at $22.62 per hour)

Omaha Public Schools•Omaha, NE

4d•Onsite

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. This position works August through May when students are in session.

Requirements

Minimum Two (2) years college coursework completed with continued progress toward a Bachelor's Degree required.
Fluently bilingual in English and Spanish required.
Must be able to express himself/herself orally and in writing in English and Spanish.
Must be able to serve as a translator (orally and in writing) for Spanish-speaking students, their parents, the community, and school personnel.
Excellent attendance record.
Must have own transportation.
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.
Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to work within the local community/neighborhood as appropriate.
Exemplary communication skills, verbal and written.
Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.
Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service.
Employee Punctuality and Appearance: In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave. Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee’s supervisor or building administrator.
All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and is appropriate for their position.
Regular attendance is important.
A background check which demonstrates background is acceptable for the position sought and working with or around students.
Verification of U.S. Citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.
Successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required by federal law for your position).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
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.
Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
Must have organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work the required number of hours.
Demonstrates a high level of independent and collaborative problem solving ability.
Demonstrates a high degree of initiative in day to day tasks and projects.
Work in standard office and school building environment.
Works under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks.
Works with a diverse population including multiple nationalities and cultures requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.

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.