Bilingual Parent Engagement Liaison Whittier Middle School

Haverhill Public Schools•Haverhill, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Haverhill Public Schools is seeking a Bilingual Parent Engagement Liaison for Whittier Middle School. This 10-month position (August-June) involves translating documents, communicating with Spanish-speaking families, interpreting at various school and district meetings, and building relationships with families and staff. The role requires a flexible schedule to accommodate parent and school needs, including some work in August at the Family Resource Center and attendance at district-wide events.

Requirements

Must be bilingual (English/Spanish)
Must have excellent verbal and written processing skills
Competent English and Spanish literacy skills
Must have strong written skills in another language
Must have good organization and time management skills
Must have skills necessary to engage and work with others from diverse ethnic and cultural groups
Must be able to relate positively with others, as evidenced by evaluations and/or references
Possess an Associates Degree or higher preferred
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak multiple languages preferred

Responsibilities

Translate written documents as needed
Make/take phone calls to/from Spanish-speaking families as needed by school personnel
Interpret during a variety of school meetings, including: report card conferences, discipline, special education IEP meetings, new student/family orientation meetings, speech and language evaluations, among others
Develop and maintain constructive and trusting relationships with families and staff
Represent the school professionally and courteously
Attend and interpret at school’s Open House and report card afternoons and evenings, among other events
Assist in the development of, and attend parent informational workshops
Regularly utilize district Google scheduling calendar for all meetings, appointments, personal days, etc.
Interpret at out-of-district IEP/Special Education meetings on a rotating basis with other liaisons
Translate district-wide department paperwork on a rotating basis with other liaisons
Attend and interpret at minimum 3 district-wide afternoon or evening events throughout the school year, at the request of building principal or any Central Office administrator
Maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate parent/school needs with regard to attending meetings
Work two days in August in Family Resource Center one week prior to the start of school
Other responsibilities as assigned by Principal and/or Superintendent