Extended School Year Multilingual Summer Program - Bilingual Program Liaison

Tacoma Public Schools•Central Administration Building (CAB) 601 S 8th St., WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position facilitates the social and academic adjustment of bilingual students. The position provides direct instruction to individual bilingual students or groups of students. The Extended School Year (ESY) Summer Program positions are open to current Tacoma School District regular/contracted multilingual teaching staff only. External candidates will not be considered. The program runs from July 6 - August 6, 2026, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with staff hours from 7:45 am to 12:15 pm and student hours from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. An orientation is scheduled for June 23, 2026. Program sites include Lincoln High School, Meeker Middle School, and Lister Elementary School.

Requirements

Applicants must be current Tacoma School District regular/contracted multilingual teaching staff only.
Applicants must be able to be present for the full shift for all 20 days.
Associate’s degree or 72 credit hours of post-secondary education or passing state test to demonstrate knowledge and ability to assist in instructing students.
Fingerprints and successful WSP and FBI background clearance/sexual misconduct clearance.
Fluency and literacy in English and the required second language.
Ability to demonstrate reasonable, reliable, and regular attendance.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with school-aged youth is desired.

Responsibilities

Provides, under the direction of the classroom teacher, direct instruction to individual bilingual students or groups of students in various curriculum assignments or enrichment activities.
Relates concerns and cultural differences of students and parents to program and school staff; serves as a resource in activities intended to promote cross-cultural understanding.
Calls or visits and interviews families new to the District; submits interview forms to the bilingual program office; makes telephone contacts to students and their families for consultation related to school matters.
Assists teachers with classroom support functions as needed, including correcting papers, recording attendance, and duplicating curriculum materials.
Attends training sessions, workshops, and parent and/or staff conferences as assigned.
Serves as an interpreter as necessary during orientation, enrollment, counseling, and disciplinary procedures; translates/interprets school information including student records, District forms and publications, and related student-use materials for non-English speaking parents for program students only.
Provides bilingual translation/interpretation as needed to assist school staff in assessment of bilingual student learning skills, social adjustment needs, and in program implementation.
Maintains and updates knowledge and skills necessary for success in the position by attending meetings, workshops and/or other in-service activities as assigned.
Performs related duties as assigned, on a temporary basis.
Regular, reliable, predictable attendance or physical presence is an essential job requirement and critical to the performance of the work.