Community Liaison, Multilingual Education Program

Frederick County Public Schools•Frederick, MD

42d•$24

About The Position

The Community Liaison has the primary responsibility for developing and maintaining home-school communication in matters related to social and academic growth of identified students. Essential Functions Reporting directly to the Supervisor of ELL in coordination with the principal, the Community Liaison, ELL performs the following duties: Act as a central point of contact to welcome EL parents, help with enrollment, answer questions about FCPS, and assist students/parents to get off to a good start Works collaboratively with FCPS personnel to assist parents new to Frederick County Public Schools. Develop parent education programs in attitudes, skills, and tasks for supporting their child's education. Helps organize parent events for parents and community members. Assist parents in understanding and utilizing school programs available to students. Connect EL parents with appropriate community services to ensure that parents and children have support necessary to excel in FCPS Communicate parent concerns to FCPS stakeholders as appropriate. Participate in professional learning to enhance job related skills. Transport children and families as appropriate. Collaborates with the International Office to support EL families. Maintain confidential information and records. Collaborates with other FCPS community liaisons as necessary. Encourage two-way communication between parent and school staff. Translate documents and interpret, as necessary. Other Functions Provides written and oral bilingual reports to schools and others as required. Performs other duties as assigned by the EL Supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Proficiency in a language other than English, Spanish preferred
Possession of a valid driver's license
Effective bilingual oral and written communication skills.
Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Regular and predictable attendance.

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree - Two (2) years' relevant experience may be substituted for associate degree.
General knowledge of school organization and programs.
Demonstrated knowledge of community resources within the Frederick community.
Experience working with families who speak a language other than English.
Familiarity with the FCPS policies, goals and programs.

Responsibilities

Act as a central point of contact to welcome EL parents, help with enrollment, answer questions about FCPS, and assist students/parents to get off to a good start
Works collaboratively with FCPS personnel to assist parents new to Frederick County Public Schools.
Develop parent education programs in attitudes, skills, and tasks for supporting their child's education.
Helps organize parent events for parents and community members.
Assist parents in understanding and utilizing school programs available to students.
Connect EL parents with appropriate community services to ensure that parents and children have support necessary to excel in FCPS
Communicate parent concerns to FCPS stakeholders as appropriate.
Participate in professional learning to enhance job related skills.
Transport children and families as appropriate.
Collaborates with the International Office to support EL families.
Maintain confidential information and records.
Collaborates with other FCPS community liaisons as necessary.
Encourage two-way communication between parent and school staff.
Translate documents and interpret, as necessary.
Provides written and oral bilingual reports to schools and others as required.
Performs other duties as assigned by the EL Supervisor.