Early Learning- Outreach/Recruitment Specialist

Capital Region ESD 113•Tumwater, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Early Learning Outreach/Recruitment Specialist position is responsible for fluently interpreting and translating between English and Spanish for assigned centers, families, and community members. This role involves providing community outreach and engagement in Early Learning, modeling best practices for translation and interpretation, and creating and delivering language access professional development opportunities for Early Learning staff. This position is distinguished by its essential functions and educational requirements and reports to the ELP- Director of Early Learning.

Requirements

Skills required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
Educational needs, Spanish and English language fluency, principles and techniques of best practices for engagement of Spanish-speaking families and community members, and training and mentoring staff who translate and interpret.
Knowledge required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and solve practical problems.
Translating documents and assessment data; interpreting verbal communications; interpreting and translating technical and medical language; operating standard office equipment including pertinent computer software; preparing and maintaining accurate records; demonstrating language competency or seek assistance for content area specific translations as needed; demonstrating willingness for professional development in the field, including achieving certification based on future OSPI and PESB requirements.
Ability to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment.
Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods.
Ability to work with others; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment.
Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans.
Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate.
Communicating with a variety of groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; projecting a professional image; and exercising good judgment when dealing with students, students' families, and coworkers.
Working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; tracking budget expenditures.
Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions.
There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization's services.
Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.
Community college and/or vocational school degree with study in job-related area.
Criminal Justice and DEL Fingerprint/Background Clearance
MMR Clearance
WA State Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Release

Nice To Haves

AA or BA in Early Childhood Education or related degree with a minimum of thirty (30) quarter or twenty (20) semester credits in ECE preferred.
Bachelors degree is preferred.
First Aid/CPR certificate within 60 days of hire
Food Handlers certificate within 30 days of hire
Willingness and ability to or currently enrolled in a course to obtain a CDA or in a degree program leading to an AA in Early Childhood

Responsibilities

Develops relationships with community organizations, provides community outreach and engagement, and serves as a community liaison for the purpose of strengthening partnerships between Spanish-speaking communities and the ESD 113.
Develops and delivers language access professional development opportunities for the purpose of increasing the effectiveness of Early Learning and ESD 113 staff who translate and interpret.
Identifies opportunities to grow the language access service line for the purpose of creating a more collaborative environment across ESD 113's region.
Interprets information during meetings (e.g. parent/teacher conferences, IEP meetings, behavior support plan meetings, board meetings, policy council, and medical emergencies, etc.) for the purpose of creating a more collaborative environment.
Manages assigned publications for the purpose of developing content, writing, and producing high-quality and accurate products in a timely manner.
Manages multiple schedules across the Early Learning department for the purpose of providing information and support, ensuring availability, and delivering established services.
Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and receiving information to develop or enhance skills.
Provides a trusting relationship where students and families can share their thoughts, aspirations, concerns, and interests related to district engagement for the purpose of program engagement.
Researches, recommends, and develops a quality assurance process for the use of computer-assisted interpreting and translation software tools for the purpose of more efficiently responding to language access requests.
Trains and coaches Early Learning staff who are engaged in translating and interpreting for the purpose of effective language access practices.
Translates various Early Learning communications (e.g. Family Handbook, school closure announcements, assessment data), etc.) for the purpose of increasing access for Spanish-speaking families and community members to critical school communications and ESD programs.
Travels between ESD 113, Early Learning sites, and other locations as needed for the purpose of completing the essential functions of the job.
Upholds confidentiality for the purpose of maintaining student privacy.
Writes, edits, and proofreads content for the purpose of creating print, website, social media, and family communications.
Writes, publishes, and analyzes complex data from various sources for the purpose of providing data-driven feedback to inform department and school district decisions.
Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.