French Bilingual Parent Coordinator
Urbana School District #116•Urbana, IL
3d•$20
About The Position
Act as a liaison between the school and French speaking families, providing outreach and coordinating support services. Coordinate and implement family education and school involvement activities for all French speaking students.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university or an Associate Degree plus substantial work experience.
- French and English Bilingualism
- Knowledge of schools and education terminology
- Good computer and technology skills
- Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience and ability to work with people from a variety of cultures and backgrounds
Responsibilities
- Assist families with the enrollment process and completing forms.
- Educate families unfamiliar with our school system and how they can advocate for their children.
- Translate oral and written communication and materials such as classroom newsletters, classroom materials, school memos, and forms.
- Interpret for parent conferences and parent meetings.
- Communicate with teachers and office staff regarding family communication to and from school.
- Collaborate with the school social workers to assist families with community resources such as childcare, health, food, clothing, and housing needs.
- Coordinate and assist with special events such as school carnivals, open houses, field trips, on-site park district activities, etc.
- Assist classroom teachers by helping with small groups of children as needed.
- Assist classroom teacher with assessments.
- Coordinate and attend school family events and after-hours meetings.
- Accompany social workers or classroom staff on home visits.
- Support school staff in understanding the culture of French-speaking families and looking for opportunities to include the culture in the classroom.
- Carry out any other duties the building and/or district administration assigns.
