School-Community Liaison - Bilingual Vietnamese

Garden Grove Unified School District•Garden Grove, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, provides bilingual liaison between the school, home, and the community; provides assistance to school families who may be eligible for various community services; and performs related work as required. Persons in these positions normally work 3 to 3.5 hours per day during school session and they may be required to work outside of regularly scheduled hours for scheduled or unscheduled district and public events.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent
Some experience providing oral interpretation and/or written translation are required.
Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing in both English and Vietnamese.
Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver License and remain insurable at the standard insurance rate.
Correct English and designated world language usage, including spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Computer programs and software including specialized language word processing software programs.
Telephone and office etiquette and procedures.
School programs and policies, and community resources.
Cultural nuances of designated language.
Vocabulary related to a school district environment.
Ability to promote school and district activities and encourage families to participate in them.
Ability to learn about community services available and explain them to families.
Ability to communicate effectively in the English language and the language of the community, both in oral and written form.
Ability to work cooperatively with students, parents, teachers, site leadership and representatives of various community groups and agencies.
Ability to operate computers and other standard office equipment and software effectively.
Ability to maintain accurate office records.

Nice To Haves

Completion of some college level courses is desired.

Responsibilities

Serves as a liaison to facilitate communication about students which will help teachers and provide information to the parents/guardians about the school and its policies and programs.
Works closely with site leadership and staff to interpret for student-related matters.
Provides oral interpretation for a variety of meetings such as teacher conferences, Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, student discipline meetings, attendance meetings, and other meetings as assigned.
Plans, coordinates, and presents parent education programs on a variety of topics, as directed.
Assists with the referrals to community agencies for student and family needs, such as those relating to counseling, welfare, housing, employment, legal services, nutrition, medical care, eye-glasses, and clothing.
Assists parents/guardians with applications and forms as appropriate.
Encourages parents/guardians to attend and participate in various workshops, meetings, advisory committees and other special events and may provide transportation if approved by an administrator.
Provides written translations such as flyers, newsletters, emails, and other communications.
May take students home who become ill or for other reasons cannot remain at school; may assist site leadership or staff with home visits as needed.
Performs a variety of related clerical duties to support school and parent education programs.