School Home Liaison for English Learner or Migrant Programs
Federal Programs
EMPC, Level G | 9 Months - 184 Days
Revised August 2024
Requirements
Education Level | Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or comparable/equivalent degree/level from another country. |
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Experience Required | Three to five years of experience working with refugee, immigrant and migrant families or organizations. |
Physical Requirements | Constant hand-eye/mind-eye coordination and hearing; intermittent sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, dialing, filing, grasping, indexing, keyboarding, lifting, driving, and speaking are required. |
Other Requirements | Proficiency reading, speaking and writing in English and in at least one of the high incidence languages in the District required so as to effectively communicate with refugee, immigrant and migrant students and their parents.Must have an ability to acquire a comprehensive working knowledge of school district policies as they relate to state and federal rules and regulations. Must have a valid driver’s license and insurance. |
Reports To | Coordinator of Language Immersion Programs |
Received Guidance From | Building Principals |
Essential Function & Duties
Serves as a liaison between the District and families relative to attendance, school enrollment, health issues, tardiness, and cultural programs.
Effectively communicates with students and families regardless of any language barriers or seeks alternatives for interpretation.
Completes all time and effort reports.
Facilitates transportation solutions for students and parents for school attendance and meeting purposes.
Advocates for English Learner students and their families as assigned by a supervisor.
Designs and coordinates meetings for parent and/or student information or training opportunities regarding acculturation issues related to education.
Promotes parental involvement in the schools and is the link between the school and home to help families understand the expectations for their children’s success in school.
Available to work day/evening hours and/or a split shift.
Performs other duties that may be assigned by the administration.
Working Conditions
Climatic Environment | Inside & Outside
Work is occasionally conducted in a comfortable environment. Intermittently subjected to cold below 32 degrees and heat above 100 degrees.
Hazards
Occasionally subject to atmospheric conditions of odors, mist, and poor ventilation. Exposure to communicable diseases. Travel to various locations in and outside the city limits will cause exposure to hazardous driving and walking conditions.