Bilingual Family Support Specialist

The following documents must be complete and current for application to be considered:

Online Application

Letter of Interest

Resume

Copy of Certification

Three Current Letters of Recommendation

Other:
Letter of interest should include backgroud information

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, family studies, early childhood education, child development, or a related field strongly preferred but not required;
• Must be fluent in spoken and written Spanish and be able to carry out the performance responsibilities in both English and Spanish;
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively with staff, community partners, children, and families in the provision of high quality services and resources;
• Ability to work in a diverse workplace and appreciate culturally and linguistically diverse families and needs;
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, problem solve, organize work, meet schedules and deadlines, follow directions and take initiative;
• Ability and willingness to work as a team member and to work independently with little or no supervision;
• Ability to plan and organize program components, implement policies and procedures, and develop program priorities;
• Experience with technology, including Google Classroom, Google Meet, and Power School;
• Experience writing and managing grants, preferred but not required;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in a professional manner;
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation;
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.
• REPORTS TO: Principal
  JOB GOAL: The Bilingual Family Support Specialist’s main focus is to develop the district’s relationships with children and families. The ideal candidate for this role will work with the Principal as well as the Office of Equity, Partnerships and Achievement to facilitate school-based programs that encourage family involvement. The Bilingual Family Support Specialist will provide interpreting and translation services when needed and will also visit the homes of current or potential students.
  It shall be a daily expectation that the Bilingual Family Support Specialist makes attendance calls; conducts family check-ins (e.g. home visits, phone calls, virtual meetings); interfaces with families at pick-up and dismissal; prepares weekly communication updates using a newsletter template from the Office of Equity, Partnerships, and Achievement; and conducts teacher/classroom check-ins.
  PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Serves as a liaison between a school and the local community, between families and teachers, between parents and the school district, and with social agencies committed to the welfare of the students.
• Works with the principal to create a welcoming school environment.
• Thinks and acts in ways that respect ethnic, cultural, and linguistic diversity.
• Contacts parents and families through phone calls, home visits, and meetings at school or district in order to encourage participation in school and or district activities and events.
• Works directly with families to identify boundaries to attendance and support with referrals and resources to assist in improving attendance.
• Facilitates welcome workshops for new families, including training on laptops, e-mail, Google Classroom, Google Meet, and Power School.
• Refers students/families to outside agencies (e.g. state agencies, medical professionals, counselors, foundations, charities, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the needs of students and families are met.
• Maintains a flexible work schedule (participation in evening and/or weekend events and activities will be required at various times).
• Prov…