Multilingual Family Liaison

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Starting Date: Immediately

The Natick Public Schools Seek Multilingual Family Liaison

Start Date:
Immediately

We invite you to explore a career with Natick Public Schools.

The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22. We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose outstanding staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families from Natick and Boston. Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe, trusting, respectful environment where learning is exciting, dynamic, and engaging, and where connectedness and belonging are valued and actively cultivated.

We are home to families that speak almost 60 different languages and our student population is approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students. With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world.

We enthusiastically welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengths-based approach. Please partner with us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community, promote and deliver equitable practices for all of our staff, students, and families, and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive.

Job Title

Multilingual Family Liaison

Location

Central Office

Reports To

Director of Multilingual Learning

Work days/FTE

5-10 hours per week

Schedule determined by need

Salary/Benefits

Grant funded

Rate: $35/hour up to 150 hours through June 30, 2027

Benefits Eligible?

No

Profile of a Natick Educator

JOB GOAL:

The Multilingual Family Liaison serves as a bridge between Natick Public Schools and families who speak languages other than English, helping them feel welcome, informed, and valued. The Liaison engages families in ways that honor their language and culture, guiding them through district and school processes, including enrollment and understanding English Learner Education programming.

The Liaison also supports the Director of Multilingual Learning by administering the English proficiency screener to new students and recruiting caregivers for the English Learner Parent Advisory Council (ELPAC). In addition, the Liaison partners with school staff, upon request, to help families navigate school processes and strengthen students’ sense of belonging.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Specialized Knowledge:

• Bilingual in English and at least one of the district’s most common languages (Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, Hebrew, or Chinese).
• Understanding of the diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds of families in the community and a commitment to equitable, inclusive family engagement.
• Knowledge of local community resources and services that support students and families is preferred.
• Comfort using technology and digital tools to maintain records, schedule meetings, and communicate with families and staff.

Preferred Experience:

• Member of the Natick or Metrowest community preferred
• Experience working in a public school district or community-based organization serving multilingual or immigrant families.
• Experience supporting multilingual family engagement initiatives.
• Exp…