Language and Cultural Engagement Specialist (Arabic Speaking)- Anticipated

Job Title

This is a 10-month position.

This position is responsible for assisting with school district efforts to alleviate student and school problems. Duties are performed in English and/or Arabic verbally and in writing. The employee works with parents, students and community agencies in an effort to promote greater and more effective student participation in the classroom and increase culturally responsive parent engagement. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of, a School Principal and the Assistant Director of Bilingual Education and World Languages.

Does related work as required.

• Performs work duties in English and/or Arabic:

• Meets with students and parents on school-related problems;

• Maintains records of activities with students and parents;

• Participates in student conferences on school-related problems with teachers and student support staff;

• Assists in data collection;

• Makes school, home, and agency visits;

• Participates in parent and student workshops and conferences;

• Develops basic written reports regarding student progress.

• Supports Registration Office as outlines by the AD of BEWL annually.

• Performs related work as required.

Working knowledge of the District's and community agencies' policies and programs as they relate to troubled youth;
Working knowledge of appropriate community and public service agencies for assistance in problem solving;
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing in English and in Arabic;
Ability to maintain simple records;
Ability to prepare basic reports;
Ability to motivate and lead students;
Ability to plan and coordinate schedules and visits;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, school and community staff;
Ability to conduct activities in English and in Arabic;
Good judgment.

Salary: $30,781-$33,734 commensurate with experience.

Location:

Paige ES

Candidates interested in applying must complete an online application. In addition, all applicants are requested to submit a current resume. This is a competitive Schenectady County Civil Service position. Candidates must meet civil service requirements for appointment. Candidates must currently hold this title or be reachable on the civil service list when available. If a list is not available, this will be a provisional appointment and the successful candidate must take the appropriate civil service examination and be reachable.

The Schenectady City School District is committed to hiring members of the protected classes and residents of the City of Schenectady. For more information on the Schenectady City School District recruitment and hiring plan, please contact the Office of Human Resources. The Schenectady City School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race or gender.

This policy is in compliance with the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Regulations and Bylaws of the Board of Education of the Schenectady City School District.