What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Programs Home/School Liaison (250328001) position at Bremerton School District?
This position has a variable schedule and is 10-20 hours per month.
BREMERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 100-C
JOB DESCRIPTION - SPECIAL PROGRAMS HOME/SCHOOL LIAISON
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Special Programs Liaison will receive direction from the Assistant Director and/or designee on special requirements needed to achieve program goals. Liaisons will work under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director in the daily performance of their assigned duties. To meet the culturally relevant academic & linguistic needs of Native American/Alaskan Native, Migrant Ed, & Multilingual students. To connect Native American/Alaskan Native, Migrant Ed, & Multilingual students and families to resources that will enable the student to succeed in schools.
Reports to and evaluated by: Assistant Director or Designee
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Help student, parents, and staff to meet the students’ needs in the areas of academic achievement, attendance, graduation and social behavior.
- Provide support to students for assignment completion/graduation requirements.
- Monitor and report academic achievement, attendance, and social behavior to program and parents as requested.
- Connect families with Native American, Migrant Ed, & Multilingual resources to assist in developing family and student plans in support of the student’s success.
- Serve as a resource in sharing cultural awareness for staff and students. Assist in the presentation of cultural activities and notify staff of this service.
- Provide interpretation and translation supports in both written and verbal communication between school staff and non-English-speaking families.
- Attend additional training or meetings as required.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficiency in Spanish or Mam preferred.
- Must have a diploma or, if GED, must be working toward adult diploma.
- Must have ability to work well with students, parents, and school/district staff members.
- Ability to assume responsibility and carry out assignments in a dependable way and timely manner.
- Ability to keep accurate records.
- Ability to serve as a good role model for students and staff members.
- Ability to serve as a resource for cultural awareness and assist in the presentation of cultural activities.
- Familiarity with Native American cultures preferred.
- Must have computer skills or willingness to learn.
- Must meet competency tests in reading, writing, and math through testing.
