Marshallese Community Liaison

OTTUMWA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Ottumwa, Iowa

POSITION TITLE:   Marshallese Community Liaison          

REPORTS TO:   Director of Special Programs    

QUALIFICATIONS:  

1. High School Diploma or equivalent is required, two-year degree preferred.
2. Bilingual required. Preferred fluent in both English Marshallese
3. Experience working in a public-school setting, preferred.
4. Knowledge of student and parent requirements preferred.
5. Demonstrate ability to collaborate with district staff and community agencies.
6. Ability to develop effective working relationships with migrant students and their families, and district staff.
7. Demonstrate initiative and creativity and willing to work flexible hours to accommodate the needs of migrant students and families.
8. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Additional Requirements:

1. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
2. Skilled in helping a diverse population register for school and access physicals/immunizations necessary for full enrollment.  
3. Must be proficient in technology and with Google Docs, Calendar and Sheets.
4. Must demonstrate the ability to work with groups and/or individuals from diverse backgrounds.
5. Must have excellent organizational skills.
6. Must be knowledgeable of data collection processes.
7. Must be willing to work collaboratively with ELL teachers and fellow Diversity Advocates to plan and implement parent and/or family meetings.
8. Must demonstrate ability to work well in a team setting.
9. Must have the ability to relate to parents, students, and community members who come from diverse backgrounds.
10. Must be willing to travel in-district and have a valid driver's license.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

1. Communicate with newly identified migrant students, out-of-school youth, or migrant families to identify services needed to overcome obstacles of migrant lifestyle to achieve education goals.
2. Assist families with enrolling in programs that provide needed services by helping to overcome barriers such as transportation, transcripts, immunizations, etc.
3. Provide information and/or direct services to improve academic success.
4. Monitor academic status of migrant students.
5. Serve as a language conduit between, students, families, district staff, and community as needed (to include both interpreter and translation services).
6. Facilitate meetings with Migrant family members.
7. Maintain accurate records and up to date Google Calendar schedules.

1. Attend meetings and in-services as requested by Director of Student Supports.

1. Help to facilitate cultural understanding.
2. Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation.  All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently.  This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.  Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This position is as needed/on-call and will pay $20.00 per hour worked.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluations of Support Services Personnel. 

DATE: 2/17/25

Salary : $20