Qualifications:

1. A high school diploma or GED. 
2. One to three years of relevant experience. 
3. Must be bilingual (Spanish/English preferred). 
4. Must demonstrate cultural competency. 
5. Must be able to travel. 
6. Must have a valid driver’s license.
7. Missouri Substitute Teaching Certification.

Preferred: 

1. Bachelor’s Degree in related field. 
2. Two or more years of experience in social services or related fields. 
3. Experience doing home visits and parenting education, case management, problem solving, and team building.
4. Excellent oral and written communication skills. 

Reports to: Director of Special Services

Purpose: Using a strengths-based approach, advocates for multilingual learners and their families by removing language and educational barriers in order to provide access to high quality educational opportunities.

Essential Job Functions:

• Act as a liaison among school district programs, community agencies, teachers, students, and families.

• Consult with parents, administrators, counselors, teachers, and other relevant individuals regarding enrollment and school placement.

• Provide parent activities to build upon parents’ ability to support their children with academic goals.

• Administer Newcomer Screener Kit, WIDA Screener, and/or WIDA ACCESS Assessment as requested.

• Facilitate communication with parents, students, and school staff by translating orally between the native language and English in meetings, consultations, assessments, and other interactions as required.

• Communicate with parents of multilingual learners and provide translation services in order to discuss attendance, parent meetings, health issues, literacy events, and other school programs.

• Collaborate with district social worker(s) to refer parents to applicable community services for which they may qualify through the development of a referral system.

• Make regular home visits (with other relevant school staff) to families to develop rapport, assess needs, and build on strengths.

• Inform school staff of changes in family situations that might reflect on child behavior or attendance.

• Keep an accurate regard regarding communications, student progress, and services provided.

• Collaborate with ELD staff and other family advocates.

• Attend work, in a regular, reliable, and punctual manner

• Participate in ongoing professional growth opportunities and follow ethical and legal standards and guidelines. 

• Other duties as assigned.  

FLSA: Non-exempt

Salary Schedule: Classified grade 7

Terms of Employment: 10 months