Parent Liaison- ESOL Bi-Lingual

Summary

Provides support to District schools with a high ESOL student population by implementing policies and coordinating programs to build capacity for ESOL parental involvement; the role of the parent liaison is part of a comprehensive effort to build and ensure responsiveness, problem solving, and the helpfulness to all parents

Essential Duties

• Interacts with parents and ensures opportunity for their involvement in our schools

• Assists staff in implementing and facilitating the NCLB guidelines for ESOL services

• Provides an annual orientation for ESOL parents about school, accessing the school, and ESOL program

• Increases ESOL parental involvement and helps parents navigate the educational system

• Offers services/information to ESOL parents and their families regarding: Health, Child Development, Parent Rights and Responsibilities, and School Improvement

• Assists in the coordination of services for children and families through multiple partnerships with public and private agencies by linking family members to opportunities and services in the community

• Provides opportunities for ESOL parents to enhance their knowledge of their child’s development

• Conducts meetings with parents and faculty to discuss relevant information

• Plans and implements parent workshops and direct parents to job skills training and job interviews opportunities

• Conducts written and oral surveys of ESOL parent/student needs

• Documents and maintains accurate records for all requirement state and federal reporting

• Develops partnerships with other social agencies

• Attends selected Fulton County Parent Liaison collaboration meetings and trainings

• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Required Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Certification/Licensure

Bilingual/Biliterate in English and a minimum of one (1) other language

Experience Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of experience working in an educational or social services environment

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to plan, organize, manage, and implement successful programs
• Must display strong interpersonal and public relation skills
• Ability to relate/interact with various cultures and social groups
• Ability to solicit resources for District needs
• Must exercise strict confidence in handling sensitive student and parent information
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Demands

• Routine physical activity associated with normal office environment