Tagalog-Fluent Multicultural Liaison for School Support

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Municipal Pension Plan

Extended Health & Dental

Job summary

The Vancouver School Board invites applications for a Multi-Cultural Liaison Support with Tagalog Fluency (School & Student Support B). This in-person role supports students and families, translating and interpreting in English and Tagalog across school sites in Vancouver.

Candidates should have a high school diploma plus two years of post-secondary education in relevant fields or a diploma, plus two years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of grade 12 plus 2 years of post-secondary education or a diploma in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Immigration/Migration studies, Ethnic/Cultural/Indigenous studies, Human Development and Family studies, Applied Behaviour Science or Education.
• Minimum of two years of related work experience.
• Extensive knowledge of cultural adaptation challenges in an educational setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to navigate school/community resources.

Responsibilities

• Assist students from Filipino-speaking communities to maximize benefit from the school system and help families participate in education.
• Provide interpretation in one-to-one and group settings, and during meetings and inquiries.
• Serve as liaison among district staff, school staff, students, parents, and communities.
• Translate between English and Tagalog and provide cultural competency development for staff.
• Support school and student services and perform related duties as needed.

Skills

Tagalog fluency

Microsoft Office

Travel required

Intercultural communication

Education

Diploma in Psychology

Diploma in Sociology

Diploma in Social Work

Diploma in Child & Youth Care

Job description

The Vancouver School Board invites applications for a Multi-Cultural Liaison Support with Tagalog Fluency (School & Student Support B). This in-person role supports students and families, translating and interpreting in English and Tagalog across school sites in Vancouver.

Candidates should have a high school diploma plus two years of post-secondary education in relevant fields or a diploma, plus two years of related experience.