Bilingual Academic Coach (Rohingya/English) – School Liaison

Journey's End Refugee Services-PEO; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Journey’s End Refugee Services, Inc. is seeking an Academic Coach to serve refugee and immigrant families in Buffalo, NY. The role focuses on native-language support, school enrollment advocacy, and bridging families with the Buffalo Public Schools.

The position follows school hours with some weekend/evening hours for parent trainings and orientations. Candidates should be fluent in English and Rohingya and comfortable working in a diverse, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent and literate in English and Rohingya (Read, write and type).
• Experience working with the refugee population or in a diverse classroom environment.
• Basic computer skills, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, and online platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist refugee and immigrant students by providing native language support in Buffalo Public School classrooms.
• Bridge between refugee families and schools, supporting enrollment, orientation, problem solving, transportation, and access to services.
• Conduct home visits to assess needs and provide program overview to families.
• Plan, recruit, and implement mini-academies, summer school, and orientations.
• Collaborate with school social workers to address needs including social-emotional concerns and referrals.
• Interpret for parent meetings, trainings, orientations, and communications.
• Help parents understand educational services and school registration processes.
• Document services in case files and maintain appropriate boundaries.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English fluency

Rohingya literacy

Basic computer skills

Job description

Journey’s End Refugee Services, Inc. is seeking an Academic Coach to serve refugee and immigrant families in Buffalo, NY. The role focuses on native-language support, school enrollment advocacy, and bridging families with the Buffalo Public Schools.

The position follows school hours with some weekend/evening hours for parent trainings and orientations. Candidates should be fluent in English and Rohingya and comfortable working in a diverse, mission-driven environment.