Bilingual/Bicultural School-Home Assistant (Marshallese and/or Chuukese) - Kau Complex

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education; Hawaii; On-site; USD 36,621 - 43,864; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays (13 per year; 14 during election year)

Vacation and sick leave (21 days per year)

Health insurance

Group life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plan contributions

Workers' compensation benefits

Union and collective bargaining rights

Job summary

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is seeking a Bilingual/Bicultural School-Home Assistant located in Hawaii. This role serves as a liaison to foster cooperation between parents and schools, assisting in educational issues and promoting parent participation. Successful candidates should have a strong understanding of Marshallese and/or Chuukese culture and language, as well as the ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with communities. A driver's license is also required.

Qualifications

• Two years of paid or volunteer work experience with individuals and groups.
• At least one year of experience in community engagement.
• Possession of a current, valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison to promote cooperation between parents and school.
• Assist in solving students' educational problems.
• Disseminate project information to parents.
• Encourage parents to engage in school activities.

Skills

Knowledge of Marshallese and/or Chuukese culture and language

Ability to speak, read, write, and understand Marshallese and/or Chuukese

Effective communication

Ability to establish rapport with communities

Job description

Bilingual/Bicultural School-Home Assistant

Salary Range: $3,606.00 per month. The advertised salary is based on full‑time employment and includes shortage and school‑year differentials, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison to promote cooperation and understanding between parents, school, and project personnel.
• Assist in solving students' educational and related problems.
• Disseminate project information.
• Explain school programs, policies and procedures to parents; translate and relay parents' concerns to project and school staff.
• Seek community resources, maintain a file of these resources, and suggest various resources to assist parents with their problems.
• Suggest parents and others in the community with special skills as resource persons in the classrooms.
• Encourage parents to participate in school activities.
• Assist in organizing Parent Advisory Groups and encourage parent participation.
• Assist in planning and developing projects to increase parent participation in school‑related activities.
• Plan and/or conduct information and interest sessions for parents.
• Assist in translating information on various social and health programs.
• Participate in various training programs and prepare activity reports.

Minimum Qualifications

• General Experience: Two (2) years of paid or volunteer work experience with individuals and groups, demonstrating the ability to:
  • Understand and explain materials related to the program/project/activity.
  • Establish and maintain rapport with individuals and groups and encourage participation in program/project activities.
  • Speak effectively with individuals and groups and elicit pertinent information.
  • Plan and conduct group information sessions.
  • Prepare activity reports.
  • Recognize and identify basic individual human needs.
• Specialized Experience: At least one (1) year of experience providing knowledge and skills in:
  • Knowledge of Marshallese and/or Chuukese culture and language.
  • Ability to speak, read, write, and understand Marshallese and/or Chuukese.
  • Ability to establish and maintain rapport with Marshallese and/or Chuukese communities.
• License Requirement: Possession of a current, valid driver's license.
• Successful completion of approved Human Services Curriculum may substitute for required experience.

Equal Opportunity

The Hawaii State Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, National Guard participation, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991.

Benefits

• Paid holidays (13 per year; 14 during election year).
• Vacation and sick leave (21 days per year for eligible units).
• Health insurance (partial employer premium pay where eligible).
• Group life insurance (free policy for employees and retirees).
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement plan contributions (eligible after 10 years of service).
• Workers' compensation and social security benefits.
• Union and collective bargaining rights.