Bilingual/Bicultural School-Home Assistant (Marshallese) - Kaimuki High

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 36,621 - 43,864; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is seeking applicants for a Bilingual/Bicultural School-Home Assistant position based in Honolulu, Hawaii. The role requires a deep understanding of Marshallese culture, as well as the ability to communicate and assist families in navigating school systems.

Your responsibilities will include acting as a liaison between parents and school personnel, promoting understanding and participation in educational activities. Ideal candidates should have at least two years of relevant experience and the ability to communicate effectively in Marshallese.

Qualifications

• Two years of paid or volunteer work experience with groups.
• Experience in effectively communicating with individuals.
• Knowledge of Marshallese culture and language.

Responsibilities

• Promote cooperation between parents and school personnel.
• Assist in solving educational problems for students.
• Translate and explain school programs to parents.

Skills

Understanding Marshallese culture

Ability to speak, read, write Marshallese

Effective communication skills

Ability to establish rapport

Planning and conducting group sessions

Job description

Overview

Description: This posting is being used to fill Bilingual/Bicultural School-Home Assistant positions at the specific location.

Salary Range: Bilingual/Bicultural School-Home Assistant, SR-11: $3,606.00 per month

Responsibilities

• Serves as liaison to assist in promoting cooperation and understanding between parents, and school and project personnel.
• Serves as liaison to assist in solving students' educational and related problems.
• Disseminates project information.
• Explains school programs, policies and procedures to parents; translates and relates parents\' concerns to project and school staff.
• Seeks community resources and maintains a file of these resources; suggests various resources to assist parents with their problems.
• Suggests parents and others in the community with special skills as resource persons in the classrooms.
• Encourages parents to participate in school activities.
• Assists in organizing Parent Advisory Groups and encourages parents to participate.
• Assists in planning and developing projects to increase parent participation in school-related activities.
• Plans for and/or conducts information and interest sessions for parents.
• Assists in translating information on various social and health programs, etc.
• Participates in various training programs; prepares activity reports.

Minimum Qualifications

General Experience Requirements

Except for the substitutions provided for in this specification, applicants must have had general work experience of the kind and quality described below:

• Two (2) years of paid or volunteer work experience in which the applicant worked with individuals and groups and was required to possess the following ability or demonstrated same:
• Understand and explain various 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 to elicit pertinent information.
• Plan and conduct group information sessions.
• Prepare activity reports.
• Recognize and identify basic individual human needs.

Specialized Experience

In addition, applicants must have had at least one (1) year experience that provided knowledge and skills:

• Knowledge of Marshallese culture. Such knowledge may have been gained by participating in normal daily living activities in one of these communities.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand Marshallese language. Such ability may have been gained by participating in normal daily living activities in one of these communities.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with Marshallese communities.

License

This position requires possession of a valid motor vehicle operator\'s license to drive in the State of Hawaii.

Substitutions

• Substitution options for general experience through completed Human Services curricula as specified.

Quality of Experience

Possession of the required number of years of experience will not by itself suffice; the overall experience must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Supplemental Information

Salary: The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.

Requirements

Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position as of the date of the application. Education and experience may not be gained concurrently unless specifically indicated. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week are not credited.

Temporary Assignment

Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet minimum qualifications must be verified and attached to the application with one of the options provided.

• A copy of the TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report;
• A signed letter from the supervisor including name, TA job title, start and end dates, TA duties performed, and hours worked; or
• Copies of signed SF-10 forms.

Documents

Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents attached before November 16, 2023 do not automatically attach to applications submitted on and after December 16, 2023. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education.

Information about Temporary Positions

Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. A temporary employee may become permanent after satisfactory completion of the initial probation period and may apply for promotions and transfers. Other rights and benefits may apply, with exceptions for certain return rights and placement rights.

Equal Opportunity

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with applicable laws. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, or other protected characteristics as required by law.

Payday and Benefits

New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month. 12-month civil service and SSP employees enjoy a range of benefits, including holidays, vacation, sick leave, health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, and more. Benefits vary by employment type and collective bargaining agreements.

Driver\'s License: This position requires a current, valid Driver\'s License. A copy must be mailed or attached upon applying. Do you have a current, valid driver\'s license?

• Yes
• No

General Experience Verification

Do you have at least two (2) years of paid or volunteer work experience in the specified areas?

• Yes
• No

General Experience Details

For each employer/position, provide complete information including employer name, official job title, dates of employment, hours per week, major duties, and supervisor details. If you do not have experience, enter None.

Marshallese Specialization

Specialized experience requires speaking, reading, writing, and understanding Marshallese. If applicable, indicate language ability and provide details of experience with Marshallese culture and community rapport.

Substitution Options

Indicate if you are using education to meet the General Experience Requirement. Attach official transcripts when submitting your application.

Transcripts and Other Documents

Official or copies of official transcripts, certifications, and other verifying documents must be submitted with your application. If not received, your application may be rejected.

Notes

The above is intended as a general summary of the benefits offered and is subject to change. This does not constitute a contract or binding agreement.