Bilingual Communication Specialist Program Assistant

Special Services; Lawrence (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Buren Intermediate School District SPECIAL SERVICES in Lawrence, Michigan seeks a Bilingual Communication Specialist Program Assistant to enhance communication between English- and Spanish-speaking students, families, schools, and agencies. The role is full-time and in-person, with a strong focus on accurate interpretation and translation.

The ideal candidate will be fluent in English and Spanish, hold a bachelor’s degree (translator certification preferred), and have prior school-based

Qualifications

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required; a bachelor’s degree and translator certification are preferred.
• Prior experience in a school setting, special education, and working with bilingual children and families is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fluent in both English and Spanish verbal/written skills.
• Interpret and assist communication in the classroom between school staff and students.
• Facilitate positive communication between the school and families.
• Translate VBISD documents including, official parent notices and home/school communication.
• Provide interpretation of home-school information in person, via phone and during meetings.
• Provide interpretation and translation services for special Education meetings, including IEP meetings.
• Connect bilingual families to school and service agencies.
• Present in a professional, positive and welcoming manner.
• Maintain confidentiality across all settings.
• Demonstrate a high degree of flexibility and collaboration.
• Accept feedback in a professional manner.
• Make student-centered decisions.
• Adhere to federal, state and VBISD policies and procedures.
• Model VBISD guidelines: Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence.
• Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon timelines.
• Seek ongoing improvement and accept feedback in a professional way.
• Perform additional tasks, responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Director or Superintendent.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Verbal/written bilingual

Interpreting in classroom

Communicating with families

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Translator certification preferred

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Status: Full time, in-person

Union: VBIESPA

Department/Program/Service: VBISD Early Childhood Programs & Services & VBISD Special Education Programs

Reports To: Supervisor of Early Childhood Special Education Services

Job Goals:

The primary job goals are to facilitate communication between English and Spanish speaking students, families, schools, and agencies in both oral and written form.

Qualifications

Education & Certification : Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required; a bachelor’s degree and translator certification are preferred.

Work Experience : Prior experience in a school setting, special education, and working with bilingual children and families is preferred.

Essential Job Functions:

Skills :

• Fluent in both English and Spanish verbal/written skills
• Interpret and assist communication in the classroom between school staff and students
• Facilitate positive communication between the school and families.
• Translate VBISD documents including, official parent notices and home/school communication
• Provide interpretation of home-school information in person, via phone and during meetings.
• Provides interpretation and translation services for special Education meetings, including IEP meetings
• Ability to connect bilingual families to school and service agencies
• Presents in a professional, positive and welcoming manner
• Maintains confidentiality across all settings
• Demonstrates a high degree of flexibility and collaboration
• Ability to accept feedback in a professional manner
• Make student-centered decisions
• Adhere to federal, state and VBISD policies and procedures
• Model VBISD guidelines: Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence
• Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon timelines
• Seek ongoing improvement and accept feedback in a professional way
• Perform additional tasks, responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Director or Superintendent.
• Valid driver's license required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time
• Ability to stand, bend and move up and down from the floor throughout the day
• Ability to travel across the county

Terms of Employment: As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.

Bilingual Communication Specialist Program Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5961016

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title: Bilingual Communication Specialist

Status: Full time, in-person

Union: VBIESPA

Department/Program/Service: VBISD Early Childhood Programs & Services & VBISD Special Education Programs

Reports To: Supervisor of Early Childhood Special Education Services

Job Goals:

The primary job goals are to facilitate communication between English and Spanish speaking students, families, schools, and agencies in both oral and written form.

Qualifications

Education & Certification : Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required; a bachelor’s degree and translator certification are preferred.

Work Experience : Prior experience in a school setting, special education, and working with bilingual children and families is preferred.

Essential Job Functions:

Skills :

• Fluent in both English and Spanish verbal/written skills
• Interpret and assist communication in the classroom between school staff and students
• Facilitate positive communication between the school and families.
• Translate VBISD documents including, official parent notices and home/school communication
• Provide interpretation of home-school information in person, via phone and during meetings.
• Provides interpretation and translation services for special Education meetings, including IEP meetings
• Ability to connect bilingual families to school and service agencies
• Presents in a professional, positive and welcoming manner
• Maintains confidentiality across all settings
• Demonstrates a high degree of flexibility and collaboration
• Ability to accept feedback in a professional manner
• Make student-centered decisions
• Adhere to federal, state and VBISD policies and procedures
• Model VBISD guidelines: Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence
• Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon timelines
• Seek ongoing improvement and accept feedback in a professional way
• Perform additional tasks, responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Director or Superintendent.
• Valid driver's license required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time
• Ability to stand, bend and move up and down from the floor throughout the day
• Ability to travel across the county

Terms of Employment: As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.

Position Type: Regular

Job Requirements

• At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Van Buren HR
• 490 South Paw Paw St.
• Lawrence, Michigan 49064
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]