Bilingual Communication Specialist Program Assistant

Van-Buren-Intermediate-School-District

Lawrence (MI)

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USD 38 000 - 50 000

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Il y a 13 heures

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Résumé du poste

Van Buren Intermediate School District is seeking a Bilingual Communication Specialist Program Assistant in Lawrence, Michigan. The role focuses on facilitating communication between English- and Spanish-speaking students, families, schools, and agencies, in both oral and written forms.

Responsibilities include interpreting classroom communications, translating official VBISD documents, and supporting IEP meetings with families and staff, while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish required; bachelor’s degree and translator certification are preferred.
Experience in a school setting, special education, and working with bilingual children and families is preferred.
Strong interpretation/translation skills for meetings and home/school communications.

Responsabilités

Interpret and assist communication in the classroom between staff and students.
Facilitate positive communication between the school and families.
Translate VBISD documents including official parent notices and home/school communications.
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.
Ability to connect bilingual families to school and service agencies.
Maintains confidentiality across all settings.
Demonstrates a high degree of flexibility and collaboration.
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.

Connaissances

Fluent in English and Spanish verbal/w

Interpretation in classroom

Positive family communication

Document translation

Home-school interpretation

Special Education meetings support

Connect bilingual families to services

Professional presentation

Confidentiality

Flexibility & collaboration

Feedback & professional growth

Student-centered decisions

Policy adherence

VBISD guidelines model

Timely completion of tasks

Continuous improvement mindset

Additional duties as assigned

Valid driver’s license

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Translator certification preferred

Description du poste

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.

The position is open until filled.