Bilingual Community Liaison

Council Bluffs CSD; Council Bluffs (IA); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Council Bluffs CSD in Council Bluffs, IA seeks a Bilingual Community Liaison to support English Language Learners and Spanish-speaking families. This district-wide role is 260 days per year, 8:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m., starting at $22 per hour with potential increases based on experience. The position requires at least two years of college or an associate degree in human services or education, plus at least two years' experience with bilingual families.

Qualifications

• Two years of study at an accredited institution or an associate degree in human services or education.
• Minimum two years experience working with bilingual families/communities.
• Experience in an educational setting or with children preferred.

Responsabilités

• Report to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
• Welcome new English Language Learner (ELL) students as they arrive at school.
• Assist new ELL students and families in adjusting to US schools, cultures, and lifestyles.
• Assist with planning and facilitating bilingual parent groups and activities at assigned schools.
• Assist and facilitate in-home visits as needed.
• Assist with oral and written communication between families and school staff.
• Provide translation services for school-related matters.
• Provide translation services for the Special Education Department.
• Coordinate translation services for schools/families.
• Serve as a cultural resource for the District.
• Participate in professional learning opportunities as assigned.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding families and students.
• Build and maintain professional and harmonious working relationships with students, staff and the community.

Connaissances

Bilingual English/Spanish

Cross-cultural communication

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Two years of college or associate degree in human services or education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Description du poste

Council Bluffs CSD Council Bluffs Community School District - Council Bluffs, Iowa

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Bilingual Community Liaison

Job Details

Job ID: 5975511

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 28, 2026 7:02 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Please read attached job description for more detailed information.

Bilingual Community Liaison

District-wide

260 Days/Year, Year-Round

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (includes a required 30 minute unpaid lunch break)

Starts at $22.00 per hour (may increase based on experience)

Provide as-needed services for English Language Learners (ELL) and Spanish-speaking families to strengthen the relationship between home, school, and the language minority communities.

Education and Experience

• Required: Completion of two years of study at an institution of higher education or associate degree in human services or education
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree
• Required: Minimum of two years experience working with bilingual families and communities
• Preferred: Experience working in an educational setting or with children

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties must be performed on-site. Other duties may be assigned.

• Report to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
• Welcome new ELL students as they arrive at school.
• Assist new ELL students and families in adjusting to the United States schools, cultures and lifestyles.
• Assist with planning and facilitating bilingual parent groups and activities at assigned schools
• Assist and facilitate in-home visits as needed.
• Assist with oral and written communication between families and school staff.
• Provide translation services for school-related matters.
• Provide translation services for the Special Education Department.
• Coordinate translation services for schools/families.
• Serve as a cultural resource for the District
• Participate in professional learning opportunities as assigned
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding families and students
• Build and maintain professional and harmonious working relationships with students, staff and the community.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Council Bluffs Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, genetic information, ancestry, geographic location, citizenship, political party preference or belief, familial status (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) or any other protected trait or characteristic in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Human Resources at 712-328-6446.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Bilingual Education

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Contact Information

• Mallory Hempel
• 300 W Broadway
• Suite 1600
• Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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