Bilingual Counseling Assistant — ELL & Family Liaison

The School District of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Philadelphia is seeking a non-instructional liaison to facilitate communication between staff, students, parents/guardians, and community resources. This role focuses on interpretation across languages to support multilingual students and families.

Responsibilities include interpreting for IEP meetings, assessments, and parent/guardian conferences, and coordinating outreach to immigrant and refugee families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; if educated outside the US, credentials must be verified through PDE Evaluation service.
• Fluency in English and the appropriate foreign language is required.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates communication between school staff, students, and parents/guardians by providing accurate interpretation.
• Collaborates with ESOL and teachers to interpret rubrics and classroom instructions.
• Communicates student performance, attendance, and behavior to parents/guardians.
• Participates in discussions to develop post-secondary planning for students with limited English proficiency.
• Distributes translated documents and ensures all communications are translated.
• Interprets during IEP meetings, psychological evaluations, and parent/teacher conferences.

Skills

Bilingual English/foreign

Microsoft Suite

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The School District of Philadelphia is seeking a non-instructional liaison to facilitate communication between staff, students, parents/guardians, and community resources. This role focuses on interpretation across languages to support multilingual students and families.

Responsibilities include interpreting for IEP meetings, assessments, and parent/guardian conferences, and coordinating outreach to immigrant and refugee families.