Bilingual Counseling Assistant — Russian Interpreter & Liaison

PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT seeks a bilingual professional to act as a cultural broker between school staff, students, and guardians. You will facilitate communication, support parents in engaging with educational opportunities, and ensure equitable access for multilingual students.

Essential skills include fluency in English and one foreign language, alongside strong cultural understanding. This position is pivotal in building relationships with immigrant communities and enhancing educational engagement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fluency in English and one foreign language (Bengali, Cantonese, Malayalam, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish, Tajik, or Ukrainian).
• Demonstrated knowledge of social and cultural needs of students.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between school staff and parents.
• Provide interpretation for school-related events and meetings.
• Encourage parent engagement through outreach activities.

Skills

Cultural knowledge

Bilingual proficiency

Communication skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT seeks a bilingual professional to act as a cultural broker between school staff, students, and guardians. You will facilitate communication, support parents in engaging with educational opportunities, and ensure equitable access for multilingual students.

Essential skills include fluency in English and one foreign language, alongside strong cultural understanding. This position is pivotal in building relationships with immigrant communities and enhancing educational engagement.