Bilingual Education Communications Specialist

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

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