Bilingual ESL Paraprofessional & Family Liaison

Montgomery Public Schools; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

The Montgomery Public Schools are seeking an Itinerant English as a Second Language Paraprofessional to support multilingual learners and families at sites with many non-English-speaking students. In this role, you will help school personnel communicate with parents and students, and may provide academic support and family engagement.

Under the supervision of the ESL Education Specialist, this position requires bilingual abilities and a high school diploma, with a focus on confidentiality under

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and at least one additional language (oral and written).
• Demonstrated aptitude and skills necessary to perform responsibilities.
• Knowledge of educational terminology and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between school staff and families with interpretation and translation support.
• Provide accurate, confidential interpretation during parent-teacher conferences, enrollment/registration, school events, and family workshops.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA.
• Submit documentation of services provided, as required by the district.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of students and families.
• Adhere to school system rules, administrative procedures, policies, and regulations.

Skills

Bilingual proficiency

Educational terminology knowledge

Communication skills

Aptitude and skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Montgomery Public Schools are seeking an Itinerant English as a Second Language Paraprofessional to support multilingual learners and families at sites with many non-English-speaking students. In this role, you will help school personnel communicate with parents and students, and may provide academic support and family engagement.

Under the supervision of the ESL Education Specialist, this position requires bilingual abilities and a high school diploma, with a focus on confidentiality under