Bilingual Family Liaison (ESL Support)

Omaha Public Schools; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Omaha Public Schools seeks a Bilingual Liaison to support students, families, and schools by translating and facilitating communication between English speakers and language communities. The role requires strong attendance, organization, and cross‑cultural collaboration with district staff.

The 12‑month, 8‑hour day schedule at the Teacher Administrative Center in Omaha, NE includes translating reports, coordinating parent communications, and connecting families with community resources.

Qualifications

• Minimum Two (2) years college coursework completed with continued progress toward a Bachelor's Degree required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Fluently bilingual in English and a language as specified in job title required.
• Must be able to express himself/herself orally and in writing in English and language as specified in job title.
• Must be able to serve as a translator (orally and in writing) for language as specified in job title-speaking students, their parents, the community, and school personnel.
• Excellent attendance record.
• This individual must exhibit skills pertinent to positive human relations and the ability to work effectively with principals, curriculum specialists, teachers, central office staff, students, parents, administrators, business, post-secondary institutions, community agencies, and the community.

Responsibilities

• Conducts/supports conversation between English and individuals who speak a language other than English including but not limited to discipline, class schedules, personal/social issues, translates reports, letters, and other school related communications.
• Assists with the coordination and improvement of parent, school and community communications and the academic achievement of all students.
• Assists with the communication of student attendance concerns.
• Assists families by providing contacts of community resources as required.
• Translates documentation as required.
• Maintains confidentiality of information regarding students.
• Works closely with the principal, guidance counselors, administrators, curriculum specialists, teachers, staff and students.
• Establishes and maintains professional relationships with all students, staff, parents, and community partners.
• Administers current testing method to determine eligibility for the EnglishLearners program.
• Addresses student, parent, and community questions and concerns as appropriate. Escalates concerns to the appropriate school professional as required.

Skills

Bilingual English/Dari

Translation skills

Excellent attendance

Time management

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Public school experience

Education

Two years college coursework

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

LAS Links

ELPA21 Screener

Job description

Omaha Public Schools seeks a Bilingual Liaison to support students, families, and schools by translating and facilitating communication between English speakers and language communities. The role requires strong attendance, organization, and cross‑cultural collaboration with district staff.

The 12‑month, 8‑hour day schedule at the Teacher Administrative Center in Omaha, NE includes translating reports, coordinating parent communications, and connecting families with community resources.