Bilingual Hispanic Student Success Liaison

Howard County Public School System; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick and Safe Leave

403(b) plan

Job summary

Howard County Public School System is seeking a Hispanic Achievement Liaison to collaborate with school staff, families, and the community to accelerate academic achievement for Hispanic students. The role reports to the Hispanic/Latinx Achievement Program Supervisor and works with a school principal to support one or more communities.

The position emphasizes data-informed decisions, family involvement, and coordination with external organizations while providing translations and participating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in education, a social science, or a closely related field.
• Experience working with Hispanic students and their families in the United States.
• Fluency in English and Spanish in oral and written communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively with people of different backgrounds.
• Evidence of successful interpersonal skills enabling collaboration with admins, central staff, students, teachers, families, and other stakeholders.
• Proficiency with web-based productivity and collaboration tools (Google Suite preferred or Microsoft Office Suite).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with school staff to implement the school system vision and mission by serving as a communication link between school staff, Hispanic students, and their families.
• Monitor the academic progress of all Hispanic students to ensure appropriate placement and growth.
• Monitor the behavioral data of all Hispanic students to promote positive learning behaviors.
• Educate and inform the school community regarding Hispanic student and family needs.
• Engage and facilitate the involvement of Hispanic families in the educational process.
• Establish relationships with administrators, colleagues, students, and parents that reflect respect for every individual.
• Collaborate with non-profit and government agencies to provide resources to support Hispanic students and families.
• Provide written and oral language translations, of a brief nature, as needed to facilitate communication.
• Participate in curricular program meetings to provide information, support, and feedback to families.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interpersonal skills

Collaborating with diverse groups

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Howard County Public School System is seeking a Hispanic Achievement Liaison to collaborate with school staff, families, and the community to accelerate academic achievement for Hispanic students. The role reports to the Hispanic/Latinx Achievement Program Supervisor and works with a school principal to support one or more communities.

The position emphasizes data-informed decisions, family involvement, and coordination with external organizations while providing translations and participating