Bilingual School-Community Liaison (Chuukese)

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is seeking a Bilingual/Bicultural School-Home Assistant to serve as a liaison among parents, school staff, and project personnel. The role involves translating information, promoting parent participation, and connecting families with community resources to support student success.

Requirements include two years of relevant experience and knowledge of Chuukese culture and language, with the ability to establish rapport across Chuukese communities.

Qualifications

• At least two years of paid or volunteer work with individuals or groups.
• Ability to explain materials related to the program/project/activity.
• Speak effectively with individuals and groups to elicit information.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison to promote cooperation between parents, school staff and project personnel.
• Translate and relate parents' concerns to school staff.
• Disseminate project information to parents and community members.
• Organize information sessions and encourage parent participation.
• Identify community resources and suggest options to assist parents.

Skills

Chuukese language

Community liaison

Effective communication

Rapport building

Job description

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is seeking a Bilingual/Bicultural School-Home Assistant to serve as a liaison among parents, school staff, and project personnel. The role involves translating information, promoting parent participation, and connecting families with community resources to support student success.

Requirements include two years of relevant experience and knowledge of Chuukese culture and language, with the ability to establish rapport across Chuukese communities.