Bilingual School-Home Liaison & Community Connector

Hawaii State Department of Education; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaii State Department of Education is seeking a Bilingual/Bicultural School-Home Assistant to serve as liaison between parents, school and project staff, promoting cooperation and understanding. The role involves translating information and connecting families with resources to support student achievement.

Applicants should have experience working with diverse communities, especially Chuukese populations, and be able to explain programs, translate concerns, and organize parent participation

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of paid or volunteer work experience with individuals and groups.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison to promote cooperation between parents, school and project personnel.
• Solve students' educational and related problems with parents and staff.
• Disseminate project information to parents and staff.
• Explain school programs, policies and procedures to parents; translate and relate parents' concerns.

Skills

Chuukese language

Rapport building

Public information sessions

Translation support

Effective communication

Report writing

Job description

Hawaii State Department of Education is seeking a Bilingual/Bicultural School-Home Assistant to serve as liaison between parents, school and project staff, promoting cooperation and understanding. The role involves translating information and connecting families with resources to support student achievement.

Applicants should have experience working with diverse communities, especially Chuukese populations, and be able to explain programs, translate concerns, and organize parent participation