Bilingual School Liaison & Parent Engagement Advocate

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education; Lihue (HI); On-site; USD 34,205 - 46,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays and leave benefits

Health insurance eligibility

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education seeks a Bilingual/Bicultural School-Home Assistant to support families in Lihue. This role emphasizes translating, outreach, and coordination with schools and community partners to improve student success.

You will help explain school programs to parents, organize information sessions, and promote parental participation in school activities, ensuring clear communication across diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of paid or volunteer work with individuals and groups; must demonstrate ability to explain materials and encourage participation.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand Marshallese language.
• Knowledge of Marshallese culture and ability to engage Marshallese communities.

Responsibilities

• Serves as liaison to promote cooperation between parents, school, and project staff.
• Solves students' educational and related problems by coordinating with families.
• Disseminates project information and explains school programs to parents.

Skills

Bilingual communication

Marshallese language

Rapport building

Information dissemination

Job description

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education seeks a Bilingual/Bicultural School-Home Assistant to support families in Lihue. This role emphasizes translating, outreach, and coordination with schools and community partners to improve student success.

You will help explain school programs to parents, organize information sessions, and promote parental participation in school activities, ensuring clear communication across diverse communities.