Bilingual Transition Liaison (Part-Time)

New London Public Schools; New London (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

health

dental

vision

retirement

paid leave

life and disability insurance

other fringe benefits

Job summary

New London Public Schools is seeking a Bilingual Transition Liaison to support bilingual students and families as they transition into the high school environment. You will serve as a cultural and linguistic bridge, ensuring equitable access to school resources, counseling, and support services.

The role involves interpreting, translating documents, collaborating with staff, and helping families understand graduation requirements and programs.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school or educational setting.
• Familiarity with the high school education system and student support services.
• Experience with interpretation and translation in an educational context.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or Haitian Creole highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support bilingual students transitioning into the high school environment.
• Act as interpreter during meetings, phone calls, and school events involving non-English-speaking families; translate documents.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and administrators to support student success and family engagement.

Skills

Bilingual communication

Interpreting

Job description

Your next great opportunity starts here! At New London Public Schools, you'll join a welcoming team that celebrates innovation, values every voice, and empowers you to make a lasting impact on students and the community from day one.

Reports to:

Director Multilingual Learners

Pay

$29/ hourly

Employment Terms

Part-Time, 10-Month, 8:30 am 2:00 pm (30 minute unpaid lunch) Monday-Friday

Position Overview

The Bilingual Transition Liaison supports bilingual students and their families as they transition into the high school environment. This position plays a vital role in promoting academic success and building strong connections between families and the school community. The liaison will serve as both a cultural and linguistic bridge, ensuring equitable access to school resources, counseling, and support services.

Typical Duties And Responsibilities

• Supporting Student Success:
  • Assist newly enrolled bilingual students with transitioning into the school environment.
  • Facilitate access to counselors, academic programs, and student services.
  • Support students and families in understanding graduation requirements, academic expectations, and available supports.
  • Help students develop confidence and a sense of belonging within the school community.
• Bridging Communication:
  • Serve as an interpreter during meetings, phone calls, and school events involving non-English-speaking families.
  • Translate key documents and communication to ensure parents are fully informed and engaged.
  • Help foster cultural understanding and sensitivity among school staff.
• Collaborating with School Staff:
  • Partner with teachers, counselors, and administrators to identify and address barriers to student success.
  • Share relevant cultural or linguistic insights that may impact student learning or family engagement.
  • Assist in planning and implementing family engagement events, orientation programs, and workshops.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience working in a school or educational setting.
• Familiarity with the high school education system and student support services.
• Experience with interpretation and translation in an educational context.

Preferred Requirements

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or Haitian Creole highly desirable.

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• retirement
• paid leave
• life and disability insurance
• other fringe benefits

Benefit offerings, eligibility, and terms vary by position and are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement, Board of Education policy, and/or individual employment agreement. Additional information is available on the District's Human Resources website.

Mandatory Pre-Employment Screening & Compliance Notice

In accordance with Connecticut state law, all offers of employment at New London Public Schools are conditional upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background screening and sexual misconduct background check. Candidates must fully comply with the disclosure and employment verification requirements mandated under Conn. Gen. Stat. 10-222c. Failure to provide the required authorizations, complete the statutory screening process, or meet the district's standards of safety and fitness for employment will result in the immediate disqualification of the applicant or the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

New London Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and Connecticut state laws, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.