ISD - Bilingual Liaison Lead

Beaufort County School District; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort County School District in Beaufort, South Carolina seeks a Bilingual Liaison Lead to translate documents and provide interpretation for ESOL programs. You’ll support parents, students, and teachers by facilitating communication and assisting with registrations and conferences.

The role requires bilingual Spanish/English skills, strong computer proficiency, and attention to confidentiality. This full-time position offers district-level impact in instructional services.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Bilingual-Spanish/English proficiency required.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Translates documents and materials between languages.
• Translates school registration information and related materials.
• Welcome Center registrations.
• Interprets at seminars, meetings and teleconferences.
• Provides consecutive or simultaneous translation as needed.
• Assists ESOL and classroom staff with parent conferences and home visits.
• Maintains ESOL student files and databases.
• Registers new minority students and orients parents.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal or district.

Skills

Bilingual-Spanish/English

MS Office Suite

Education

High School diploma

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

ISD - Bilingual Liaison Lead

Beaufort County School District INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT - Beaufort, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in CERRA-SC

Job Details

Job ID: 5619005

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 31, 2026 7:06 PM (UTC)

Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE: Under general supervision, translates documents and other material from one language to another; and/or translates spoken passages from one language to another during seminars, teleconferences, and/or meetings. Expresses either approximate or exact translation, depending upon the nature of the occasion. May specialize in a specific subject area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Reads and rewrites technical documents in specified language, following established rules pertaining to factors such as word meaning, sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
• Translates school document information such as free/reduced lunch information, immunization information and all pertinent information regarding school registration forms, including evaluation of student's previous school records.
• Welcome Center registrations.
• Serves as interpreter at seminars, speeches, meetings, teleconferences, and provides consecutive or simultaneous translation between languages.
• Listens to complete statements in one language, translates to second, and translates responses from second into first language; expresses either approximate or exact translation, depending on nature of occasion.
• In simultaneous interpreting, renders oral translation of material and time it is being spoken. Supports ESOL and classroom teachers by assisting with parent conferences, IEP meetings, home visits, and by obtaining parent signatures on appropriate forms.
• Provides clerical support for the ESOL program, develops and maintains database for all LEP students.
• Maintains ESOL student files and sends necessary materials to schools as students transfer.
• Registers all new minority students and participates in establishing specialized contacts, and provides parent/student orientation on school practices, regulations, requirements and community resources.
• Receives briefing or prepares through reading and study on subject to be discussed prior to interpreting session.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties when assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Minimum High School diploma plus demonstrated responsible office experience.
• Strong computer skills including full MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Bilingual-Spanish/English

EXPERIENCE

• Fluent in written and spoken English and in foresight language(s).
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Strong verbal, written communication, interpersonal, and listening skills are essential.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job. Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
• Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
• Speak and hear.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.

WORK PLACE EXPECTATIONS:

• Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Have regular and punctual attendance.
• Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.
• As an employee of Beaufort County School District, I am to adhere to confidentiality as directed by Federal, State and Local Laws/Regulations; and in accordance with district administrative rules as it pertains to sensitive information, employee information and student information. Failure to adhere to confidentiality may result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination of employment.

REPORTS TO: Principal and District ESOL Coordinator

DAYS PER YEAR: 260

SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Paid on the ClassifiedSalary Schedule - Level 110

EMPLOYEE GROUP: Classified

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

EMPLOYEE'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT:
1. I have reviewed the above position description and understand its contents.
2. I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time and once notified of changes, I remain responsible for knowledge of its contents.
3. I hereby certify that I possess the physical and mental ability to fulfill the essential functions of the above position with or without reasonable accommodation(s). If I require accommodation(s) in order to fulfill any or all of these functions, I agree to provide information to the District regarding the requested accommodation(s).
Employee's Name (Print): ___________________________________
Employee's Signature: ___________________________________
Date: __________________________

THE BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Type: Full-time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Sonji Leach
• 2900 Mink Point Blvd.
• Beaufort, South Carolina 29901
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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