Kosraean/Marshallese School-Home Liaison

Hawaii State Department of Education; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaii State Department of Education is seeking a Bilingual/Bicultural School-Home Assistant to serve as a liaison between parents, school staff, and project personnel. The role promotes cooperation, assists in resolving student-related issues, and disseminates information to families.

The position emphasizes translating concerns, coordinating community resources, and encouraging parental participation in school activities and advisory groups as part of ongoing program development.

Qualifications

• Two years of paid or volunteer work with individuals and groups.
• Ability to explain program materials and encourage participation.
• Speak effectively with individuals and groups and elicit information.
• Plan and conduct group information sessions.
• Prepare activity reports.
• Recognize basic human needs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison to promote cooperation between parents and school/project personnel.
• Translate and relate parents' concerns to staff and disseminate information.
• Seek community resources and maintain a file of options.
• Encourage parent participation in school activities and advisory groups.
• Assist in planning projects to increase parent involvement.
• Plan information sessions for parents and translate information on programs.

Skills

Explain materials to participants

Establish rapport with individuals and

Effective verbal communication

Plan and conduct group information

Prepare activity reports

Identify basic human needs

Education

Human Services Curriculum (1 year) substitution

Human Services Curriculum (2 years) substitution

Substantial completion of Human Services Curriculum

Job description

Hawaii State Department of Education is seeking a Bilingual/Bicultural School-Home Assistant to serve as a liaison between parents, school staff, and project personnel. The role promotes cooperation, assists in resolving student-related issues, and disseminates information to families.

The position emphasizes translating concerns, coordinating community resources, and encouraging parental participation in school activities and advisory groups as part of ongoing program development.