Multilingual Family Outreach and Engagement Liaison - multiple

Westfield Public Schools; Westfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Westfield Public Schools is seeking a Multilingual Family Outreach and Engagement Liaison on a part-time, grant-funded basis to support English Learners and their families in Westfield, MA. The role involves coordinating with the EL Supervisor, connecting with caretakers, and connecting families with community resources to improve student engagement and progress.

Responsibilities include assisting families to create a stable home study environment, helping students meet course requirements, and

Qualifications

• Desire to work with multilingual students and their families to support a student’s academic growth and personal well-being; familiarity with Westfield’s social services and understanding of family dynamics.
• Language proficiency of families preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Connect with the caretaker periodically or as requested by school/district staff to determine any support needed for the family
• Work with EL Supervisor to seek community resources as is possible
• Support families to provide stable home environment for students to complete homework and come to school prepared to learn
• Support families as they acclimate with their children to schooling, especially those who’ve had interrupted or no prior schooling.
• Communicate with students, families, and school staff to identify barriers that may be preventing learning
• In small groups or one-on-one, provide enrichment and assistance to the students to meet school expectations
• Communicate with school staff about family and student progress and needs, as is necessary
• Perform any additional duties that may be assigned by the Superintendent or designee

Skills

Language proficiency

Community engagement

Job description

Multilingual Family Outreach and Engagement Liaison - multiple

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Job Details

Job ID: 5917553

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 08, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Multilingual Family Outreach and Engagement Liaison will provide families of English Learners support to enhance student engagement in school, increase language proficiency and achieve academic success. Support includes working with the EL Supervisor to procure resources, communicating with the caretakers and the school staff about students' progress and any needed accommodations, and providing students’ assistance in meeting course requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Multilingual Family Outreach and Engagement Mentor shall:

• Connect with the caretaker periodically or as requested by school/district staff to determine any support needed for the family
• Work with EL Supervisor to seek community resources as is possible
• Support families to provide stable home environment for students to complete homework and come to school prepared to learn
• Support families as they acclimate with their children to schooling, especially those who’ve had interrupted or no prior schooling.
• Communicate with students, families, and school staff to identify barriers that may be preventing learning
• In small groups or one-on-one, provide enrichment and assistance to the students to meet school expectations
• Communicate with school staff about family and student progress and needs, as is necessary
• Perform any additional duties that may be assigned by the Superintendent or designee

Grant funded

Rate: $36 per hour up to 100 hours through June 30, 2026

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $36 to $36 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Student Services > Social Worker

Student Services > Translator

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Job Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS: Desire to work with multilingual students and their families to support a student’s academic growth and personal well-being; familiarity of Westfield’s social services and understanding of family dynamics; Language proficiency of families preferred. Work outside school hours. Multiple positions available based on languages represented in the community.

  EVALUATION

  Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Westfield Public School evaluation, observations by WHS Administration, and student/family feedback.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Anna Antropova , Supervisor of English Learners Program
• 94 North Elm Street
• Suite 101
• Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]