Para Tech - Bilingual Family Support Liaison

Sylvania; Shelton (WA); On-site; USD 3,762,000 - 4,204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 sick leave days

Up to 12 paid holidays

6 personal leave days

5 bereavement leave days

Health insurance through SEBB

Job summary

Shelton School District is seeking a Para Tech - Bilingual Family Support Liaison at Shelton High School. The role supports families, students, and staff by strengthening home-school-community connections and promoting student success.

The position is 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, temporary for the remainder of the school year with potential extension based on enrollment and funding. Requires bilingual Spanish/English skills and a valid WA driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is required.
• Ability to pass a Federal background check.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between school district and home to track academic progress.
• Disseminate information to families about school programs and services.
• Design and conduct after-school tutoring for at-risk students.
• Coordinate home visits to support student adjustment.
• Facilitate home-school communication and family engagement.

Skills

Bilingual proficiency

Education

Two years college or AA degree

Job description

An opportunity to Inspire, Challenge, and Empower!

Posting Information

We are currently hiring a Para Tech - Bilingual Family Support Liaison for Shelton High School. This position will remain open until filled. For best consideration, applicants should apply by 10/2/2026.

Interview Process

Applicants are encouraged to apply by the deadline provided above. If selected for an interview, you will be invited to complete an Asynchronous Virtual Interview. Candidates chosen for a second round interview will participate in an in-person interviews at a date to be determined.

Schedule

8 hours per day; M-F. This position is temporary for the remainder of the 26/27 school year, but may be extended into future school years based on student enrollment, funding, and program need.

Location

Shelton High School

Salary

$27.31 - $30.52 per hour, depending on experience.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt (overtime eligible)

Benefits

• 12 sick leave days
• Up to 12 paid holidays
• 6 personal leave days (to be deducted from sick leave)
• 5 bereavement leave days
• (leave to be pro-rated by employee's scheduled work days for the school year)
• health insurance benefits through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
• other fringe benefits as allowed under under School Board Policies and Procedures and the Educational Support Personnel Collective Bargaining Agreement

Overview

The Para Tech - Bilingual Family Support Liaison at Shelton High School supports the Shelton School District's Strategic Plan by strengthening connections among families, students, and school staff. This position promotes meaningful home-parent-school-community partnerships that enhance communication, engagement, and access to resources, ultimately supporting student success.

Minimum Requirements

• Completed two (2) years (72 quarter credits) of study at an institution of higher learning OR AA degree from an approved institution, OR completion of the ETS ParaPro Assessment with a passing score.
• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Ability to pass a Federal criminal background check.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is required.
• Valid Washington State Driver's license and access to a reliable, insured vehicle for conducting home visits.
• Ability to be sensitive to the needs and families of students being served.
• Knowledge of community agencies and services.
• Willingness to attend in-service workshops to receive specific training in needed areas.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates high energy and professionalism.
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
• Dealing with problems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations.
• Read a variety of materials with understanding.Ability to complete 28 hours of District provided training within the first school year of employment as required by statute.
• Ability and willingness to learn and implement new strategies and techniques.
• Possession of excellent communication skills including active listening and two-way communication.
• Ability and willingness to maintain an upbeat, positive, and collaborative demeanor.
• Ability and willingness to maintain confidentiality and tact in all aspects of employment.
• Ability and willingness to incorporate lightheartedness and humor into the workplace.
• Ability and willingness to make independent decisions as well as work collaboratively with other staff.
• Ability and willingness to admit faults and learn from mistakes.
• Ability and willingness to apply policies, procedures, statutes, and regulations accurately.
• Ability and willingness to effectively and efficiently perform work in a fast paced environment with competing demands through organization, attention to detail, and prioritization.
• Ability and willingness to work with diverse students, staff, and families.
• Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations.
• Ability and willingness to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Essential Functions

• Serves as a liaison between the school district and the home for identified students, including tracking of academic progress in school, establishing home-school communication, and assisting parents in school processes and systems.
• Assist with the dissemination of information to the home regarding school programs and services that may benefit the student and family.
• Develop and implement parent involvement and participation activities and events.
• Design and conduct after school tutoring program for at-risk students.
• Become acquainted with local businesses and government agencies to determine how the community can best assist the school and to be able to make appropriate referrals for students and families.
• Conduct home visits, as appropriate, to assist students and families with their school adjustment.
• Take referrals from administrators, teachers, parents and community organizations on the Title I/LAP student needs, which involves communication with the home.
• Create activities which encourage and foster the strengthening of family relationships and of the home-school connection.
• Attend meetings for students, where appropriate, to address issues which positively impact student performance.
• Support and work with family programs already existing in schools.
• Assist students and families in successful transition between schools
• Performs other duties as assigned.