Parent Liaison- ESOL Bi-Lingual

Fulton County Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Schools in Atlanta seeks a bilingual Parent Liaison – ESOL to support ESOL families by coordinating programs, providing information, and guiding parents through school processes. This role emphasizes building partnerships and safeguarding student privacy while delivering orientations and workshops to increase parental involvement across schools.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, bilingual abilities, and at least two years working in education or social services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Bilingual/Biliterate in English and a minimum of one (1) other language.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in an educational or social services environment.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with parents and ensures opportunity for their involvement in our schools
• Assists staff in implementing and facilitating the NCLB guidelines for ESOL services
• Provides an annual orientation for ESOL parents about school, accessing the school, and ESOL program
• Increases ESOL parental involvement and helps parents navigate the educational system
• Offers services/information to ESOL parents and their families regarding: Health, Child Development, Parent Rights and Responsibilities, and School Improvement
• Assists in the coordination of services for children and families through multiple partnerships with public and private agencies by linking family members to opportunities and services in the community
• Provides opportunities for ESOL parents to enhance their knowledge of their child’s development
• Conducts meetings with parents and faculty to discuss relevant information
• Plans and implements parent workshops and direct parents to job skills training and job interviews opportunities
• Conducts written and oral surveys of ESOL parent/student needs
• Documents and maintains accurate records for all requirement state and federal reporting
• Develops partnerships with other social agencies
• Attends selected Fulton County Parent Liaison collaboration meetings and trainings
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Skills

Program planning

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural communication

Resource development

Confidentiality

MS Office

Organizational leadership

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

Provides support to District schools with a high ESOL student population by implementing policies and coordinating programs to build capacity for ESOL parental involvement; the role of the parent liaison is part of a comprehensive effort to build and ensure responsiveness, problem solving, and the helpfulness to all parents

• Interacts with parents and ensures opportunity for their involvement in our schools
• Assists staff in implementing and facilitating the NCLB guidelines for ESOL services
• Provides an annual orientation for ESOL parents about school, accessing the school, and ESOL program
• Increases ESOL parental involvement and helps parents navigate the educational system
• Offers services/information to ESOL parents and their families regarding: Health, Child Development, Parent Rights and Responsibilities, and School Improvement
• Assists in the coordination of services for children and families through multiple partnerships with public and private agencies by linking family members to opportunities and services in the community
• Provides opportunities for ESOL parents to enhance their knowledge of their child’s development
• Conducts meetings with parents and faculty to discuss relevant information
• Plans and implements parent workshops and direct parents to job skills training and job interviews opportunities
• Conducts written and oral surveys of ESOL parent/student needs
• Documents and maintains accurate records for all requirement state and federal reporting
• Develops partnerships with other social agencies
• Attends selected Fulton County Parent Liaison collaboration meetings and trainings
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Category

Support Staff

Job Function

Support Staff

Department

Creekside High

Required Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Certification/Licensure

Bilingual/Biliterate in English and a minimum of one (1) other language

Experience Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of experience working in an educational or social services environment

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to plan, organize, manage, and implement successful programs
• Must display strong interpersonal and public relation skills
• Ability to relate/interact with various cultures and social groups
• Ability to solicit resources for District needs
• Must exercise strict confidence in handling sensitive student and parent information
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Demands

• Routine physical activity associated with normal office environment

Posting ID

33856

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact Compliance Coordinator Gonzalo LaCava, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone [phone].TTY 1-800-255-0135.

Parent Liaison- ESOL Bi-Lingual

Req ID: Fulton County Schools

Nearest Major Market: Atlanta