School/Community Bilingual Liaison English/Spanish(Temp)(Bilingual Required)

Gresham-Barlow School District 10J; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Gresham-Barlow School District 10J is seeking a School/Community Liaison - Bilingual to serve as a resource for school personnel and families, focusing on non-English-speaking communities. The role supports enrollment, attendance and communication of school events, working with parents to promote understanding and independence.

Responsibilities include translating communications, coordinating with district staff, and facilitating language services for students and families, under supervision of

Qualifications

• Experience with school-age children and families preferred.
• Ability to perform basic clerical tasks and data entry.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of designated language helpful.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student records.
• Understand and apply rules, regulations, policies; meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Translate verbal and written communications to assist students, staff and parents.
• Promote parental involvement and increase access to school information.
• Coordinate with administrators, counselors and social workers to aid students and families.
• Provide language support by phone to feeder and other district schools; schedule language assessments.
• Perform recordkeeping and data entry in ELL and related databases.
• Maintain flexible hours for evening meetings and events; ensure prompt attendance.
• Support other personnel and participate in meetings to improve skills.

Skills

Clerical skills

Arithmetic

Office equipment

Bilingual communication

Language proficiency

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Application Deadline: In-District Bargaining Unit Members September 14, 2026. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit member, outside applicants will be considered thereafter until filled.
Projected Start Date: Approximately September 30, 2026 . Exact date to be determined by the district.
This is a temporary position 09/01/2026 to 02/28/2027
7 hours/day, 190 days/year
Salary Range 16 $27.42 to $37.58/hour
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the desired qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our desired qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the desired qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities.
Job Summary: The job of "School/Community Liaison - Bilingual" is done for the purpose/s of serving as a resource to other school personnel requiring assistance with non-English speaking persons (with a specific focus on issues related to student enrollment, attendance, discipline, and keeping the community informed of key school events), working with parents to promote understanding and independence in accessing school information and assisting (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of English Language Learners.

Essential Job Functions

• Translates verbal and written communication/s for the purpose of assisting students, teachers, administrators, office staff, counseling staff, security monitors, and parents in communicating effectively
• Provide activities that promote parental involvement, provide information and training to parents and increase parental access to school
• Work with administrators, counselors, social worker, nurse and outside agencies (as needed) to assist students and families
• Provides language support by phone to feeder schools and other schools in the district as appropriate for the purpose of assisting students, teachers, administrators, office staff, and parents in communicating effectively Administers tests and language assessments under the guidance of an ESL teacher or counselor for the purpose of evaluating students' language ability and scheduling students in classes
• Performs recordkeeping and basic clerical functions for the purpose of supporting teachers in maintaining students' files and inputting data into the ELL and other databases
• Maintains flexible work hours in order to accommodate the needs of the school community at evening meetings and events
• Has prompt and regular attendance

Other Job Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Participates in various meetings for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one's skills/knowledge
• Assists with the transportation needs of students, including walking them to and from the bus, supervision of students on the way to and from the bus, supervision of loading and unloading of busses, arranging for the transportation needs of students

Essential Job Requirements - Qualifications

• Experience Required: Prior job related experience paid or volunteer with school age children and families
• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skills to perform basic clerical functions, perform basic arithmetic calculations, operate standard office equipment (including the use of specific computer applications), use English in verbal and written form, use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling. Knowledge of designated language (written and oral), principles of child development, instructional processes. Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods, communicate effectively in both English and designated language, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, maintain confidentiality of student records, meet scheduled deadlines, read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, policies, rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations. Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling/keyboarding, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity.
• Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogen training

Gresham-Barlow School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of this district and the board of education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups in any educational programs, activities or employment. Gresham-Barlow provides equal access to individuals with disabilities.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER