Bilingual Cultural Mentor

The Essential Function

The position serves as liaison between District staff and students and parents whose primary spoken language is not English. Responsibilities include providing academic assistance to students in the ESL program, interpreting for students, parents, and teachers, and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree, or two (2) years of college (minimum of 48 semester hours)
• A passing score on the ParaPro Assessment Test
• An equivalent combination of education, training, or experience may be acceptable
• Relevant training and experience: one (1) year or more of experience in translating and/or mentoring
• Experience and training in working with students in an instructional environment, preferably within a bilingual setting