Parent Liaison (ESOL Bi-Lingual)

Provides support to District schools with a high ESOL student population by implementing policies and coordinating programs to build capacity for ESOL parental involvement.

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 directs parents to job skills training and job interview opportunities
• Conducts written and oral surveys of ESOL parent/student needs
• Documents and maintains accurate records for all required 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

Requirements

• 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

Skills

• Ability to plan, organize, manage, and implement successful programs
• Strong interpersonal and public relation skills
• Ability to relate/interact with various cultures and social groups
• Ability to solicit resources for District needs
• Strict confidentiality in handling sensitive student and parent information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Routine physical activity associated with normal office environment