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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
Essential Duties
- 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
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