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Job description
Community LiaisonThe position of the Community Liaison will be to serve as a connection between students, families, and school community members for the facilitation of addressing student needs.Duties and Responsibilities:Conducts/supports conversation between English and individuals who speak a language other than English including but not limited to discipline, class schedules, personal/social issues, interpreting reports, letters, attendance, and other school-related communications.Assists with the coordination and improvement of parent, school, and community communications and the academic achievement of all students.Assists families by providing contacts of requested/needed community resources.Maintains confidentiality of information regarding students.Establishes and maintains professional relationships with all students, staff, parents, and community partners.Addresses student, parent, and community questions and concerns as appropriate.Escalates parents' concerns to the appropriate school professional.Maintain an excellent attendance record.Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.Fluently bilingual in English and Somali/Spanish required. Must be able to communicate fluently orally and in written form in English and the language as specified in the job title. Work alongside administrators, teachers, and parents and interpret IEPs, MDTs, Plan 504, and other school-related meetings. Supports the district and schools with translations with school-related communications. Must exhibit skills pertinent to positive human relations and the ability to work effectively with principals, department heads, teachers, office staff, students, parents, administrators, businesses, post-secondary institutions, and community agencies. Skills in organization, time management, communication, and positive interpersonal skills. Support parent involvement activities sponsored by the EL program and assigned schools. Work with administrators and teachers to assist with the organization and scheduling of interpreters for parent/teacher conferences. Support home visits with other district staff members. Must have reliable transportation. Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality. Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance. Knowledge of the district's mission, purpose, goals, and the role of every employee in achieving each of them.Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations. Must have organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills. Exemplary attendance. Ability to work the required number of hours. Work hours will include evening and weekend work on occasion. Demonstrates a high level of independent and collaborative problem-solving ability. Demonstrates a high degree of initiative in day-to-day tasks and projects. Reliable transportation. Ability to work within the local community/neighborhood as appropriate. Work in standard office and school building environments. Exemplary communication skills, verbal and written.Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be: Five years of highly responsible executive secretarial or administrative aide experience preferred. Minimum High School Diploma required, advanced degree preferred. Must hold a valid driver license.
Worksite address
south sioux city, NE, 68776, US
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