745A - COMMUNITY SPECIALIST, Bilingual/ESL

REPORTS TO:  Coordinators of Bilingual/ESL

QUALIFICATIONS:        

  1. High School Diploma or GED
  2. To comply with the "No Child Left Behind" requirements, at least 48 semester hours of college credit or pass a rigorous test to be administered through Region VII.
  3. Keyboarding and computer proficiency
  4. Computational, organizational, and communication skills
  5. Fluent in English and  Spanish

JOB GOALS:

  1. To serve as the liaison for Limited English Proficiency (LEP) students between home, school, and community by assisting with challenges in the student’s environment that affect his/her adjustment and success in school.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Noncontractual (At-will); Paygrade 3  Estimated 214 days; estimated 8 hours daily Wage/hour status: Non-exempt

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
 

1.

Administer oral language proficiency test to all students on non-bilingual campuses who have a home language survey other than English        .
2.

Prepare bilingual documentation folders for all students on non-bilingual campuses who have a home language survey other than English.
3.

Represent the bilingual department at Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) meetings. 

4.

Assist the special education department by serving as translator at the Admission, Referral, and dismissal (ARD) meetings where parents do not speak English.
5.

Assist non-bilingual campuses with enrollments of students whose parents do not speak English.
6.

Assist the transportation department when problems arise on one of the bilingual buses.
7.

Translate for Central Administration personnel as needed for lunch applications, minority transfers, business matters, Central Review Committees, ARDS, and other areas as needed.
8.

Assist non-bilingual schools by translating their forms into Spanish.
9.

 Assist Head Start with test training.    

10.

Assist all departments by translating material into Spanish.
11.

Complies with directions and instructions from supervisor and performs other tasks and assumes such responsibilities as related to the position and assigned.
12.

Maintains positive and cooperative working relationships with colleagues and others in the conduct of district business and demonstrates team work in daily activities.
13.

Is prompt and timely in completing assignments and attending to details, accurately and efficiently.
14.

Is regular in attendance and complies with notification procedures for absences.
15.

Provides complete and accurate information in the conduct of district business.
16.

Maintains confidentiality in the conduct of district business.
17.

Complies with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
18.

Adheres to the district’s safety policies and procedures.
19.

Participates in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
20.

Participates in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
21.

If applicable, input, verify, or update PEIMS information as assigned by supervisor.
22.

Schedule all meeting for LPAC for the year.

EQUIPMENT USED: Uses computer, typewriter, printer, copier, FAX, calculator, and telephone.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands: Reading, ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); in English and Spanish; ability to perform basic arithmetic; maintain emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:  Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer terminal; occasionally lifting heavy boxes; works with frequent interruptions.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. 09/10 sr