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Parent Liaison - Grades K-5 JobID: 95390

• Position Type:

  Oth Classified Support Person/ Parent Liaison

• Date Posted:

  11/20/2024

• Location:

  Harris Elementary

• Date Available:

  01/03/2025

  Job Code: Parent Liaison - 050046 Standard Hours: 40 Department: Grades K-5 - 101199 Empl Class: TSW

  Minimum Salary: $26,271.00/Annually

  Maximum Salary: $41,936.00/Annually Scheduled Days: 190

  Target Openings: 1

     License and Certification Qualifications: Valid Georgia driver's license required.Education Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required. College training and/or academic preparation through non-English language preferred.Experience Qualifications: Experience in human services field, preferably with students and in a bilingual environment. Professional-level experience in another language or in a bilingual environment, work experience dealing with the public in a non-English language, work requiring the use of bilingual abilities, and work experiences dealing with families and children preferred.Skills Qualifications: Strong interpersonal and communication skills in English and the predominant minority language; word processing skills in English and at least one other language; high level of bilingual ability in English and predominant minority language; and ability to represent Gwinnett County Public Schools in a positive and professional manner.Primary Responsibilities: Provide family outreach and training activities to the parents of Limited English Proficient (LEP) students to assist them in helping their children improve their academic achievement and in becoming active participants in the education of their children.1. Outreach to parents of English Learner (EL) studentsa. Provide support, outreach and training to parents of English Learner studentsb. Assist with school enrollment of limited English proficient students and orient parents of EL students and their children to schoolc. Assist parents of English Learners in completing documents and other required formsd. Provide training to parents of English Learners on the key components of the GCPS system, including policies regarding Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) instruction and grading, information on how to interpret standardized test scores, information on attendance and disciplinary policies, etc., to assist them in becoming more engaged in their children's academic achievement.e. Organize and/or collaborate with others in the school and community, events for parents of EL students, including computer classes and ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) classes, to assist these parents in enhancing their skills, English proficiency and actively participating in the education of their childrenf. Provide regular verbal and written communication to parents of English Learners to increase their engagement in the education of their children and encourage participation in family engagement activitiesg. Facilitate faculty and staff use of the GCPS Language Bank to ensure quality communication with parents of EL studentsh. Assist school in the translation of school documents specifically for parents of EL students regarding the education of their childreni. Assist parents, especially those of EL and immigrant students, in accessing resources to meet their needs, in the areas of health, (including audiology and vision services, nutrition, immunization and general health), and educational resources to assist the parents in becoming engaged participants in the education of their children2. Engaging parents of EL students in supplemental Language Instruction Educational Programs (LIEPs)a. Engage parents of English learners in supporting the participation of their students in supplemental LIEPsb. Provide information on the purpose and organization of supplemental LIEPsc. Support school leaders, ESOL teachers, and content teachers in planning and organizing meetings and informational events to inform parents about supplemental LIEPsd. Assist parents with overcoming barriers to participation in supplemental LIEPse. Support parents in engaging their children with supplemental LIEPs outside of the regular school day whenever possiblef. Assist parents in supporting their children in successfully completing the academic work associated with supplemental LIEPsg. Follow up with parents of English Learners to help them build on the experiences their children have through supplemental LIEPs to prepare for success in the next school year or semester3. Support the local school with general interpretation and translation services and perform general school duties as assigned in accordance with guidance provided by ELL Programs.4. Perform other duties as assigned.Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.