Language Liaison

In an effort to provide direct, immediate services to non-English speaking parents, students and community members the Language Liaison will be responsible for providing oral interpretation and written translation in language identified.

Location:            Lincoln Center

Responsibilities:   (1) Meet, place and respond to calls from parents and other non-English speaking individuals; (2) Assist office workers with the processing of registration and parental permission forms for the enrollment of non-English speaking students and/or parents and guardians; (3) Communicate effectively orally and in writing in language identified; (4) Participate in IEP reviews, 504 meetings, English Language Learner conferences based upon the language needs of the student and parents/guardians; (5) Provide written translation of IEP forms, Section 504 plan, school letters, individual parent communication, and other documents as identified by the school and district; (6) Respond to inquiries or concerns in a timely manner; (7) Demonstrate initiative for recognizing and resolving issues, concerns, or problems; (8) Use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to guide individuals and groups toward task accomplishment; (9) Assist school personnel in their efforts to make referrals to community agencies; (10) Assist school personnel in obtaining specific information; (11) Assist in implementing collaborative activities with district/school staff; (12) Attends school, district or community meetings as needed to provide interpretation services; (13) Assists with end of year English Language Learners program language assessment conferences; (14) Provide interpretation and translation in regards to student discipline conferences, including hearing and appeals; (15) Disseminates pertinent information to appropriate parties; (16) Provide language assistance to students in academic and social settings; (17) Potential to serve on committees, councils, and/or task forces; (18) Represent the District to outside shareholders in a professional and supportive manner; (19) Complete required reports and maintain all required records; (20) Keep a record of appointments, mileage and home visits as assigned; (21) Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: (1) Meet Illinois and federal NCLB paraprofessional approval; (2) Must pass District 60 Bilingual Skills and Proficiency Test; (3) Ability to conduct oral and written communication in Spanish; (4) Personal transportation; (5) Ability to pass the paraprofessional basic skills test administered in the Human Resources Office, 1201 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan, IL 60085

Salary:   $12.14 per hour

Additional Information:  8 hours per day/40 hours per week

Application Deadline:  Candidates must submit an online application to be received until filled

Only applications received online will be considered for interviews

Apply:  www.wps60.org