Bilingual Communication Specialist Program Assistant

Title: Bilingual Communication Specialist

Status: Full time, in-person

Union: VBIESPA

Department/Program/Service: VBISD Early Childhood Programs & Services & VBISD Special Education Programs

Reports To: Supervisor of Early Childhood Special Education Services

Job Goals:

The primary job goals are to facilitate communication between English and Spanish speaking students, families, schools, and agencies in both oral and written form.

Qualifications

Education & Certification : Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required; a bachelor’s degree and translator certification are preferred.

Work Experience : Prior experience in a school setting, special education, and working with bilingual children and families is preferred.

Essential Job Functions:

Skills :

• Fluent in both English and Spanish verbal/written skills
• Interpret and assist communication in the classroom between school staff and students
• Facilitate positive communication between the school and families.
• Translate VBISD documents including, official parent notices and home/school communication
• Provide interpretation of home-school information in person, via phone and during meetings.
• Provides interpretation and translation services for special Education meetings, including IEP meetings
• Ability to connect bilingual families to school and service agencies
• Presents in a professional, positive and welcoming manner
• Maintains confidentiality across all settings
• Demonstrates a high degree of flexibility and collaboration
• Ability to accept feedback in a professional manner
• Make student-centered decisions
• Adhere to federal, state and VBISD policies and procedures
• Model VBISD guidelines: Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence
• Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon timelines
• Seek ongoing improvement and accept feedback in a professional way
• Perform additional tasks, responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Director or Superintendent. Valid driver's license required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time
• Ability to stand, bend and move up and down from the floor throughout the day
• Ability to travel across the county

Terms of Employment: As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.

This posting and our online application can be found at www.vbisd.org under Employment. If you do not have access to a computer with internet access, you may use a computer at VBISD by calling 269-539-5218.

The position is open until filled.

In-house staff must fill out the online internal application.