Bilingual Program Liaison PS - Sheridan Elementary

TACOMA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Tacoma, Washington United States  View Map
Posted: Dec 20, 2024
  • Full Time
  • Education and Training
  • Job Description

    Description

    Expected Start Date: January 2025

    FTE: 0.875

    Hours per day: 7.0

    Salary Level:

    PA4A $26.81 - No degree

    PA4E $27.56 - AA degree

    PA4F $27.81 - BA/BS or higher degree

    Benefits: This job has the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools.

    Union/Days per year: Education Support Professional, 183 work days, 10 month

    Additional Information: This position is a district deployed assignment, scheduled for deployment to Sheridan Elementary for the 2024-2025 school year. District deployed positions may be subject to change locations, based on needs of the district.

    Examples Of Duties

    This position facilitates the social and academic adjustment of bilingual students. The position provides direct instruction to individual bilingual students or groups of students.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

    1. Provides, under the direction of the classroom teacher, direct instruction to individual bilingual students or groups of students in various curriculum assignments or enrichment activities.

    2. Relates concerns and cultural differences of students and parents to program and school staff; serves as a resource in activities intended to promote cross-cultural understanding.

    3. Calls or visits and interviews families new to the District; submits interview forms to the bilingual program office; makes telephone contacts to students and their families for consultation related to school matters.

    4. Assists teachers with classroom support functions as needed, including correcting papers, recording attendance, and duplicating curriculum materials.

    5. Attends training sessions, workshops, and parent and/or staff conferences as assigned.

    6. Serves as an interpreter as necessary during orientation, enrollment, counseling, and disciplinary procedures; translates/interprets school information including student records, District forms and publications, and related student-use materials for non-English speaking parents for program students only.

    7. Provides bilingual translation/interpretation as needed to assist school staff in assessment of bilingual student learning skills, social adjustment needs, and in program implementation.

    OTHER JOB DUTIES

    1. Maintains and updates knowledge and skills necessary for success in the position by attending meetings, workshops and/or other in-service activities as assigned.

    2. Performs related duties as assigned, on a temporary basis.

    3. Regular, reliable, predictable attendance or physical presence is an essential job requirement and critical to the performance of the work.

    CONDITIONS

    May be confined to work area; experiences frequent interruptions; exposed to infectious disease; may be required to deal with, and defuse, if appropriate, difficult and sensitive situations and/or people; may be required to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, climb, and/or be mobile.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Education and Experience

    Associate’s degree or 72 credit hours of post-secondary education or passing state test to demonstrate knowledge and ability to assist in instructing students; previous experience working with school-aged youth is desired; or any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work and that meets federal and state requirements.

    Licenses/Special Requirements

    Fingerprints and successful WSP and FBI background clearance/sexual misconduct clearance.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    Knowledge of community and ethnic group resources.

    Ability to relate effectively with students, parents, staff, and the public.

    Fluency and literacy in English and the required second language.

    Ability to demonstrate reasonable, reliable, and regular attendance.

    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting.

    Supplemental Information

    This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. District administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the primary functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

    Tacoma Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
    • Civil Rights Coordinator: Renee Trueblood, 253-571-1252, civilrights@tacoma.k12.wa.us
    • Title IX Coordinator: Wayne Greer, 253-571-1191, wgreer@tacoma.k12.wa.us
    • 504 Coordinator: Elise Friedrich-Nielsen, 253-571-1065, efriedr@tacoma.k12.wa.us


    Closing Date/Time: 12/29/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Tacoma Public Schools
    • Tacoma Public Schools

    Tacoma Public Schools (TPS) is one of the largest districts in Washington State serving approximately 30,000 children in preschool through grade 12. The district has 35 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, 10 high schools and 4 early learning centers. 19 schools are designated as innovative.  TPS has nearly 5,000 employees and is one of the largest employers in Tacoma. 

     

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