Description

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

The position of Language Access Liaison supports district-level language access programs for multilingual families and for families with communication barriers or disabilities. Additionally, this position promotes two-way communication for families in their preferred language from the district and schools. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work collaboratively with other district and school site personnel as appropriate to identify language access needs of parents/guardians and other family members and their preferred method of communication.  
• Enhance two-way communication for families needing language access services by scheduling and documenting interpretation requests at school, district and program meetings and events.
• Work with community relations staff in development of language access materials to be shared with families.
• Provide technical support and training on the District’s multilingual communication tool. As needed, provide translated messaging support to the Community Relations department.
• Respond in a timely and appropriate manner to requests and inquiries regarding language access from a variety of stakeholders, including family members, other community members, relevant state agencies, and school site personnel, among others.
• Schedule training dates, communicate with participants and provide administrative support for training events.
• Provide administrative support and prepare extra service contracts and documentation under the direction of the executive director.  
• Distribute translation devices to schools and update inventory tracking.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
   

This position does not oversee the provision of English language instruction or Dual Language or other bilingual programs for students, but instead the provision of language access for parents, guardians, and other family members.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented, as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with its scope and intent.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Associate degree in interpreter/translation studies, communications social services, or education-related field and one (1) year of experience in program coordination, preferably in a public agency or non-profit environment
• Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year-basis.