PURPOSE OF POSITION

Acts as a direct point of contact between parents/guardians of ESL students and teachers, principals, and the
district as a whole. Provides direct translation as needed and/or arranges translation services for the communication of confidential student information.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Fluent in written and oral Arabic (specific language requirement for specific position).
Associate’s degree or higher.
Current ODE Educational Aide Permit with Highly Qualified endorsement is required.
Demonstrated record of successful employment.
Extremely knowledgeable with oral and written English.
Ability to work with others and take direction.
Ability to work with adults and children.
Must provide own transportation in order to travel between buildings when necessary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Works under the direction of the building principal and in cooperation with the District ESL/Support Services Administrator.
Assists teachers of Limited English Proficient students in the classroom to increase student understanding and learning through translating and interpreting directions in the classroom, homework assignments, etc. Work directly with tutoring students as needed.
Assist parents in the understanding of district and school procedures, such as attendance, absence procedures, school bus transportation, discipline policy, and other procedural processes.
Works with the school staff to aid in cultural awareness and understanding.
Assists in the capacity of a liaison between school and home to improve communications in the areas of academic progress, behavior, attendance, medical records, school events, scheduling and attending conferences, etc. Translate school communications such as newsletters into parents’ primary home language using proficient typing and/or computer skills.
Works with counselors, administrators, and teachers to interpret and translate to improve communication between students, home, and school. Assist secretaries and counselors and their parents when LEP students are enrolling, withdrawing, etc.
Works with counselors, school nurse, etc., with LEP student records to ensure all necessary paperwork is current and accurate and communicate when additional information is needed from students and parents.
Translate any student transcripts when necessary.
Works with social service agencies to increase access to information and opportunities for students and their families outside of the school.
Works with law enforcement officers to interpret and translate.
Works with staff to organize and implement events for LEP students such as scheduling, field trips, parent-teacher conferences, family nights, cultural fairs, etc.
Makes home visits if necessary to make contact with parents.
Able to have flexibility in schedule to work evening conferences scheduled by the school.
Provides translation or interpretive services to any other schools within district when necessary.
Responsible to enter personal absences on Red Rover and Time Clock Plus.
Responsible to check your district email account on a regular basis, and to communicate as needed via district email.
Performs other duties as assigned.

ESL Bilingual Assistant