BL - Bilingual Liaison - Haitian Creole​/French

Overview

The Bilingual Engagement Liaison (BEL) is an in-person position that supports English Language Learner (ELL) students and families in the Pickerington Local School District (PLSD). The BEL is preferably a Pickerington parent who will facilitate communication between PLSD students and families through establishing an ELL family outreach, support, and education program. The position is 7 hours per week. The BEL must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English, Haitian Creole, and French as specified by ETSS and PLSD.

• Provide training and education to families in successfully navigating the PLSD education system.
• Identify and support students’ and parents’ initial and ongoing needs related to technology and technology access, including assisting in obtaining district-issued Chromebooks or hotspots and using learning platforms and parent portals.
• Create and implement a comprehensive parent information program, including enrollment, school rules, parent rights, and parent responsibilities.
• Assist with establishing and maintaining relationships and communication with youth, parents, and staff regarding students’ needs and progress.
• Provide interpreting services in English, Haitian Creole, and French for parents, teachers, and administrators during parent/teacher conferences, school and/or district meetings, report card conferences, parent workshops, and any other activities requiring communication in Haitian Creole and French.
• Provide translation of district and school documents to inform parents (letters, bulletins, announcements, calendars, notices, webpage information, articles, flyers, newsletters, community resources communication, curricular, technology, food services communication, special education, etc.), as required by PLSD and/or ETSS.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and program special events.
• Perform other duties as required by ETSS and PLSD supervisors.

• Oral communication skills
• Professionalism
• Interpersonal skills
• Written communication skills
• Flexible
• Team player
• Organizational and computer skills

College degree preferred. High school diploma required, with willingness to continue professional development.

• Must be fluent in English, Haitian Creole, and French (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Must have flexibility to work some evenings and weekends for parent and/or community events.
• Experience in the use of technology and Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Publisher).
• Strong communication and public speaking skills in English, Haitian Creole, and French.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Ability to work positively with other parents and PLSD staff.
• Ability to take initiative in coordinating and organizing activities and events.
• Ability to accurately collect, organize, and maintain data and information for reports.
• Previous experience working with families and diverse populations.
• A Pickerington Schools parent is preferred but not required.