Temporary Bilingual School Liaison

Position: Temporary Bilingual Home School Liaison
Columbia Gorge Educational Service District

Job Description - Temporary Bilingual Home School Liaison

Title:

Temporary Bilingual Home School Liaison
Department:
Migrant Education Program
Classification:
Classified Class B

Wage: $20.43 - $26.88 per hour
Supervised by:
Program Director
Work Year:
October 6, 2025 - June 12, 2026

Note:

This will be part-time .6

FTE (24hrs/week). This position will support migrant students in classrooms in Sherman County, Gilliam County, South Wasco County and Dufur. Milage will be reimbursed if personal vehicle is used.

Position

Purpose:

This position performs the duties through contacts with migratory families to provide information and to identify
and recruit children who qualify for the Migrant Education Program. They also assist migrant families in
understanding the expectations and benefits of educational experiences for their children.

Job Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Associate's Degree or college coursework preferred.

• Bilingual/Biliterate in Spanish and English preferred.

• Two years satisfactory experience in Migrant Education or English as a Second Language.

• Proven experience in working with migrant school children, school staffs, and migrant parents.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing

Required:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance

• Valid Driver's License and evidence of insurability

• First Aide Card

• Successfully pass district background screening

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Provides professional skills in e-mail, word processing and spreadsheet applications for the purpose of
relaying information to appropriate parties.

• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability when acquiring new tasks and learning new skills.

• Knowledge of department specific program areas including policies and procedures.

• Collaborates with department director/coworkers to design and produce program specific documents.

• Makes independent decisions within limits of agency policies and procedures in the absence of a
supervisor.

• Performs work with accuracy, thoroughness and dependability.

• Demonstrates understanding of job requirements.

• Demonstrates the ability to learn and perform under changes in work or working conditions.

• Good record keeping skills.

• Knowledge of student supervision, organization and learning abilities; basic math, reading and language
skills.

• Proven experience and in-service training in topics related to second language learning and migrant
children preferred.

Columbia Gorge Educational Service District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity

and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
Updated September 20, 2021

Essential Job Functions:

1. Utilizes resources and referrals to identify potential migratory families, makes contacts, determines
eligibility and completes Certificates of Eligibility (COEs) for children who qualify.
2. Communicates with Data Entry person to coordinate input flow of COEs in a timely and accurate manner.
3. Keeps accurate and complete records of recruiting activities on Recruiting Log.
4. Provides information and referrals to migratory families regarding Migrant Education Program benefits,
including Student Accident Insurance and other community and agency services available to assist with
social, shelter, food, transportation and health needs.
5. Processes and maintains files for claims made for migratory children under Migrant Student Accident
Insurance.
6. Assists migrant families in understanding school expectations and the benefits of educational experiences
for their children.
7. Assists in the coordination of services for which migrant children qualify in the district in which they
reside, including:
Early Intervention, Title I, ELL, health and welfare services, counseling and special
education.
8. Composes and communicates oral and written notices to parents concerning program activities,
calendars, and other information of interest.
9. Maintains individual progress and permanent records for students, as required by the Migrant Education
Program.
10. Assists with parent education component and in planning parent meetings.

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