ESL Family Engagement Specialist

3 weeks ago


Norfolk, Virginia, United States Norfolk Public Schools Full time
Job Title: ESL Family Engagement Specialist

Job Summary:

The ESL Family Engagement Specialist will serve as a liaison between students, families, schools, and community resources to enhance school climates and support student success. This position requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work with diverse populations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a liaison between student, home, school, and community resources such as family resource agencies.
  • Plan and provide activities related to parent involvement that would enhance school climates.
  • Work with professional personnel, students, and parents to help students be successful in school by making information available in various languages to increase the understanding of specific elements that may be attributed to emotional, physical, academic, and economic areas specific to the ESL and immigrant youth population.
  • Cooperate with administrators and school personnel in implementing parent involvement programs according to state and federal guidelines.
  • Meet with students and families upon enrollment to determine educational goals and needed family and school supports.
  • Work to connect families to intra-district resources as well as community agencies and support such as: NPS Adult Ed and pre-school programs, Hispanic Resource Center and the YMCA.
  • Support schools in tracking EL academic achievement, attendance, and drop-out rates.
  • Provide community resources to support students and families.
  • Participate in on-going professional development by attending workshops, lectures, and institutes on specific subjects to enhance job performance.
  • Support division and school communication with families on a regular basis.
  • Makes home visits as needed and works with parents regarding ways in which they can help their children achieve challenging state standards.
  • Assists in ESL program presentations, professional development sessions, state assessments, and trainings as needed.
  • Coordinates tutors, mentors, and/or volunteers to support students to reinforce academic and language skills.
  • Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
  • Keeps abreast of all federal and state ESL guidelines.

Requirements:

Must be fluent in English and Spanish. Requires an Associate's Degree or successful completion of the ParaPro test administered by the Department of Education; and 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. At least two years of customer service experience preferred. Requires a valid driver's license.



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