Immigrant and Refugee Family Support Specialist

Job Goals:

1. Engage with the diverse community of USD383. 
2. Adopt a student-centered, strength-based framework that enhances cultural responsiveness and supports the social and emotional well-being of students and their families. 
3. Provide assistance to school professionals to bridge communication and information with culturally and linguistically diverse families.  
4. Serve as a liaison between parents/caregivers, students, and staff to support immigrant and refugee families in USD 383. 

LOCATION: District Wide 

QUALIFICATIONS:    

1. Bachelors Degree in Education, Social Work, or other field relating to job goals (preferred, not required). 
2. Experience in an educational environment that includes working in collaborative settings and in partnership with families and community programs.  
3. Bilingual/Biliterate with demonstrated ability to interpret and translate Spanish-English, English-Spanish in a variety of settings (preferred, not required). 
4. Strong commitment to equity, diversity, and cultural inclusion initiatives in educational settings. 
5. Ability to demonstrate a high level of flexibility in scheduling, organizational and communication skills. 
6. All USD 383 employees must pass a background check. 

DIVERSITY: As an equal opportunity employer, USD 383 is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe there is a long-term advantage to a team that reflects the diversity of our students, families, and staff. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:  

1. Collaborate with school teams to support the needs of immigrant/refugee families and students.  
2. Support school professionals in communicating meaningfully and adequately with culturally and linguistically diverse families.  
3. Interprets at various formal and informal meetings across the district (i.e. IEP, SIT, PTC, SEL/SW, etc.)  
4. Implements events to promote and support acclimation to the US school system, social-emotional development, and adjustment to US culture and customs.  
5. Supports community participation, family literacy and outreach. 
6. Develop and organize a district-level bilingual parent advisory committee. 
7. Assist families in becoming active participants in their childs education. 
8. Increase partnerships with the broader community and connect USD383 Families with valuable resources and programs 
9. Other duties as assigned by administration. 

REPORTS TO: ESOL Program Coordinator and Executive Director of Teaching and Learning.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt  

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board of Educations policy on evaluation of certified personnel. 

ABOUT MANHATTAN-OGDEN, USD 383:    

1. The mission of Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is to prepare all students for success as lifelong learners, earners, and citizens. Our vision is to be nationally recognized for the breadth and depth of success attained by all students. 
2. The world walks in our hallways. There are 6 continents, over 75 countries and more than 30 languages represented. 
3. USD 383 serves 7,000 students from early learning through grade 12. We have 1,800 employees. 
4. The Board of Education shall hire all employees based on ability and the needs of the district. Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies concerning hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individuals race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, or age.   
5. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

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