Bilingual Family Ambassador (PLSD)

Basic Function

This is an in-person position that supports English Language Learning (ELL) students and families in the Pickerington Local School District. The Bilingual Family Ambassador (BFA) is a parent who will be responsible for facilitating communication between PLSD students and families through establishing an ELL family outreach, support, and education program. The position is up to 10 hours per week during school hours. The BFA must be bilingual in English, Amharic, and Oromo, as specified by ETSS and PLSD. Needs to be a Pickerington Local School District parent.

Responsibilities

1. Provide training and education to families in successfully navigating the PLSD education system.

2. Identify and support students’ and parents’ initial and ongoing needs related to technology and technology access. This may include assisting in obtaining district-issued chrome books or hotspots as well as using learning platforms and parent portals.

3. Create and implement a comprehensive parent information including but not limited to enrollment, school rules, parent rights, parent responsibilities, etc.

4. Assist with establishing and maintaining relationship and communication with youth and parents and staff regarding student’s needs and progress.

5. Provide interpreting services in English and Spanish language for parents, teachers, and administrators during parent/teacher conferences, school and/or district meetings, report card conferences, parent workshops and any other type of activity where communication is required in Spanish.

6. Provide translating of district and school documents designed to inform parents such as 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.

7. Attend staff meetings, trainings, and program special events

8. Perform other duties as required by ETSS and PLSD supervisors.

Skills

Oral communication skills, Professionalism, Interpersonal Skills, Written communication skills, Flexible, Team Player, Time Management, Multilingual, Computer skills

Education

College degree preferred. High School diploma required and willingness to continue professional development.

Qualifications/Experience

· Must be Fluent in English, Amharic, and Oromo, particularly in the areas of 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 the use of Office Word/Excel/Publisher

· Communication and public speaking skills in English, Amharic, and Oromo

· Must have own 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 experience working with diverse populations.