Community Liaison (Bilingual, Somali)-Administrative Secretary

The position of the Community Liaison will be to serve as a connection between students, families, and school community members for the facilitation of addressing student needs. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Conducts/supports conversation between English and individuals who speak a language other than English including but not limited to discipline, class schedules, personal/social issues, interpreting reports, letters, attendance, and other school-related communications.
• Assists with the coordination and improvement of parent, school, and community communications and the academic achievement of all students.
• Assists families by providing contacts of requested/needed community resources.
• Maintains confidentiality of information regarding students.
• Establishes and maintains professional relationships with all students, staff, parents, and community partners.
• Addresses student, parent, and community questions and concerns as appropriate.
• Escalates parents’ concerns to the appropriate school professional.   
• Maintain an excellent attendance record.

Must be bilingual in both English and Somali.  Candidates must be able to communicate fluently orally and written form.
This is a 12 month clerical assignment.