Parent Coordinator- Bilingual (348326C)

Reports to: Principal

Supervises: None

Term of Employment: 10 months

Salary: Parent Liaison-56-Title I Funds

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Qualifications:

High School Diploma required

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Essential Job Functions:

Works directly with the classroom teacher and administration to support at-risk students

Provides services primarily as a translator and parent liaison with the school(s)

Works directly with the classroom teacher to facilitate his/her instruction to the at-risk LEP/migrant students

Facilitates teacher and school communications with parents making home visits when necessary

Reports needs which require additional care to appropriate personnel and assists in obtaining help

Maintains resources for Hispanic parents to check out to help with their child's academic achievement

Maintains necessary forms and records

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Physical and Cognitive Requirements:

The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to this job classification within Moore County Schools.

Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

Must be able to:

Operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, overhead projectors, and data projectors

Operate a motor vehicle

Listen and communicate effectively in order to gather, convey or exchange information, including giving instructions, assignments or directions to subordinates or assistants

Respond appropriately to inquires or complaints

Use tact and courtesy when working and dealing with community

Read, comprehend, and prepare various kinds of communication and information including emails, correspondence, reports, articles, spreadsheets, staff development plans, educational forms and data

Write using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style

speak before groups of people with poise, voice control and confidence

Apply principles of logical, critical, creative or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Demonstrate and apply common sense understanding to carry out simple instruction and to make simple decisions

Interpret, infer, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate materials, resources, situations and problems to generate options and solutions

Interpret and carry out oral and/or written instructions

Demonstrate continued professional curiosity and growth

Communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of settings, using appropriate terminology and by telephone and email

Hear, speak, read, record, and explain information, communication, and procedures

Deal fairly with people beyond giving and receiving instructions