Bilingual Parent Support Assistant (BR)

at  Oswego Community Unit School District 308

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Be proficient in computer operations, word processing, email, spreadsheets, student database systemsand other equipment, such as copiers, telephones, and fax machines.
• Bilingual Parent Support Assistant will be expected to travel to various schools for events and parentoutreach.
• Bilingual Parent Support Assistant will be expected to participate in some evening events and occasionalweekend events.
• Experience working with young children and families preferred.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed bythe person in this position. This description does not state or imply that the above are the only dutiesand responsibilities assigned to this position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification.

• Work with the Parent Educator hosting activities, to enhance parent participation in two-way meaningful communication with the school regarding children’s learning and other school activities
• Support the active engagement of parents (English and Spanish) in their child’s education at school
• Work effectively with people of differing backgrounds
• Provide support as needed with interpreting or translating for Spanish speaking families
• Support Spanish speaking families during Parent Education activities
• Support outreach efforts to engage Spanish speaking parents to attend and participate in various workshops, meetings, advisory committees and other special events
• Keep a record of parent participation in programs and activities
• Perform a variety of clerical duties