Temporary Bilingual Home School Liaison

Columbia Gorge Educational Service District

Job Description - Temporary Bilingual Home School Liaison

Title: Temporary Bilingual Home School Liaison

Department: Migrant Education Program

Classification: Classified Class B

Wage: $20.43 - $26.88 per hour

Supervised by: Program Director

Work Year: October 6, 2025 - June 12, 2026

Note: This will be part-time .6FTE (24hrs/week). This position will support migrant students in classrooms in Sherman County, Gilliam County, South Wasco County and Dufur. Milage will be reimbursed if personal vehicle is used.

Position Purpose:

This position performs the duties through contacts with migratory families to provide information and to identify

and recruit children who qualify for the Migrant Education Program. They also assist migrant families in

understanding the expectations and benefits of educational experiences for their children.

Job Qualifications: Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Associate's Degree or college coursework preferred.

• Bilingual/Biliterate in Spanish and English preferred.

• Two years satisfactory experience in Migrant Education or English as a Second Language.

• Proven experience in working with migrant school children, school staffs, and migrant parents.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance

• Valid Driver's License and evidence of insurability

• First Aide Card

• Successfully pass district background screening

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Provides professional skills in e-mail, word processing and spreadsheet applications for the purpose of

relaying information to appropriate parties.

• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability when acquiring new tasks and learning new skills.

• Knowledge of department specific program areas including policies and procedures.

• Collaborates with department director/coworkers to design and produce program specific documents.

• Makes independent decisions within limits of agency policies and procedures in the absence of a

supervisor.

• Performs work with accuracy, thoroughness and dependability.

• Demonstrates understanding of job requirements.

• Demonstrates the ability to learn and perform under changes in work or working conditions.

• Good record keeping skills.

• Knowledge of student supervision, organization and learning abilities; basic math, reading and language

skills.

• Proven experience and in-service training in topics related to second language learning and migrant

children preferred.

Columbia Gorge Educational Service District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity

and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act

Updated September 20, 2021

Essential Job Functions:

1. Utilizes resources and referrals to identify potential migratory families, makes contacts, determines

eligibility and completes Certificates of Eligibility (COEs) for children who qualify.

2. Communicates with Data Entry person to coordinate input flow of COEs in a timely and accurate manner.

3. Keeps accurate and complete records of recruiting activities on Recruiting Log.

4. Provides information and referrals to migratory families regarding Migrant Education Program benefits,

including Student Accident Insurance and other community and agency services available to assist with

social, shelter, food, transportation and health needs.

5. Processes and maintains files for claims made for migratory children under Migrant Student Accident

Insurance.

6. Assists migrant families in understanding school expectations and the benefits of educational experiences

for their children.

7. Assists in the coordination of services for which migrant children qualify in the district in which they

reside, including: Early Intervention, Title I, ELL, health and welfare services, counseling and special

education.

8. Composes and communicates oral and written notices to parents concerning program activities,

calendars, and other information of interest.

9. Maintains individual progress and permanent records for students, as required by the Migrant Education

Program.

10. Assists with parent education component and in planning parent meetings.

Educational Skills:

Language & Communication:

• Ability to comprehend, interpret and explain pertinent laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.

• Ability to speak effectively with other employees and/or students.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators,

managers, employees, clients, customers, and/or the public.

• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals or groups.

Mathematical:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common

fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

• Ability to make accurate mathematical computations or apply standardized statistical procedures.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only

limited standardization exists.

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Workplace Expectations:

• Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.

• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech and dress in a neat, clean

and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.

• Have regular and punctual attendance.

• Confer regularly with other ESD staff, ESD Districts, and immediate supervisor.

• Follow all District policies, work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority.

• Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague or District

patron.

• Demonstrates professional character in all job responsibilities. Displays courteous, polite disposition,

exercising tact and diplomacy. Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the agency.

• Attend trainings related to professional growth to stay current on best practices.

Physical Requirements:

1. In an eight-hour day employee may:

a. Stand/Walk { }None { }1-4 hrs {x}4-6 hrs { }6-8 hrs

b. Sit { }None { }1-3 hrs { }3-5 hrs {x}5-8 hrs

c. Drive { }None {x}1-3 hrs { }3-5 hrs { }5-8 hrs

2. Employee may use hands for repetitive:

{x} Single Grasping {x} Pushing and Pulling { } Fine Manipulation

3. Employee may use feet for repetitive movement as in operating foot controls:

{ }Yes {x}No

4. Employee may need to:

a. Bend { }Frequently {x}Occasionally { }Not at all

b. Squat { }Frequently {x}Occasionally { }Not at all

c. Climb Stairs { }Frequently {x}Occasionally { }Not at all

d. Lift { }Frequently {x}Occasionally { }Not at all

5. Lifting:

{ } Sedentary Work: Lifting 10 pounds occasionally with frequent sitting and occasional standing/walking.

{x} Light Work: Lifting 25 pounds occasionally with frequent sitting and occasional standing/walking.

{ } Medium Work: Lifting 50 occasionally, 25 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent

standing/walking.

{ } Medium Heavy Work: Lifting 75 pounds occasionally, 35 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and

frequent standing/walking.

{ } Heavy Work: Lifting 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent

standing/walking.

Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting

As mandatory reporter (ORS.419b.010) you are required to immediately report to Law Enforcement and or

Department of Human Services, any instances of suspected child abuse.

Agreement

I have reviewed the requirements and expectations for the above position and understand its content. I am

aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time and once notified of changes, I remain

responsible for the knowledge of its contents.

The statements contained herein reflect general details necessary to describe the principle functions required of

this position, the level of knowledge and the skill typically required and the scope of responsibility.

I, have read and received a copy of this job description. I understand

the expectations required for this position and that a copy of this job description will become part of my

personnel file.

Employee Signature Date