Emergent Bilingual Parent Liaison -Title III

Spring Independent School District • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Emergent Bilingual (EB) Parent Liaison serves as a vital bridge between families of Emergent Bilingual students and the school community. This position supports family engagement, strengthens school-home communication, and ensures that parents of EB students have access to the resources, information, and support needed to help their children succeed academically and socially. The EB Parent Liaison collaborates closely with campus administrators, teachers, and district programs to promote culturally responsive practices and family partnerships All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, champion the needs of our students, and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and another language relevant to the school community.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in Emergent Bilingual (EB) programs, such as bilingual and ESL instruction, or related services.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse families and staff.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient and ability to run, creating, and disseminating reports from the Student Information System
• Extreme attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Knowledgeable of state and federal accountability standards for Emergent Bilingual students
• Working knowledge of the Internet, Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and an aptitude for learning other software.
• Effectively read and interpret information, present numerical data in a resourceful manner, and skillfully gather and analyze information
• Strong organizational and people skills and ability to work as a team member
• Understanding of Chapter 89 and its implementation in regards to language programs.

Nice To Haves

• 3 Years of working experience with Emergent Bilingual documentation

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between families of Emergent Bilingual students and school staff, ensuring information is accessible, accurate, and linguistically appropriate.
• Organize and lead parent workshops, trainings, and informational sessions related to EB programs, student progress, community resources, and family engagement strategies.
• Support families with EB students in navigating school procedures, academic expectations, and available services, including translation/interpretation as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and administrators to identify and address barriers to student success, advocating for EB student and family needs.
• Maintain documentation of parent contacts, outreach efforts, and program participation for parents of EB students.
• Build trusting relationships with families of EB students and promote a welcoming, inclusive school environment.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of campus or district initiatives supporting Emergent Bilingual students and their families.
• Participate in professional development related to multilingual education, cultural competence, and family engagement for families of EB students

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time