Bilingual Liaison Dari, Farsi, and/or Pashto

$46,030 - $46,030/Yr

Omaha Public Schools - Omaha, NE

Full-time - Entry Level

Omaha, NE

Educational Services

About the position

The Bilingual Liaison serves as a crucial link between students, parents, schools, and community partners, ensuring a high-quality learning experience that prepares students for success in college, career, and life. This role requires fluency in English and either Dari, Farsi, or Pashto, and involves interpreting school-related communications, supporting parent involvement, and assisting with the coordination of educational resources.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between students, parents, schools, and community partners.
• Interpret IEPs, MDTs, Plan 504, and other school-related meetings.
• Support schools with translations of school-related communications.
• Assist families by providing contacts for community resources.
• Conduct conversations between English speakers and individuals who speak Dari, Farsi, or Pashto.
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with students, staff, parents, and community partners.
• Address student, parent, and community questions and concerns as appropriate.
• Assist with the organization and scheduling of interpreters for report card conferences.
• Support home visits with other district staff members.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of college coursework completed with continued progress toward a bachelor's degree required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Fluently bilingual in English plus Dari, Farsi, and/or Pashto required.
• Ability to communicate fluently orally and in written form in English and the specified language.
• Skills in organization, time management, communication, and positive interpersonal skills.
• Ability to administer the Language Assessment screener (ELPA21 Screener), as needed.
• Reliable transportation.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with diverse populations including multiple nationalities and cultures.
• Skills in problem-solving and initiative in day-to-day tasks.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of $22.13.
• Full-time employment with a structured work schedule.