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 13, 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 :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

relaying information to appropriate parties.

supervisor.

skills.

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 :

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

Mathematical :

fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability :

limited standardization exists.

Workplace Expectations :

and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.

patron.

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

Physical Requirements :

1. In an eight-hour day employee may :

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

b. Sit None 1-3 hrs 3-5 hrs 5-8 hrs

c. Drive None 1-3 hrs 3-5 hrs 5-8 hrs

2. Employee may use hands for repetitive :

Single Grasping Pushing and Pulling Fine Manipulation

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

Yes No

4. Employee may need to :

a. Bend Frequently Occasionally Not at all

b. Squat Frequently Occasionally Not at all

c. Climb Stairs Frequently Occasionally Not at all

d. Lift Frequently Occasionally Not at all

5. Lifting :

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

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