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Beaverton School District
Beaverton School District

Beaverton Schools

Bilingual Resources Facilitator I

POSITION PURPOSE:

Performs a variety of tasks assisting in the support of the English Language Development (ELD) Program and other programs for multilingual and/or historically underserved students and families.  Provides a variety of written translation and oral interpretation services for school programs and activities.  Serves as a liaison between assigned school(s) and students’ homes.

REPORTS TO:

Multilingual Department Administrators

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The BRF I differs from the BRF II in that the BRF I position provides written translation and oral interpretation services for specific schools, while the BRF II position requires a wide variety of frequently complex written translation and oral interpretation services for school- and district-level audiences, and the creation and presentation of professional development materials that are delivered to a wider audience.

NATURE & SCOPE:

Performs work of a variable nature in accordance with established procedures and guidelines under general supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  1. Identifies, assesses, and enrolls students for participation in English Language Learner programs, Newcomer programs, Dual Language programs, the American Indian/Alaska Native program, the Migrant Education Program, and other programs serving multilingual students and their families at assigned school(s).

  2. Performs written translation and oral interpretation services for assigned school(s) and community outreach.

  3. Acts as liaison for students and families at their assigned school(s) to ensure they access school, district and community programs and services.

  4. Provides students and families with school and district resources, and information about other community resources.

  5. Functions as part of school assessment teams to assist schools with statewide assessments, and identification and progress monitoring assessments.

  6. Assists school counselors, administrators, teachers, other staff, students, and families in implementing district policies, federal and state regulations, health-related regulations, and student discipline guidelines.

  7. Provides support to administrators and other staff with professional development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programs and initiatives.

  8. Provides support in the implementation of language programs (e.g., English Language Development, Tribal Language, World Language, Dual Language, Heritage Language), options programs, and other federal and state programs.

  9. Serves as a liaison between the assigned school(s) and community partners in order to identify and support additional services and resources for students and their families.

  10. Assists assigned schools in planning and implementing professional development to staff, students, and families about specific languages, cultures, and other topics based on their needs and interests.

  11. Completes home visits in order to carry out the Essential Job Functions.

  12. Maintains records and prepares reports related to the work.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

  1. Provides back-up support to other staff.
  2. Performs other related duties as assign.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  1. Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods related to English Language Learner programs, Newcomer programs, and other language and support programs or the ability to obtain them within a reasonable amount of time.
  2. Knowledge of multilingual speaking cultures and languages.
  3. Ability to communicate effectively with other employees, non-English and English-speaking students and parents using tact, courtesy, and good judgment.
  4. Ability to speak, understand, read, and write fluently in English and another specific language as needed by the district.
  5. Ability to read, speak and write effectively and to communicate professional expressions between languages, which are structurally, grammatically, and idiomatically correct.  Ability to interpret nuances of languages.
  6. Ability to produce written translations and oral interpretations of a variety of content between English and another specific language as needed by the district.
  7. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, teachers, and other employees.
  8. Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions, policies, and procedures.
  9. Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail to meet deadlines.
  10. Ability to prepare and develop effective information.
  11. Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions, policies, and procedures.
  12. Ability to effectively use standard technology programs and applications, language interpretation and translation technology programs and applications, and operate standard office equipment.
  13. Availability and ability to work outside of the regular schedule to support the essential job functions.
  14. Ability to physically perform assigned duties.

The statements contained above reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may at times perform other duties as assigned which could include work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  1. High school diploma, or G.E.D.
  2. One year of experience as an oral interpreter, preferably in a school environment.
  3. A two-year relevant degree is preferred; or any combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job.
  4. Requires fluent oral language proficiency in English and other language(s).
  5. Requires possession of a valid driver’s license.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is primarily performed indoors but requires some travel. Some lifting may be required. Additional work is frequently performed outside regular working hours to support the job functions.

Work Year: 210 Day Contract
Bargaining Unit: OSEA
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Date Approved: April 2, 2024

Date Revised: February 2024

Beaverton School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to, an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, veteran status, or because of a perceived or actual association with any other persons within these protected classes.