District K-8 and Special Education Home Liaison
Bilingual Required
JOB TITLE: District K-8 and Special Education Home Liaison
This is a temporary position expected to end December 31st, 2026
QUALIFICATIONS: High School graduation or equivalent; ability to work with all age children, school staff, and parents; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; bilingual required (English/Spanish); preferred Washington State Interpreter Certification, Associate of Arts/Business.Must successfully pass a background check prior to employment.
REPORTS TO: The Director of Special Education.
JOB GOAL: To assist with the special education and building contacts as needed to accomplish the goals and requirements of the special education program and building needs.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with the special education administrative assistant to obtain required parent forms and interview information.
- Work with the special education administrative assistant to complete purchase orders and credit card statements.
- Work with the special education administrative assistant to complete reports to support the special education budget.
- Assist in scheduling evaluations and IEPs; act as interpreter for evaluations and IEP meetings, as necessary.
- Translating for building meetings as needed.
- Assist in administering assessment instruments and procedures as needed for appropriate bilingual assessments.
- Facilitate the resolution of parent, student, and/or school issues for special education students as requested by the Director of Special Education.
- Maintain appropriate records of home visits.
- Able to understand and translate special education terminology.
- Work with special education families and students to assist in maintaining legal mandates.
- Transport students and parents to mental health, medical, or any appropriate related service as directed by the Director of Special Education.
- Transportation coordinator for the special education bus.
- Provide coverage for absent staff as needed and as directed by the Director of Special Education.
- Conduct and input yearly post-secondary survey data for state reporting within a strict timeline.
- Participate in scheduling, attending, and supporting district-wide parent involvement meetings.
- Hold a valid driver''s license and personal car insurance.
- Take the annual driver safety course offered by the school district.
- Complete First Aid Certification through the school district.
- Complete the Right Response Certification through the school district.
- Perform other related duties as required.
- Conduct home visits to obtain needed documents for special education and/or building needed documentation.
- Be able to perform job tasks as follows:
- Lift and carry 10-50 lbs frequently.
- Assist with lifting over 50 lbs.
- Provide care to clients in toileting; requires transferring weight skills.
- Use restraint techniques with clients when necessary.
- Be able to bend, kneel, squat, twist, turn, and extended arm use involving various weights frequently.
- Be on feet the majority of the workday
- Must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
LIMITS OF AUTHORITY: Reports to Director of Special Education
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Classified schedule.
LENGTH: Temporary position, expected to end in January 2027
SCHEDULE: 8 hours per day, Monday-Friday, generally 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. The daily schedule may be adjusted as needed to meet the needs of the department and may be changed by the Director of Special Education.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: As established by the Board of Directors, applicable collective bargaining agreement, state law, and district policy.
EVALUATION: By the Director of Special Education