English Language Learner Liaison Worker, Spanish - Edmonton, Canada - Edmonton Catholic Schools

Edmonton Catholic Schools

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Edmonton Catholic Schools is a large urban school division whose mission is to provide a Catholic education that inspires students to learn and that prepares them to live fully and to serve God in one another.

The Division is comprised of over 44,000 students and 5,000 employees in 95 schools plus other sites.

English Language Learner Liaison Worker, Spanish:

Requisition ID: 7110
Hours Per Week: 35
Position: New
FTE: 1
Department: Learning Services
No Months Per Year: 10
Position Status: Permanent
Employee Group: OOS
Rate of Pay: $4,849 - $ 6,062 monthly
Posting Closing Date: 6/3/23
English Language Learner Liaison Worker - Spanish Language Specialization

Responsibilities:

Support newcomer parents and students during the acculturation process by providing cultural information on the host country
Facilitate adaptation and full integration into Canadian society
Provide parents with ideas and strategic information on issues dealing with cultural differences including parenting in two cultures through ongoing communication
Assist schools with multicultural events planning and hosting of fairs to promote diversity, awareness and sensitivity amongst students, parents, families, and school staff
Work with Community Engagement Coordinator to provide access to community agencies and opportunities
Direct families to mainstream government programs and community agencies for settlement services and to links to ethnocultural communities for available support
Maintain rapport and continuously network with the federal and provincial governments' settlement providing agencies on a regular basis for settlement services changes and updates
Maintain and seek out information about community agencies to ensure uptodate and accurate information
Seek referrals to medical specialists
Assist with school registrations and filling out background information forms
Conduct orientation sessions for families to the Canadian education system, school tours and introduction to staff
Direct families to programs that will best meet the needs of the student; Assist parents in accessing information on the school and Division websites
Share cultural information with school staff to effect smooth transition and facilitate integration of students
Plan, develop, prepare, and deliver cultural presentations at schools
Assist with the design and production of parents' resources and publicity material
Collect and maintain uptodate information about Division programs and courses for students and parents
Maintain uptodate information about pathways to graduation for high school ELLs and options to postsecondary programs
Promote cultural sensitivity among school and Division staff to better understand student behaviour patterns
Communicate with parents to encourage the student's attendance at summer school and emphasise the importance of attending
Provide cultural information for better understanding of families' needs. Provide language interpretation support to families and school staff during registrations, parent

- teacher interviews, demonstration of learning events, report card, and individualised programs.

Collaborate with consultants and multidisciplinary teams by providing first and second language support to facilitate the assessment process
Network with outside agencies to arrange for language interpreters where skills not available inhouse
Translate a wide range of Division and school documents and resource material for use by families and school staff to promote better understanding and clarity to parties involved
Monitor requests and needs for translated documents and facilitate completion
Collaborate with the consultants, teachers, Learning Coaches, and multidisciplinary teams by providing first and second language support to facilitate the assessment and interview processes
Gather background information on schooling in home country and perform first language assessment on newcomer students to determine proficiency. Provide assessment feedback.
Advise parents of schools' suggested programming based on assessment results
Participate in professional learning about community agencies to ensure uptodate, accurate information for families
Conduct research for updates on immigration trends and issues on a regular basis
Share information and experiences with staff to fulfil the planning and administrative needs of the program
Advocate for student registration in schools; represent client voices in presentations

Qualifications

Degree or Diploma in an area related to education or social sciences, plus three years of directly related experience
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including fluency in Spanish, both written and verbal is essential.
Knowledge of the challenges confronting immigrant families including settlement and school integration issues, immigration trends and policies, community se