• Job Description

  Req#: 5231
  Position: Family Resource Liaison, Amharic (0.5 FTE, 20 hours per week/10 months) Office of Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (OEIB)/Family Engagement The Role: The Amharic Family Resource Liaison works closely with the parents of Amharic-speaking students on a citywide basis. The Family Resource Liaison acts as a conduit for the transmission of pertinent information to the Cambridge School Dept. staff and parents. The Amharic Family Resource Liaison reports to the Director of Family Engagement and the Family Engagement Team, and works closely with and OEIB, ELL Program Coordinator, the Student Registration Center (SRC), Family Liaisons, school administrators, teachers, the Office of Student Services (OSS), including counselors, speech therapists, special educators, psychologists and others. Responsibilities may include: Explaining and clarifying the educational programs to parents and community Assisting with respective parent council meetings Facilitating medical appointments for students Facilitating students’ placement through the Special Ed. outside Cambridge Advocating and facilitating students for appearing on court Assisting in cases of student truancy; tardiness, and discipline/behavior issues Arranging home visits with parents Serving as an interpreter for meetings with families and school staff Following up with students who dropped out or left school Assisting with student registration at the Family Resource Center Explaining program options for English Language Learners Assisting with testing for English Language Proficiency The Amharic Family Resource Liaison will serve as conveyer of academic and social information to parents in order to maximize positive relations between the Cambridge School Department and linguistic minority communities. The citywide liaison will perform other related duties as requested by the Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, which includes the Family Engagement Office. Your Skill Set: As a Family Resource Liaison you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications: High School diploma or higher from an accredited college Experience working with parent/community and other organizations Must have good English communication skills Fluent in Amharic Candidates must have proven ability and experience working with parents and people of all backgrounds, good communication, and leadership skills, and be creative, organized, and flexible. Cambridge Public Schools is committed to slowing and/or stopping the spread of COVID-19. Therefore, as a condition of employment with Cambridge Public Schools, all new hires will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 no later than their first day of work. Written requests for either a religious exemption from this requirement based on sincerely held religious beliefs, or for a medical exemption based upon clear documentation from a medical provider should be submitted to the attention of the Chief Talent Officer. Salary: In accordance with the Family Resource Liaison Salary Schedule. How to Join Our Team: Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity. At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.

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  The Cambridge Public School District or Cambridge Public Schools is a school district serving Cambridge, Massachusetts in Greater Boston, in the United States.

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