QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED.  Experience working with EL/New American families.  Preferred bilingual in Nepali or Somali.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Case manage EL families in all components of the Head Start program.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conduct home visits and identify needs and goals for each family.
2. Responsible for parent referrals to community agencies and assisting in emergency situations/crisis intervention for families.
3. Assist families in completing health requirements of Head Start program.
4. Record all contacts in Child Plus data system.
5. Discuss educational opportunities with families and inform them of community resources.
6. Assist EL children in Head Start classrooms in achieving child outcomes.
7. Assist parents to work with their child at home by promoting backpack reading and take-home activities.
8. Interpret for Head Start parent classes and family events. These are sometimes during evenings and non-traditional hours.
9. Maintain confidentiality and adhere to the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct with all Head Start children, families, colleagues, and community partners.

SUPERVISED BY:

Family Service Coordinator

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

The EL Specialist is required to attend all in-service and pre-service training sessions as required by Head Start.

Must be CPR and First Aid Certified and maintain this certification.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Nine months (academic school year)

32-40 hrs/week

Benefits:  Position qualifies for health insurance, sick, vacation, paid holidays, and other benefits, click Here.

To view the Classified Personnel Policy Manual click Here.