Language Access Coordinator

Minimum Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in multicultural studies, communications or a  related area. 

• Three years of full-time, paid, professional experience working with parents and/or community organizations which have included developing and conducting training on cultural sensitivity issues; assisting in the design, development and implementation of parental involvement initiatives; addressing  translation and interpretation needs and grant writing. 

 OR 

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Talent. 

The candidate must ensure that all of their relevant work experience is reflected on their resume prior to the submission of their application for District employment.

NOTE: An applicant who does not meet the minimum education or work experience requirements listed above may be considered if, at the sole discretion of the Talent Office, they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicates potential for success in this role. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  

Demonstrated knowledge of: 

○ the current practices, methods and techniques utilized in the implementation of parent involvement and parent education initiatives. 

○ community and parent organizations available to support families. 

○ foundations and other funding organizations. 

○ the appropriate foreign language. 

Ability to: 

o interpret all relevant District and federal rules and regulations concerning program  administration.  

o develop and conduct training sessions on multicultural and cross-cultural issues.

o provide highly competent services to parent and community groups. 

o use computer applications including Excel, Power Point and Microsoft Word.

o maintain records and prepare reports. 

o operate a personal computer. 

o collaborate with departmental staff to develop culturally and linguistically appropriate parent education seminars that are responsive to the needs of the District’s students and their  families. 

o fluently speak English and write an appropriate foreign language. 

o read English and an appropriate foreign language. 

o express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing. 

o establish and maintain effective working relationships. 

Disclaimer 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all  responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  

Nondiscrimination 

The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and  applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation,  ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the District's commitment to  Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.