2024/25 Spanish Volunteer Specialist Job Listing at Leander ISD in United States of America (Job ID 7979)

Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To provide support for the Elementary Spanish Volunteer Program.
 
  MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Assist in the recruitment process for the volunteer Campus Elementary Spanish Volunteer Coordinators and Assistant Coordinators at each elementary campus.
• Provide initial training to new Campus Elementary Spanish Volunteer Coordinators.
• Provide orientation training to Campus Elementary Spanish Volunteer Coordinators throughout the district at the beginning of the school year; may have an orientation later in the year for volunteers that sign up late.
• Work with the World Languages Coordinator to update and maintain the Spanish Volunteer Program website.
• Coordinate the recruitment and placement of Spanish Volunteers to go to Elementary campuses 30 minutes per week to teach children Spanish lessons.
• Prepare materials such as flyers to be included in first day packets.
• Assist in disbursement of materials.
• Assist the World Languages Coordinator to inventory and order Spanish Programs for campuses as needed.
• Attend campus and district events to recruit interested Spanish Volunteers.
• Regularly communicate with World Languages Coordinator; meet in person approximately four times per year.
• Organize end of school year inventory and program completion for the school year.
• May research extra materials to purchase if additional budget.
• Gather feedback and make recommendations for continuous improvement of program effectiveness.
• Demonstrates regular and prompt attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• None.

• Valid teaching certificate preferred.  Bilingual certification in Spanish preferred.

• Knowledge of Spanish volunteer program goals.
• Skill in organizational and interpersonal relations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with volunteers and campus staff.

• Frequently communicates with LISD employees and public.  Must be able to exchange accurate information.
• Ability to understand, remember, and communicate routine, factual information.
• Ability to organize and prioritize own work schedule on short-term basis.
• Ability to make decisions which have moderate impact on immediate work unit.
• Ability to compose letters, outlines, memoranda, and basic reports and/or to orally communicate technical information.
• Ability to communicate with individuals utilizing a telephone, computer or other electronic device. 
• Use standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.