Urbana School District #116 Is Hiring A French Bilingual Parent Coordinator

Urbana School District #116

Join our team as a French Bilingual Parent Coordinator and be a vital link between French-speaking families and our schools! 🇫🇷🤝

Position: French Bilingual Parent Coordinator

Location: Urbana Early Childhood School

Supervisor: Reports directly to the UECS principal

Job Summary

The French Bilingual Parent Coordinator acts as a liaison between the school and French-speaking families, providing outreach, support services, and coordinating family education and school involvement activities for all French-speaking students.

Essential Functions

To perform this role successfully, the individual must be able to:

• Assist families with enrollment processes and completing necessary forms.
• Educate families unfamiliar with the school system and how to advocate for their children.
• Translate oral and written communications, including newsletters, classroom materials, memos, and forms.
• Interpret during parent conferences and meetings.
• Communicate with teachers and office staff regarding family inquiries and updates.
• Collaborate with social workers to connect families with community resources such as childcare, health, food, clothing, and housing.
• Coordinate and assist with school events like carnivals, open houses, field trips, and park district activities.
• Support classroom teachers by helping with small groups and assessments.
• Participate in school family events and after-hours meetings.
• Join social workers or staff on home visits when needed.
• Help school staff understand and incorporate French-speaking family culture into the classroom.
• Perform any additional duties assigned by building or district administration.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, or an Associate Degree with substantial work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Fluency in both French and English bilingualism.
• Knowledge of school and education terminology.
• Proficiency in computers and technology tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience working with diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Terms of Employment

• Benefit details available on the Human Resources webpage.
• Not part of the collective bargaining unit; this is a non-exempt position.
• Work schedule: 2 hours per day or 10 hours per week.
• Pay rate: $20.14/hour 💵
• Includes Student Contact Days and other designated days per the work calendar.

Evaluation & Starting Date

This position will be evaluated according to the Board's policies on support personnel performance.

Start Date: August 12, 2026

Equal Opportunity Statement

Urbana School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Revised

Updated: December 2025