Outreach/Recruitment Specialist

Best to apply by 8/30/26. Open until Filled.

ESD 113 learns from and cares for our staff, schools, students, families, and the land, works alongside communities to build pathways that expand opportunity, and acts with collective purpose to advance educational justice.

The work schedule is 8 hours/day 230 days/year.

This position will be located in Tumwater, WA.

Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision, Life/AD&D insurance, FSA/DCAP, LTD insurance, Retirement/DCP, EAP, Sick Leave, Annual Leave, Holiday Pay, Personal Leave and Holiday Pay.

Required attachments: Transcript, Resume and Cover Letter

Please see the job description below for a list of Essential Functions and Job Requirements.

Purpose Statement

The job of ELP- Outreach / Recruitment Specialist is done for the purpose/s of 1) fluently interpreting and translating between English and Spanish for assigned centers, families, and community members; 2) providing community outreach and engagement in Early Learning; 3) modeling translating and interpreting best practices, and 4) creating and delivering language access professional development opportunities for Early Learning staff.

This job is distinguished from similar jobs by the following characteristics: Per the essential functions and educational requirements listed below.

This job reports to ELP- Director of Early Learning

Essential Functions

Community Relationship Development Develops relationships with community organizations, provides community outreach and engagement, and serves as a community liaison for the purpose of strengthening partnerships between Spanish-speaking communities and the ESD 113.

Language Access Professional Development Develops and delivers language access professional development opportunities for the purpose of increasing the effectiveness of Early Learning and ESD 113 staff who translate and interpret.

Language Access Service Growth Identifies opportunities to grow the language access service line for the purpose of creating a more collaborative environment across ESD 113's region.

Meeting Interpretation Interprets information during meetings (e.g. parent/teacher conferences, IEP meetings, behavior support plan meetings, board meetings, policy council, and medical emergencies, etc.) for the purpose of creating a more collaborative environment.

Publication Management Manages assigned publications for the purpose of developing content, writing, and producing high-quality and accurate products in a timely manner.

Schedule Management Manages multiple schedules across the Early Learning department for the purpose of providing information and support, ensuring availability, and delivering established services.

Meeting and Workshop Participation Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and receiving information to develop or enhance skills.

Trusting Relationship Building Provides a trusting relationship where students and families can share their thoughts, aspirations, concerns, and interests related to district engagement for the purpose of program engagement.

Translation and Interpretation Software Research Researches, recommends, and develops a quality assurance process for the use of computer-assisted interpreting and translation software tools for the purpose of more efficiently responding to language access requests.

Staff Training and Coaching Trains and coaches Early Learning staff who are engaged in translating and interpreting for the purpose of effective language access practices.

Communication Translation Translates various Early Learning communications (e.g. Family Handbook, school closure announcements, assessment data), etc.) for the purpose of increasing access for Spanish-speaking families and community members to critical school communications and ESD programs.

Travel Requirements Travels between ESD 113, Early Learning sites, and other locations as needed for the purpose of completing the essential functions of the job.

Confidentiality Upholds confidentiality for the purpose of maintaining student privacy.

Content Writing and Editing Writes, edits, and proofreads content for the purpose of creating print, website, social media, and family communications.

Data Analysis and Reporting Writes, publishes, and analyzes complex data from various sources for the purpose of providing data-driven feedback to inform department and school district decisions.

Marginal Functions

Personnel Assistance Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Related Duties Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Skills Required Skills are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: educational needs, Spanish and English language fluency, principles and techniques of best practices for engagement of Spanish-speaking families and community members, and training and mentoring staff who translate and interpret.

Knowledge Required Knowledge is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: translating documents and assessment data; interpreting verbal communications; interpreting and translating technical and medical language; operating standard office equipment including pertinent computer software; preparing and maintaining accurate records; demonstrating language competency or seek assistance for content area specific translations as needed; demonstrating willingness for professional development in the field, including achieving certification based on future OSPI and PESB requirements.

Abilities Required Ability is required to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with others; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate.

Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with a variety of groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; projecting a professional image; and exercising good judgment when dealing with students, students' families, and coworkers.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; tracking budget expenditures. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization's services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 60% sitting, 10% walking, and 30% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Education and Experience Requirements

Experience: Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.

Education (Minimum): Community college and/or vocational school degree with study in job-related area.

Equivalency: Education: AA or BA in Early Childhood Education or related degree with a minimum of thirty (30) quarter or twenty (20) semester credits in ECE preferred. Bachelors degree is preferred.

Position Information

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Approval Date: 7/8/2019

Required Testing, Certificates and Licenses

Required Testing

Physical exam within 6 weeks of hire and periodic exams every 4 years
First Aid/CPR certificate within 60 days of hire
Food Handlers certificate within 30 days of hire

Continuing Education and Training

Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses
Willingness and ability to or currently enrolled in a course to obtain a CDA or in a degree program leading to an AA in Early Childhood

Clearances

Criminal Justice and DEL Fingerprint/Background Clearance
MMR Clearance
WA State Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Release

Capital Region ESD 113 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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