Job Description
We want YOU here! In the Sioux Falls School District, we believe every student and family deserves to feel welcomed, valued, and connected. Serving families from more than 100 language backgrounds, our English Learner Program team helps build strong partnerships between schools and homes while supporting students as they grow academically and socially.
We are seeking a caring and dedicated individual to join our team as English Learner School Home Liaison. In this role, you will help families navigate the school system, strengthen communication between home and school, and advocate for students and families as they adjust to new educational and cultural experiences. Your work will make a direct and lasting impact on student success.
Learn more about our English Learner Program: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/english-learners
REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION LEVEL: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or comparable/equivalent degree/level from another country.
EXPERIENCE DESIRED: Three to five years of experience working with refugee, immigrant and migrant families or organizations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Constant hand-eye/mind-eye coordination and hearing; intermittent sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, dialing, filing, grasping, indexing, keyboarding, lifting, driving, and speaking are required.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Proficiency reading, speaking and writing in English and in at least one of the high incidence languages in the District required so as to effectively communicate with refugee, immigrant and migrant students and their parents. Must have an ability to acquire a comprehensive working knowledge of school district policies as they relate to state and federal rules and regulations. Must have a valid driver's license and insurance.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES - Serves as a liaison between the District and families relative to attendance, school enrollment, health issues, tardiness, and cultural programs.
- Effectively communicates with students and families regardless of any language barriers or seeks alternatives for interpretation.
- Completes all time and effort reports.
- Facilitates transportation solutions for students and parents for school attendance and meeting purposes.
- Advocates for English Learner students and their families as assigned by a supervisor.
- Designs and coordinates meetings for parent and/or student information or training opportunities regarding acculturation issues related to education.
- Promotes parental involvement in the schools and is the link between the school and home to help families understand the expectations for their children's success in school.
- Available to work day/evening hours and/or a split shift.
- Performs other duties that may be assigned by the administration.
View the complete job description here: School Home Liaison for English Learner or Migrant Programs
PAY INFORMATION EMPC Level GX | 9 Months - 184 Days, starting at
$46,250.24 per year
View the complete salary schedule here: 2026-2027 9 Month EMPC Salary Schedule
Pay Day: Last working day of each month.
HOURS & FTE Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week, 9 months
CALENDAR
2026-2027 9 Month Employment Contract Calendar
BENEFIT INFORMATION
Benefits (only for positions 20 hours per week or more)
CURRENT DISTRICT EMPLOYEES All current District employees interested in applying must complete an application.
Post-Offer Criminal Background Check Required
Relay Services for Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Dial 711, then the desired number
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