Language Access Services

Vanessa Beltran, District-wide Spanish language Liaison

Bilingual parent liaison assistants work with families for whom English is a second language. The role involves working with parents to improve their understanding of the school system, maximize their involvement in school activities and minimize any linguistic barriers. Parents who do not speak English as a first language may not fully understand the school system, and may not feel confident about being involved in school and class life because of cultural and/or language difficulties. Liaison assistants work as a bridge between them and their schools.

Glenfair Elementary - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

(503) 661-7200 Ext. 4927

Margaret Scott Elementary - Thursday, Friday 

(503) 491-2721 Ext 4445 M.Scott

Cell work phone # 971-319-5247

Office Work hours: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Responsibilities/Duties

• Translate and interpret for the purpose of assisting students, parents, and District staff.
• Helps create a welcoming, safe, and supportive school environment.
•  Works with staff and parents to assist students with attendance, academics, behavior and health needs.
• Makes phone calls to parents for outreach and parent-teacher communication support.
• Contact parents and families through phone calls, home visits, and meetings at school or district sites in order to encourage participation in school and or district activities and events.
• Ability to be self-directed, and to work independently and with teams. 
• Maintain flexible work hours to accommodate school and community communication and translation needs at evening events.
• Assist liaison team with the coordination of community and parent events
• Interpret district-wide for special education meetings, expulsion hearings, home visits, parent/teacher conferences, and School Board meetings.

Elvira Quintero, District-wide Spanish language Liaison

Bilingual parent liaison assistants work with families for whom English is a second language. The role involves working with parents to improve their understanding of the school system, maximize their involvement in school activities and minimize any linguistic barriers. Parents who do not speak English as a first language may not fully understand the school system, and may not feel confident about being involved in school and class life because of cultural and/or language difficulties. Liaison assistants work as a bridge between them and their schools.

Fairview Elementary - Monday -Tuesday, 

Sweetbriar Elementary  - Wednesday, Thursday. Friday

(503) 661-7200 ext. 1052
Cell work phone # 360-524-3393 

Office Work hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Responsibilities/Duties

• Translate and interpret for the purpose of assisting students, parents, and District staff.
• Contact parents and families through phone calls, home visits, and meetings at school or district sites in order to encourage participation in school and or district activities and events.
• Ability to be self-directed, and to work independently and with teams. 
• Maintain flexible work hours to accommodate school and community communication and translation needs at evening events.
• Assist liaison team with the coordination of community and parent events
• Interpret district-wide for special education meetings, expulsion hearings, home visits, parent/teacher conferences, and School Board meetings.

Jose Contreras, District-wide Spanish language Liaison

Bilingual parent liaison assistants work with families for whom English is a second language. The role involves working with parents to improve their understanding of the school system, maximize their involvement in school activities and minimize any linguistic barriers. Parents who do not speak English as a first language may not fully understand the school system, and may not feel confident about being involved in school and class life because of cultural and/or language difficulties. Liaison assistants work as a bridge between them and their schools.

Salish Pond Elementary - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Alder Elementary - Thursday - Friday

Cell work phone # 971-378-6887

Office Work hours: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Responsibilities/Duties

• Translate and interpret for the purpose of assisting students, parents, and District staff.
• Contact parents and families through phone calls, home visits, and meetings at school or district sites in order to encourage participation in school and or district activities and events.
• Ability to be self-directed, and to work independently and with teams. 
• Maintain flexible work hours to accommodate school and community communication and translation needs at evening events.
• Assist liaison team with the coordination of community and parent events
• Interpret district-wide for special education meetings, expulsion hearings, home visits, parent/teacher conferences, and School Board meetings.

Luba Shargorodskiy, District-wide Russian/Ukrainian language Liaison

Bilingual parent liaison assistants work with families for whom English is a second language. The role involves working with parents to improve their understanding of the school system, maximize their involvement in school activities and minimize any linguistic barriers. Parents who do not speak English as a first language may not fully understand the school system, and may not feel confident about being involved in school and class life because of cultural and/or language difficulties. Liaison assistants work as a bridge between them and their schools.

Troutdale Elementary - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

(503) 665-4182 ext. 2239
Cell work phone # 503-888-0643 

Office Work hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Responsibilities/Duties

• Translate and interpret for the purpose of assisting students, parents, and District staff.
• Contact parents and families through phone calls, home visits, and meetings at school or district sites in order to encourage participation in school and or district activities and events.
• Ability to be self-directed, and to work independently and with teams. 
• Maintain flexible work hours to accommodate school and community communication and translation needs at evening events.
• Assist liaison team with the coordination of community and parent events
• Interpret district-wide for special education meetings, expulsion hearings, home visits, parent/teacher conferences, and School Board meetings.

Olesya Baykalova, District-wide Russian/Ukrainian language Liaison

Bilingual parent liaison assistants work with families for whom English is a second language. The role involves working with parents to improve their understanding of the school system, maximize their involvement in school activities and minimize any linguistic barriers. Parents who do not speak English as a first language may not fully understand the school system, and may not feel confident about being involved in school and class life because of cultural and/or language difficulties. Liaison assistants work as a bridge between them and their schools.

Troutdale Elementary - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

(503) 661-7200  ext.1720
Cell work phone # 503-512-0218

Office Work hours: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Responsibilities/Duties

• Translate and interpret for the purpose of assisting students, parents, and District staff.
• Contact parents and families through phone calls, home visits, and meetings at school or district sites in order to encourage participation in school and or district activities and events.
• Ability to be self-directed, and to work independently and with teams. 
• Maintain flexible work hours to accommodate school and community communication and translation needs at evening events.
• Assist liaison team with the coordination of community and parent events
• Interpret district-wide for special education meetings, expulsion hearings, home visits, parent/teacher conferences, and School Board meetings.

Omar Molina, District-wide Spanish language Liaison

Bilingual parent liaison assistants work with families for whom English is a second language. The role involves working with parents to improve their understanding of the school system, maximize their involvement in school activities and minimize any linguistic barriers. Parents who do not speak English as a first language may not fully understand the school system, and may not feel confident about being involved in school and class life because of cultural and/or language difficulties. Liaison assistants work as a bridge between them and their schools                                                                                    .

Reynolds High School - Monday -Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Cell work phone # 971-394-9035 

Office Work hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Responsibilities/Duties

Translate and interpret for the purpose of assisting students, parents, and District staff. Contact parents and families through phone calls, home visits, and meetings at school or district sites in order to encourage participation in school and or district activities and events. Ability to be self-directed, and to work independently and with teams. Maintain flexible work hours to accommodate school and community communication and translation needs at evening events. Assist liaison team with the coordination of community and parent events Interpret district-wide for special education meetings, expulsion hearings, home visits, parent/teacher conferences, and School Board meetings.

Elvia Angel Silva, District-wide Spanish language Liaison

Bilingual parent liaison assistants work with families for whom English is a second language. The role involves working with parents to improve their understanding of the school system, maximize their involvement in school activities and minimize any linguistic barriers. Parents who do not speak English as a first language may not fully understand the school system, and may not feel confident about being involved in school and class life because of cultural and/or language difficulties. Liaison assistants work as a bridge between them and their schools.

Wilkes Elementary - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

H.B.LEE Middle School - Thursday, Friday

Office Work hours: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Responsibilities/Duties

• Translate and interpret for the purpose of assisting students, parents, and District staff.
• Contact parents and families through phone calls, home visits, and meetings at school or district sites in order to encourage participation in school and or district activities and events.
• Ability to be self-directed, and to work independently and with teams. 
• Maintain flexible work hours to accommodate school and community communication and translation needs at evening events.
• Assist liaison team with the coordination of community and parent events
• Interpret district-wide for special education meetings, expulsion hearings, home visits, parent/teacher conferences, and School Board meetings.

Silvia Quesada-Kahler, District-wide Spanish language Liaison

Bilingual parent liaison assistants work with families for whom English is a second language. The role involves working with parents to improve their understanding of the school system, maximize their involvement in school activities and minimize any linguistic barriers. Parents who do not speak English as a first language may not fully understand the school system, and may not feel confident about being involved in school and class life because of cultural and/or language difficulties. Liaison assistants work as a bridge between them and their schools.  

Woodland Elementary - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

Walt Morey Middle School - Tuesday and Thursday

Cell work phone # 971-832-6824 

Office Work hours: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Responsibilities/Duties

• Translate and interpret for the purpose of assisting students, parents, and District staff.
• Contact parents and families through phone calls, home visits, and meetings at school or district sites in order to encourage participation in school and or district activities and events.
• Ability to be self-directed, and to work independently and with teams. 
• Maintain flexible work hours to accommodate school and community communication and translation needs at evening events.
• Assist liaison team with the coordination of community and parent events
• Interpret district-wide for special education meetings, expulsion hearings, home visits, parent/teacher conferences, and School Board meetings.

Vivian Diaz, District-wide Spanish language Liaison

Bilingual parent liaison assistants work with families for whom English is a second language. The role involves working with parents to improve their understanding of the school system, maximize their involvement in school activities and minimize any linguistic barriers. Parents who do not speak English as a first language may not fully understand the school system, and may not feel confident about being involved in school and class life because of cultural and/or language difficulties. Liaison assistants work as a bridge between them and their schools.

Hartley Elementary - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

(503) 665-0134 ext.1443
Cell work phone # 971-274-0196 

Davis Elementary - Thursday, Friday

Office Work hours: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Responsibilities/Duties

• Translate and interpret for the purpose of assisting students, parents, and District staff.
• Contact parents and families through phone calls, home visits, and meetings at school or district sites in order to encourage participation in school and or district activities and events.
• Ability to be self-directed, and to work independently and with teams. 
• Maintain flexible work hours to accommodate school and community communication and translation needs at evening events.
• Assist liaison team with the coordination of community and parent events
• Interpret district-wide for special education meetings, expulsion hearings, home visits, parent/teacher conferences, and School Board meetings.

Clarissa Marin, District-wide Spanish language Liaison

Bilingual parent liaison assistants work with families for whom English is a second language. The role involves working with parents to improve their understanding of the school system, maximize their involvement in school activities and minimize any linguistic barriers. Parents who do not speak English as a first language may not fully understand the school system, and may not feel confident about being involved in school and class life because of cultural and/or language difficulties. Liaison assistants work as a bridge between them and their schools.

Reynolds Middle School - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Office Work hours:  8:00am - 4:30 pm

Responsibilities/Duties

• Translate and interpret for the purpose of assisting students, parents, and District staff.
• Contact parents and families through phone calls, home visits, and meetings at school or district sites in order to encourage participation in school and or district activities and events.
• Ability to be self-directed, and to work independently and with teams. 
• Maintain flexible work hours to accommodate school and community communication and translation needs at evening events.
• Assist liaison team with the coordination of community and parent events
• Interpret district-wide for special education meetings, expulsion hearings, home visits, parent/teacher conferences, and School Board meetings.