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Parent and Community Liaison - Bilingual 21007

Salary

$41k - $53k

Min Experience

2 years

Location

Poway, California, United States

JobType

part-time

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About the Department

* Applicants for this position must be bilingual- proficient in Spanish (speak, read, and write).'
The current available position is split between the following school sites: Midland Elementary School and Twin Peaks Middle School.
This position is 30 hours per week/6 hours per day, 9.5 months a year (includes benefits) **

Selection Procedure
Applications will be screened, and those candidates whose backgrounds best match the requirements of the position will be invited to participate in a competitive examination process, which may include any combination of the following: Training & Experience evaluation (T&E), multiple-choice question test, job-related performance exercise, and technical/ oral appraisal interview. Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director of the Personnel Commission.
Candidates who pass all of the examination processes are ranked on an eligibility list according to their score(s). Selection for the position will be made from among the top three (3) ranks of candidates.  The eligibility list will be used for hiring purposes in other vacancies in the same, or equivalent, job classification and will be active for six (6) months (Merit Rule 50.100.1).

BASIC FUNCTION: 

 

Under direction, serve as a liaison between sites and departments and non-English speaking parents; provide assistance and information to parents in all aspects of student registration, placement, and community resources; provide interpreting and translating services to site and district personnel. 

 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: 

 

The Parent and Community Liaison – Bilingual serves as a liaison between sites and departments and non-English speaking parents, providing assistance and information to parents in all aspects of student registration, placement, and community resources. The Parent Liaison serves as a liaison between the Special Education department and the parents of students with special needs, providing assistance and information to parents in areas related to special education functions, student placement, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), and community resources. Incumbents in the Parent and Community Liaison classification will perform all of the same duties as the Parent & Community Liaison - Bilingual classification, with the exclusion of responsibilities related to translating and interpreting for non-English speaking parents. 

Position Duties

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Serve as a liaison between school sites/departments and non-English speaking parents of students; respond to inquiries, resolve issues and concerns, and provide information concerning programs, guidelines, requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Make home visits and telephone calls to non-English speaking parents of students; encourage interest and involvement in school activities; escort parents to observe classroom activities, and enhance understanding of student placement options; arrange related schedules.

Serve as a resource for local community events; attend community support group meetings and provide information concerning school functions and activities; prepare and distribute notices and other informational materials to school sites and the community.

Research community resources that provide services to non-English speakers; provide referrals to community resource services, and provide information to parents.

Communicate with District personnel and various outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns.

Operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and assigned software; drive a vehicle to conduct work.

Maintain routine records related to mileage and assigned activities.

Perform related duties as assigned as they relate to this classification.



Minimum Qualifications

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

 

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and two years’ experience working with non-English speaking parents and students.  Experience working with a community service organization is desirable. 

 

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

 

Valid California driver’s license. 

Other Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Basic interviewing and advisement techniques.
Problems and concerns of non-English speaking students and their families.
Correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary in English and another language.
Oral and written communication skills in English and another language.
Interpersonal skills, including cultural sensitivity, using tact, patience, and courtesy.
Operation of standard office equipment, including a computer and assigned software.
Programs for English language learners.
Basic record-keeping techniques.
Basic public relations techniques.

ABILITY TO:
Serve as a liaison between a site/department and non-English speaking parents of students.
Escort parents to observe classroom activities and enhance understanding of placement options.
Assist parents with understanding related processes and procedures.
Provide community resource referral services and information to parents.
Learn, interpret, apply, and explain laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Meet schedules and timelines.
Understand and relate to English language learners.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English and another language, including cultural sensitivity.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Work independently with little direction.
Maintain routine records related to work performed.
Operate standard office equipment, including a computer and assigned software.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:
School and office environment.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Seeing to read a variety of materials.
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.

This classification description describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties, as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, work steps, and skills required of the classification. 

This classification description describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties, as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, work steps, and skills required of the classification.

In accordance with Personnel Commission Rules and Regulations of Classified Service # 70.200.1, new employees to Poway Unified School District will be placed at Step 1 of the official salary range designated for the position.  Any variances in initial placement are addressed in and shall be carried out in agreement with this rule.

The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program.  PUSD  does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic group identification, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identification, mental or physical disability. 

For more information, please contact the Title IX/Equity Compliance Officer, Associate Superintendent of Personnel Support Services, Poway Unified School District, 15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA 92128-3406


About the company

Operates public K-12 schools in the Poway area.

Skills

appraisal
communication skills
compliance
interpersonal skills