2026-2027 SY - Liaison - Secondary

Gallup-McKinley County Schools; Crownpoint (NM); Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 28.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Gallup-McKinley County Schools seeks a Liaison for secondary level at Crownpoint Middle to support students, families, and schools. The role involves translating between Navajo/Spanish and English, coordinating tests and services, and providing transportation when needed.

Ideal candidates bring clerical experience, a high school diploma, and a valid driver’s license. The position requires community engagement and confidentiality in handling student information.

Qualifikationen

• Two years of general clerical experience including experience working with the public.
• High School Diploma or equivalency (GED).
• Must have a valid driver's license, pass a background check, and be able to obtain First Aid & CPR within 90 days of hire.

Aufgaben

• Make home visits to monitor and follow-up on students' and families' progress.
• Serve as a liaison between students, home, school and the community; interpret for non-English speaking students and parents.
• Translate Navajo/Spanish to English and English to Navajo/Spanish.
• Provide transportation for parents and students for illnesses, tests and emergencies.
• Assist in scheduling tests and services needed by students and coordinate referrals and records.

Kenntnisse

Bilingual Navajo/Spanish-English

Communication

Clerical efficiency

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Office software

Jobbeschreibung

$28,044.00
To provide technical assistance to assigned administrator or professional in carrying out related services to students and parents, as recommended by special education specialists or other educational professionals.

Title: Liaison Secondary
Work Location: Crownpoint Middle
Work Hours: 7.5 hours/Day
Contract Length: 194 Days
Minimum Salary: $25,707.00
Maximum Salary: $28,044.00

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receive immediate supervision from assigned higher level staff. May exercise technical supervision over lower-level clerical staff.

Essential Function Statements

Essential duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Make home visits as assigned to monitor and follow-up on students' and families' progress.


• Serve as a liaison between students, home, school and the community. Interprets for non-English speaking students and parents.


• Assist parents and students in their use of other community resources in such areas as health education, health services, social services and other related services.


• Provide transportation services for parents and students when necessary for illnesses, tests, and emergencies.


• Assist in scheduling and arranging for various tests and services needed by students that may disclose causes of difficulties and indicate a need for remedial measures.


• Provide administrative and clerical support to the assigned administrator or designee; prepare and proof correspondence and documents from rough drafts or direction; screen incoming calls and mail; prepare reports and other documents.


• Maintain appropriate logs, files and records, various District forms and testing materials; and maintain strict confidentiality of all records and files of students and their families.


• Assist in processing appropriate referrals and documents as ordered by specialists or professionals; maintain a tracking system of referrals, reevaluation and related services.


• Adhere to the established treatment plans as developed by appropriate specialists or professionals; and to the established District policies and procedures in carrying out duties.


• Attend chapter meetings and other community meetings to secure and impart information relating to District services.


• Assist in the orientation of new staff to office procedures, paper flow and tracking systems.


• Perform related duties and responsibilities as needed or as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

Knowledge of:

• Clerical principles and practices.


• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment and software.


• Local cultures and geographical area.


• The Navajo/Spanish language


• Principles and procedures of filing and record keeping.


• Basic practices and techniques of report auditing.

Ability To

• Type at a speed necessary for successful job performance.


• Perform clerical duties.


• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.


• Work independently in the absence of a supervisor.


• Respond to inquiries and requests from parents, students and District employees.


• Translate from Navajo/Spanish to English and English to Navajo/Spanish.


• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.


• Perform various clerical functions, including record keeping and typing.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities in qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Two years of general clerical experience including experience working with the public.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalency (GED). Additional specialized clerical training is desirable.

Licensure & Other Requirements: Must have a valid driver's license, defensive driving, pass a background check, and be able to obtain First Aid & CPR Certificate within 90 days of hire.

If hired for this position, you must complete all of the following within 30 days of your start date:

GALLUP MCKINLEY COUNTY SCHOOLS DRIVING CREDENTIALS

• State of New Mexico Medical Examiner's Physical Call Transportation at [phone] to schedule an appointment with Full Circle Chiropractic. The cost of this medical physical examination is covered by GMCS District.


• Drug test Call Transportation at [phone] to schedule an appointment with Full Circle Chiropractic. The cost of this drug test is covered by GMCS District.


• Activity Driver Pre-Service Training Contact Gerard Enote at [phone], to get this completed at no cost to you.


• Defensive Driving Certificate Again, you can contact Gerard Enote at [phone] to complete this at no cost to you.


• FIRST AID / CPR Courses are held in the Transportation Department. The fee for this course is $55.00. Contact Transportation at [phone] for the time and date of these courses.


• We WILL NOT accept the certificates for courses taken ONLINE.


• Valid New Mexico Driver License.


• State of New Mexico Motor Vehicle Record.

PLEASE NOTE: YOU CAN USE THE DISTRICT VEHICLE AT THIS TIME, BUT YOU CANNOT TRANSPORT ANY STUDENTS IN THE VEHICLE until you have completed all of the above requirements.

You must attach a copy of your High School Diploma or equivalency. You must attach copies of ALL college transcripts to verify hours.