Community Liaison

Simi Valley Unified School District; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Simi Valley Unified School District seeks a Community Liaison to support English Language Development and family outreach. The role assists with communications and referrals for families qualifying for targeted programs and partners with teachers, district staff, and parents to strengthen home-school connections.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with experience in instructional or social service settings; fluency in English and Spanish; strong clerical and record-keeping skills;

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and experience with students.
• Knowledge of clerical and record-keeping processes.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with communications and referral support for families eligible for targeted programs.
• Provide school-to-parent support and encourage parent participation in school activities.
• Receive referrals and share resource information with parents.
• Enlist parent volunteers and help develop home–school networks.
• Present parent workshops and participate in community events as needed.
• Maintain logs and summary reports of parent contacts and materials distributed.

Skills

English fluency

Spanish fluency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

To establish an eligibility list to fill part-time positions (approximately 12-18.75 hours/week, Monday - Friday), 10 months per year (school year), and substitute positions. The established eligibility list will remain in effect for one year.

APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THIS RECRUITMENT:

Applications are submitted no later than 11:59 pm. on TBD

TESTING PROCESS:

A) Multiple Choice Test = 40% weighting on final score. Tentatively scheduled for as early as TBD

B) Structured Interview = 60% weighting on final score. Tentatively scheduled for as early as TBD

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications stated in the job posting by the application deadline in order to move forward in the testing process. Those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to the multiple choice test. Those with the highest scores on the multiple choice test will be invited to the structured interview. The testing process is subject to change as needs dictate. All communication regarding this process will be delivered via email.

The information included in the Work Experience section of the application will determine whether applicants meet minimum qualifications. Please make sure you include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields.

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Summary

Assists with communications and referral support to parents and families qualifying for a target program, such as English Language Development (ELD).

Distinguishing Career Features

Community Liaisons, and other positions such as those connected with parent education and early intervention, are part of special funded programs combining education support and social services.

• Provides school-to-parent support through personal contacts. Invites parent participation in school and community-based volunteer opportunities.
• Receives referrals and responds to requests for resource information and parent support. Assists in the development and implementation of program oriented community projects.
• Assists with enlisting parent volunteers to help with home to school needs. Assembles small groups of parents for helping each other and for developing home school networks.
• Assists in the presentation of parent workshops for families on topics of interest to families.
• Participates in public awareness activities at the District or during community events (health fairs, etc.) which may include evening and weekend hours.
• Maintains logs and summary reports of parent contacts, learning materials distributed, support groups, parent workshops, etc. Maintains information and communication flow between parents and school personnel.
• May attend community-based programs and events to keep up-to-date with trends and be more familiar with other resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Requires graduation from high school or equivalent plus experience working with students in an instructional or social service setting, or parent groups (i.e. PTA, volunteers, etc.)

Licenses and Certificates

Requires a valid California driver's license.

Abilities

Read, write and speak English fluently. Read, write and speak Spanish fluently.

Knowledge and Skills

The position requires: Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of age appropriate child development and guidance applicable for an educational setting. Knowledge of basic clerical and record keeping processes. Knowledge of and skill at using personal computers, audiovisual, and other equipment to support learning, record information, and send communications. Sufficient human relation skills to work productively and cooperatively with teachers, district staff, students, and parents in informal settings, exercise patience when conveying information, and demonstrate sensitivity to the special needs of students. Knowledge of and competency in a second language (Spanish).

Abilities

Requires the ability to: Assist teaching staff and program coordinators with implementation of programs and activities to accomplish outreach goals. Interact with teachers, parents, and specialists in order to carry out assigned duties. Enlist parent volunteering. Relate positively to parents and students in a learning environment in a way that builds interaction and rapport between home and school, and recognizes socioeconomic and cultural differences. Read, write and speak English fluently. Read, write and speak Spanish fluently.

Physical Abilities

Requires: the ability to perform indoors and outdoors with some, yet infrequent exposure to health and safety considerations.

Working Conditions

Work is performed indoors and outdoors with some, yet infrequent exposure to health and safety considerations.

Individuals protected by the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) may request accommodation if needed. In order for appropriate arrangements to be made for testing, your request must be received at the time your application is submitted. If special arrangements are not requested at the time the application is submitted, it is understood that no special accommodations are required. Documentation on the need for accommodation must accompany your request.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Simi Valley Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunity for all applicants for employment. The application, examination, and selection process shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital, pregnancy, or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.