Community Liaison

Simi Valley Unified School District; Simi Valley, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 12,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Simi Valley Unified School District is establishing an eligibility list for part-time roles that support school-to-family outreach. The position assists with communications, referrals for programs such as English Language Development, and coordination of parent volunteers and workshops.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, strong English/Spanish communication, and the ability to work with teachers, parents, and community partners.

Qualifications

• Requires graduation from high school or equivalent plus experience working with students in an instructional or social service setting, or parent groups.
• Requires a valid California driver’s license.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
• Ability to work with teachers, parents, and the community in outreach efforts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with communications and referrals to parents and families qualifying for programs like ELD.
• Coordinate and support parent workshops and volunteer activities.
• Maintain logs and reports of parent contacts and program activities.
• Engage with teachers and district staff to support outreach goals and home-school connections.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Public speaking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Email/CRM tools

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.

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

• 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.

Education and Experience

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 in a classroom, office, home or other non-school site environment engaged in work of primarily a sedentary nature; near visual acuity to read and write printed materials and computer screens; hearing and speech ability for ordinary and telephonic conversation, to speak to groups, and to hear sound prompts from equipment; ambulatory ability to move about office, classroom, and school grounds, to tutor, assist with presentations, and reach work materials; and sufficient manual and finger dexterity to demonstrate presentation aids and to operate personal computers.

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.