Community Liaison Assistant (Spanish)

Lodi Unified School District; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

LODI UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a Community Liaison Assistant to perform liaison duties between the school and parents at an assigned school site. You will communicate with parents regarding attendance, behavior, and academic achievement, and refer to local agencies or school services as appropriate.

Evening work is required. The role requires translating from English to a second language as necessary, and promoting parent involvement through educational programs and meetings with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with related experience.
• Ability to communicate with parents in a multicultural setting.
• Knowledge of community resources and local services.

Responsibilities

• Bridge liaison between school and parents at an assigned site.
• Screen and enroll families for programs as applicable.
• Translate and interpret for non-English speakers when needed.

Skills

Community liaison

Interpersonal skills

Oral communications

Written communications

Job description

Job Description / Essential Elements

LODI UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASS TITLE: COMMUNITY LIAISON ASSISTANT

Basic Function:

Perform liaison duties between school and parents at an assigned school site; communicate with parents regarding student attendance, behavior, academic achievement, health and medical problems; refer to local agencies or school services as appropriate. Evening work is required.

Representative Duties:

Individual positions may not perform all of the duties listed nor do these examples include all responsibilities of positions in this class.

• Perform liaison duties between school and parents at an assigned school site; communicate with parents regarding student attendance, behavior, academic achievement, health and medical problems. E
• Screen families for qualifications for program enrollment; enroll families. E
• Maintain communication with parents by telephone, home visits and mail regarding student deficiencies in attendance, behavior academic achievement, health and medical issues and related matters; provide information regarding school and community programs. E
• Provide translating from English to a second language as necessary; translate written materials; assist non English speaking students with various activities. E
• Provide transportation for parents and students when needed. E
• Maintain a variety of files and records related to assigned activities; order supplies and testing materials as assigned. E
• Promote parent involvement in school activities; coordinate parent educational programs. E
• Attend a variety of school and community meetings including, but not limited to, IEP, SST, speech and conferences with parents and teachers as assigned. E
• May assist office staff with various clerical duties as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Cambodian Language Option:

Incumbents assigned to this option are required to speak, read and write fluently in English and Khmer.

English Language Option:

Incumbents assigned to this option are required to speak, read and write fluently in English.

Hmong Language Option:

Incumbents assigned to this option are required to speak, read and write fluently in English and Hmong.

Laotian Language Option:

Incumbents assigned to this option are required to speak, read and write fluently in English and Laotian.

Punjabi Language Option:

Incumbents assigned to this option are required to speak, read and write fluently in English and East Indian.

Spanish Language Option:

Incumbents assigned to this option are required to speak, read and write fluently in English and Spanish.

Vietnamese Language Option:

Incumbents assigned to this option are required to speak, read and write fluently in English and Vietnamese.

Knowledge And Abilities:

• Community resource organizations including various federal, State and County agencies.
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Record keeping techniques.
• Oral and written communications skills in a second language.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Telephone techniques and etiquette.

Ability To:

• Perform liaison duties between school and parents at an assigned school site.
• Conduct interviews for the purpose of providing and obtaining information.
• Speak, read and write a designated second language as assigned.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Plan and organize work.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, duplications and typing.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Read, interpret and follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Work effectively in a multi ethnic setting.

Education And Experience:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or equivalent and responsible experience in working in an instructional or social service program.

Licenses And Other Requirements:

Valid California driver’s license.

Environment:

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Office environment.
• Driving a vehicle to make home visits.
• Constant interruptions.
• Adverse weather conditions.

Physical Demands:

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment.

Requirements / Qualifications

BASIC FUNCTION:

Perform liaison duties between school and parents at an assigned school site; communicate with parents regarding student attendance, behavior, academic achievement, health and medical problems; refer to local agencies or school services as appropriate. Responsible experience involving community work, work in a social agency, or with volunteer groups.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Community resource organizations including various federal, state and county agencies.
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Record keeping techniques.
• Oral and written communications skills in a second language.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Telephone techniques and etiquette.

Ability To:

• Perform liaison duties between school and parents at an assigned school site.
• Conduct interviews for the purpose of providing and obtaining information.
• Speak, read and write a designated second language as assigned.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Plan and organize work.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, duplicating and typing.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Read, interpret and follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Work effectively in a multi ethnic setting.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or equivalent and responsible experience in working in an instructional or social service program.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

High School Diploma or Equivalent AND Bilingual Proficiency Exam Certificate (Basic Skills Assessment Test)

OR

Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree or Higher Education Degree AND Bilingual Proficiency Exam Certificate (Basic Skills Assessment Test)

The Bilingual Proficiency Exam (Basic Skills Assessment Test) is administered by Lodi Unified School District. Interested candidates need to RSVP by calling [phone].

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS / CERTIFICATES:

Valid California Driver's License. If selected for the position, out-of-district applicants must be T.B. tested and fingerprinted. A practical skills test may be administered at the time of interview.

Comments And Other Information

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT

We do not discriminate against or tolerate the harassment of employees or job applicants on the basis of their actual or perceived sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Physically or mentally disabled employees or applicants may request reasonable accommodation.

Lodi Unified School District Maintains a Tobacco Free Workplace.

Candidates selected for interview will be notified by phone. Applicants not chosen for an interview will be notified by email.