School-Community Liaison - Bilingual Spanish

Garden Grove Unified School District; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

CalPERS Retirement

Vacation and Holidays

Sick Leave

Job summary

Garden Grove Unified School District is seeking a part-time bilingual liaison to support school, home, and community communication. The role includes interpretation for meetings, translating communications, and assisting families with access to community services.

The position requires fluency in English and Spanish, a high school diploma, and experience with translation or interpretation. Employment is for six months with potential for extension and a starting hourly rate provided.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Spanish required for oral and written communication.
• High school graduation and experience in interpretation/translation required or considered.
• Some college coursework is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as bilingual liaison between school, home, and community.
• Interpret for meetings including conferences, IEP, discipline, and attendance.
• Plan and present parent education programs as directed.
• Refer families to community services for counseling, housing, employment, etc.
• Assist with applications, forms, and attending workshops; provide transportation if approved.
• Provide written translations for flyers, newsletters, emails, and communications.
• Perform related clerical duties to support programs.

Skills

Bilingual

Interpreting

Translation

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Some college coursework

Job description

About The Job

OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND DISTRICT EMPLOYEES

SIX (6) MONTHS

WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT

SALARY

All new hires will be placed at the starting salary step of this classification ($25.66). Employees are eligible for a step increase on their anniversary date each year, up to the maximum step 5 of this salary range ($31.26).

Job Summary

Persons in these positions normally work 3 to 3.5 hours per day during school session and they may be required to work outside of regularly scheduled hours for scheduled or unscheduled district and public events. Under direction, provides bilingual liaison between the school, home, and the community; provides assistance to school families who may be eligible for various community services; and performs related work as required.

Essential Duties

• Serves as a liaison to facilitate communication about students which will help teachers and provide information to the parents/guardians about the school and its policies and programs.
• Works closely with site leadership and staff to interpret for student-related matters.
• Provides oral interpretation for a variety of meetings such as teacher conferences, Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, student discipline meetings, attendance meetings, and other meetings as assigned.
• Plans, coordinates, and presents parent education programs on a variety of topics, as directed.
• Assists with the referrals to community agencies for student and family needs, such as those relating to counseling, welfare, housing, employment, legal services, nutrition, medical care, eye-glasses, and clothing.
• Assists parents/guardians with applications and forms as appropriate.
• Encourages parents/guardians to attend and participate in various workshops, meetings, advisory committees and other special events and may provide transportation if approved by an administrator.
• Provides written translations such as flyers, newsletters, emails, and other communications.
• May take students home who become ill or for other reasons cannot remain at school; may assist site leadership or staff with home visits as needed.
• Performs a variety of related clerical duties to support school and parent education programs.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education and Experience: High school graduation or equivalent; and some experience providing oral interpretation and/or written translation are required. Completion of some college level courses is desired. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.

SPECIAL NOTE: These positions require fluency in speaking, reading, and writing in both English and Spanish.

LICENSE: Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver License and remain insurable at the standard insurance rate. Candidates must submit a recent (within the last 30 days) original DMV driving record by the oral rating exam.

Knowledge Of

• Correct English and designated world language usage, including spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Computer programs and software including specialized language word processing software programs.
• Telephone and office etiquette and procedures.
• School programs and policies, and community resources.
• Cultural nuances of designated language.
• Vocabulary related to a school district environment.

Ability to:

• Promote school and district activities and encourage families to participate in them.
• Learn about community services available and explain them to families.
• Communicate effectively in the English language and the language of the community, both in oral and written form.
• Work cooperatively with students, parents, teachers, site leadership and representatives of various community groups and agencies.
• Operate computers and other standard office equipment and software effectively.
• Maintain accurate office records.

SELECTION PROCEDURES

Applications will be accepted from the general public and district employees who possess the above qualifications. The district reserves the right to invite applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the requirements needed for the position to continue in the examination process. The examination may consist of an evaluation of training and experience, multiple choice, performance, and oral/technical exams. Persons needing reasonable accommodation must notify the Office of Personnel Services by the last day to file. A qualifying score must be achieved on all portions of the examination in order to be placed on the open eligibility list. Outside and district candidates will be placed on one ranked list, with eligible permanent district employees receiving five seniority points which will be added to their final scores.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Garden Grove Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, immigration and citizenship status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Copies of GGUSD's policies including Uniform Complaint Procedures, Sexual Harassment Nondiscrimination, Title IX Rights and Protection, and Statewide Resources are available upon request.

Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying, and equity should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Educational Services, Tanya Avina, at [e-mail] or [phone]. Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to the Director of Personnel Services, Chris Francis, at [e-mail] or [phone]. Complaints may be mailed to 10331 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840.

Pupils have the right to a free public education, regardless of immigration status or religious beliefs. More information about these rights is available from the California Attorney General, Know Your Rights. Contact the district office to learn more about Title IX and Sex Discrimination/Harassment including how to file a complaint.

BENEFITS

• Up to 22 paid vacation days per year
• Up to 14 paid holidays per year
• Up to 12 sick leave days per year with unlimited accumulation
• Social Security coverage

All regular classified employees who are employed 30 hours or more a week are eligible for the following additional benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for the employee and family
• Life Insurance for the employee
• Generous Retirement Plan (CalPERS)

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYER

Garden Grove Unified School District offers a tremendous benefit package that includes:

• Up to 22 paid vacation days per year
• Up to 14 paid holidays per year
• Up to 12 sick leave days per year with unlimited accumulation
• Social Security coverage

All regular employees who are employed 30 hours or more a week are eligible for the following additional benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance for the employee and family
• Life Insurance for the employees
• Generous Retirement Plan (CalPERS)