Dual-Merged (2223-18)

Posted salary does not include 5% bilingual stipend in the designated languages of Spanish, Pashto or Dari.

Under the direction of an assigned administrator, performs a variety of bilingual community liaison activities with parents and families; participates in the development and implementation of various projects and special programs related to parent involvement and community engagement; collaborates with school staff and parents in identifying and achieving student educational goals; assists families in accessing support services; coordinates District-sponsored tutoring, parent education, and related training programs; maintains related records and reports related to assigned duties.

An examination will be given to establish an eligibility list for the position of Parent/Community Liaison in order to fill existing and future vacancies. This position 8 hours per day, 206 paid days per year.

All testing will take place at La Mesa – Spring Valley School District's Education Service Center, 4750 Date Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942 (Phone: 619-668-5700) unless notified otherwise. Test starts promptly at the scheduled time. Latecomers will not be admitted. Candidates will be required to present valid photo identification prior to sign-in.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
A completed application for employment must be received in Human Resources by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date. Please note: If having issues with Internet Explorer, try Firefox. Faxed materials are not acceptable.

Oral Merit Exam: TBD

Merit exam is for those who have submitted a classified application and meet minimum qualifications. The more well qualified candidates will be invited to the Oral Merit exam by appointment only.

Assists in recruiting parents as volunteers to foster parent engagement and involvement within District schools. Collaborates with school staff and parents to develop goals, programs and classes to support non-English speaking parents and students; plans and organizes meetings and educational training classes for parents and program participants.
Communicates with personnel, administrators, parents, families and outside organizations to coordinate program implementation/enrollment, resolve issues and conflicts and exchange information
Coordinates adult ESL classes, and curriculum.
Monitors and evaluates the needs of enrolled students; provides information and materials to parents and families to assist them in utilizing community services and other resources; refers families to local, state or federal agencies or school services as appropriate; follows-up on referrals.
Operates a variety of office equipment including a copier, projector, computer and assigned software; drives a vehicle to conduct work.
Plans, facilitates and implements strategies and activities aimed at strengthening relationships and communication between parents, school staff and community organizations.
Prepares and maintains a variety of documents, records and reports related to assigned activities; types and inputs a variety of data into an assigned computer system; prepares and distributes materials and information to parents and staff.
Provides oral and written translation and interpretation of correspondence, forms, letters, reports and other instructional and educational materials from English to a designated second language; proofreads and assures accuracy of translated materials.
Receives, screens and routes telephone calls; responds to requests, concerns and questions.
Schedules and arranges appointments and meetings with District staff for non-English speaking students, parents and families.
Serves as a District liaison between students, parents, schools and outside community organizations and agencies to support efforts to improve student academic performance and parent involvement.

OTHER DUTIES:
Attends and participates in meetings, in-service trainings, workshops and conferences.
Performs related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school or equivalent GED and two years of related experience involving frequent
public contact or working with school age children and some experience in parent/adult education.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Successful passage of the District’s job-related proficiency test.
Valid California Class C Driver’s License and evidence of insurability.
Incumbents in this classification are required to speak, read and write in a designated second language.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Training and presentation techniques.
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Telephone techniques and etiquette.
District organization, operations, regulations, policies and objectives related to position.
Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of students.
Preparation and planning techniques for community events and activities.
Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
Parent Education and Adult ESL.
Oral and written communication skills.
Correct usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary in English and a designated second language.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
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Available community, educational and social service resources.
Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Basic public relations techniques.

ABILITY TO:
Perform liaison duties between the District, students, parents, families and outside organizations.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English and a designated second language.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Compose correspondence and written materials independently or from oral instructions.
Refer families to appropriate local agencies or school services.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software.
Plan and organize work.
Work independently with little direction.
Read, interpret, follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Type and input data at an acceptable rate of speed.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.
Work variable or flexible hours as assigned.

• The District provides excellent benefits for regular employees who work 20 or more hours per week, including:

Substitute positions do not qualify for District covered benefits.

1. Medical: Choice of VEBA (Kaiser or United Health Care), paid for employee only; Premier coverage available at a cost.

2. Dental: Delta Dental or Delta Care HMO (District-paid for employee only)

3. Life: Life ($50,000) and Accidental Death & Dismemberment ($50,000). Also includes MEDEX Travel Assistance (for medical care situations 100 miles from home or international trips up to 90 days; with some exclusions)

4. Vacation: (10+); Sick (9.50+ days per year) - vacation/sick accumulation days increase with years of service

5. Employee Assistance Program: (at no cost to employee): through San Diego County EAP

6. VEBA Optum Health: Employee assistance program

• Note: Benefits are subject to change.

In addition, the district offers the following voluntary plans:

• Dependent life insurance coverage

• Disability plans through American Fidelity

• Vision: MES Vision $10.94/monthly paid by employee

• 403(b) Retirement

• MetLaw prepaid legal through Hyatt Legal Plans

In addition:

• Regular (bargaining unit) employees may elect to become a CSEA member.

• Benefited employees (20+ hours per week) pay 7% (6% as of 2013) of gross (pre-tax) to CalPERS retirement (2%@55; 2.5%@63); calculated as: 2(# of years of service) x Salary.