District-Community Liaison - Bilingual Spanish

Salary : $4,934.00 - $6,011.00 Monthly

Location : Garden Grove, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 24 / 26.0

Department : K-12 Educational Services

Opening Date : 10 / 23 / 2024

Closing Date : 11 / 13 / 2024 5 : 00 PM Pacific

ABOUT THE JOB

OPEN RECRUITMENT

OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND DISTRICT EMPLOYEES

ELIGIBILITY LISTS WILL BE GOOD FOR TWELVE (12) 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 ($4,934). Employees are eligible for a step increase on their anniversary date each year, up to the maximum step 5 of this salary range ($6,011).

JOB SUMMARY

Persons in these positions work 8 hours per day, during the school session. May be required to work outside of regularly scheduled hours for scheduled or unscheduled events.

Under direction, provides technical assistance to School Community Liaisons; promotes districtwide events and parent programs;

promotes better relations among families, schools, community, and district; and performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Serves as a resource to families, schools, community, and district to promote better relations, explain district policies and procedures, connect people to resources, and help families navigate the public education system.
• Provides support to School Community Liaisons and trains new School Community Liaisons.
• Trains the School Community Liaisons on how to plan and present parent education programs .
• Promotes parent participation at various workshops, meetings, advisory committees and other special events.
• Assists in creating training materials for parent education programs, district committees, district events, and presentations, in designated language.
• Collects and compiles community agency information for student and family needs.
• Performs simultaneous interpretation for district events and meetings using interpretation equipment and trains School Community Liaisons on how to use interpretation equipment.
• Proofreads and edits translations for accuracy, context, readability, style, and appropriate cultural nuances.
• Produces idiomatic translations for flyers, presentation materials, the district messaging system, and other related communications considering the type of material and reader viewpoints;

determines shades of meaning and makes corrections as needed.

• Assists with district events by supporting set-ups and breakdowns, troubleshooting issues, managing interpretation equipment, and other related support as needed.
• Assists with a variety of district projects using online resources, Microsoft Office, specialized language word processing software, and other related software.
• Attends various meetings, conferences, and consortiums as required.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education and Experience : High school graduation or equivalent and an Associate's Degree from an accredited college; and some experience working as a school-community liaison in a school district is required.

A Bachelor's Degree is highly desirable. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge, and abilities may be considered.

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

SPECIAL NOTE : These positions require fluency in English and Spanish.

Knowledge of :

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

Ability to :

• Communicate effectively in the English language and the language of the community, both in oral and written form.
• Present parent programs and implement trainings.
• Use interpretation equipment to interpret simultaneously at district events.
• Work cooperatively with district staff, schools, and representatives of various community groups and agencies.
• Operate computers and other standard office equipment and software effectively.

SELECTION PROCEDURES

Applications will be accepted from 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 promotional eligibility list.

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.

Contact Information :

Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying, and equity should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Educational Services, Dr.

Lorena Sanchez, at [email protected] or (714) 663-6143. Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator - Chris Francis, Director of Personnel Services, at cfrancis@ggusd.

us or (714) 663-6338. 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.

INFORMATION ABOUT APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND EMPLOYMENT

HIRING PROCEDURES : Garden Grove is a merit system (civil service) school district. Employment and promotions are based upon merit, fitness and qualifications.

The person selected to fill any regular position will be from among the top three ranks on the eligibility list approved by the Personnel Commission.

All regular employees will serve a six (6) month probation.

EXAMINATION FOR TUBERCULOSIS : Proof of freedom from active tuberculosis must be furnished prior to employment and must be based upon an intradermal Mantoux tuberculin skin test completed within the last 60 days.

BENEFITS : All classified employees receive the following 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
• Family Life Insurance for the employee
• Generous Retirement Plan (PERS)

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYER

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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)

The information you provide on the general and supplemental applications will be used to evaluate whether you meet the minimum requirements for this position.

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the position will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

It is important that you fill out the application as complete and accurate as possible. Supplemental questions that are not answered fully and completely will be considered incomplete and will cause you to not be considered further in the recruitment process.

All experience mentioned in the Supplemental Questions must also be included in the Work Experience section in order to be considered complete.

A resume in lieu of a complete response on the application or the supplemental is not acceptable. Did you read and understand this information?

Have you completed at least an Associate's degree or sixty (60) college semester units or ninety (90) college quarter units from an accredited college?

NOTE : If you have completed college courses, you must include it in the Education section of your application.

This position requires you to speak, read and write in both English and Spanish. Do you meet this requirement?

Do you have some experience working as a school-community liaison in a school district?

Please describe your experience working as a school-community liaison in a school district. The experience you describe should also be included in the Work Experience section of your application.

Include the name of the school district(s) you worked for, your title(s), dates you worked in each position, and some of the main duties you performed.

Candidates must submit a recent (within the last 30 days) original DMV driving record by the oral rating exam.Did you read and understand this information?

Required Question