BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide direct services to students and promote student achievement through increased parental involvement.

Classification Characteristics:

This is a bargaining unit position.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Incumbents perform a variety of technical accounting duties related to federal and State project and categorical funds.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

(Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below.  This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.)

• Assists with planning and organizing parental involvement activities (i.e. English Learner Advisory Committee, Parent Institute for Quality Education, Parent Involvement Academy, etc.) including agendas and minutes;
• Promotes parental involvement through various forms of communication (i.e. phone calls, bulletins, flyers, etc.);
• Assists with planning and organizing for staff attendance at professional development activities including the handling of all pertinent paperwork for attendance, travel, lodging, mileage, and expense reimbursements;
• Assists with placement process for English learners;
• Assists with monitoring of student achievement data;
• Assists with the purchase and record-keeping of instructional materials and/or resources;
• Keeps on-going record of expenditures of site categorical funds;
• Maintains inventory of supplies and materials as required; orders, receives, and distributes materials, equipment, and supplies according to established procedures;
• Performs a variety of clerical duties including typing, filing, record-keeping, proofreading, and processing written information; prepares and types a variety of documents and forms including requisitions, work orders, and financial and statistical data/forms;
• Types letters, memoranda, bulletins, reports, and files related to Categorical Programs; prepares and completes forms and documents and distributes to appropriate personnel or District office; compiles information and prepares summaries and reports including attendance and enrollment date;
• Schedules appointments, conferences, and meetings with parents; maintains various schedules and calendars;
• Maintains payroll and time and absence records for categorical programs staff as requested;
• Trains and provides guidance and direction to student assistants;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Correct English usage: grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
• Telephone etiquette
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
• Oral and written communication skills

ABILITY TO:

• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide quickly and accurately
• Meet deadlines and time lines
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Translate orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Perform duties effectively and punctually with many demands on time and constant interruptions
• Maintain records and prepare reports
• Understand and follow oral and written directions
• Operate a variety of office equipment including but not limited to a computer, copier, and others as required by the position
• Promote parental communication with school via different modalities such as School Loop, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

Office environment.

For further information you may call (626) 444-9005, extension 4510.

The EMUHSD provides equal employment opportunities for all people and does not discriminate in educational programs and activities or in the employment of personnel and the process therein on the basis of any protected class.