ALUM ROCK UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASS TITLE: COMMUNITY LIAISON

BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the assigned management and/or supervisory position. 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.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
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.

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.

Provide translating from English to a second language as necessary; translate written materials: assist non-English speaking students with various activities.

Maintain a variety of files and records related to assigned activities.

Promote parent involvement in school activities.

Attend a variety of school and community meetings and conferences with parents and teachers as assigned.

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Community resource organizations including various federal, State and County agencies.
Modem 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.
Community Liaison – Continued

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:
Graduation from high school and one year experience in working in an instructional or social service program. or equivalent.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver’s license.
Incumbents in this classification may be required to speak, read and write in a designated second language.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment.
Driving a vehicle to make home visits.
Constant interruptions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone.
Light lifting — up to 14 lbs.

SALARY RANGE: 6.5
WORK YEAR: 9.5, 10 months
BARGAINING UNIT: CSEA
DATE APPROVED: 7/1/99