COMMUNITY SCHOOLS SPECIALIST - (JP #72) at Rialto Unified School District
About the Employer
MISSION: The mission of the Rialto Unified School District, the bridge that connects students to their aspirations for the future, is to ensure each student achieves personal and career fulfillment within a global society, through a vital system distinguished by: • High expectations for student achievement • Safe and engaging learning environments • Effective family and community involvement • Learning opportunities beyond the traditional school setting • Appreciation of universal diversity BELIEFS: We believe that… • Everyone has unique talent • There is boundless power in all of us • All people have equal inherent worth • Diversity is strength • Each person deserves respect • High expectation inspires high achievement • Risk is essential to success • Common and individual interest are reciprocal • Integrity is critical to trust • Honest conversation leads to understanding • Music is the universal language • A strong community benefits all of its members • Everyone can contribute to the good of the community
Job Summary
Job Summary
DEFINITION Under the direction of the Director, Community Schools or assigned administrator, the Community Schools Specialist supports the implementation of community school strategies at assigned school sites. The Specialist assists in coordinating student and family support services, develops and maintains partnerships with community-based organizations, and engages families in programs that promote student success. The Specialist facilitates referrals, outreach, and communication between school staff, families, and community agencies to ensure that students have access to academic, health, and social-emotional supports.
Requirements / Qualifications
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION EXPERIENCE: • Three (3) years of professional experience in education, community development, social services, youth development, or family engagement programs. • Experience working in a school setting preferred. EDUCATION: • Required: Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university. PREFERRED: • Bilingual • Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, education or related field from an accredited college/university LICENSE REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Insurability by the District liability insurance carrier.
AN INCOMPLETE AND/OR LATE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. A COMPLETE APPLICATION CONSISTS OF: - A completed EDJOIN Classified Management online application
- Copy of Transcript (Verification of Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university is required)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) letters are required. All letters MUST be SIGNED and DATED within the last two years (TYPED signatures will NOT be accepted).)
- Resume (Current Resume)
Requirements / Qualifications
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION EXPERIENCE: • Three (3) years of professional experience in education, community development, social services, youth development, or family engagement programs. • Experience working in a school setting preferred. EDUCATION: • Required: Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university. PREFERRED: • Bilingual • Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, education or related field from an accredited college/university LICENSE REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Insurability by the District liability insurance carrier.
AN INCOMPLETE AND/OR LATE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. A COMPLETE APPLICATION CONSISTS OF: - A completed EDJOIN Classified Management online application
- Copy of Transcript (Verification of Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university is required)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) letters are required. All letters MUST be SIGNED and DATED within the last two years (TYPED signatures will NOT be accepted).)
- Resume (Current Resume)
Comments and Other Information
Applicants must detail specifically how they meet the requirements of the position. All sections of the application must be FULLY completed even if a resume is submitted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application. An incomplete application will not be considered.
All applications (outside and in-house) along with the required attachments must be submitted through EDJOIN.org, no later than 11:59PM on the closing date. Paper applications and required attachments will not be accepted.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A VALID E-MAIL ADDRESS.
The District is not responsible for district e-mails that may go into an applicant’s junk/spam mailbox. It is important for applicants to check their e-mail and ensure that all district e-mails are delivered to their inbox.
All offers of employment are made contingent upon the applicant passing a pre-employment physical examination, TB test and upon receipt of information from the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation that the applicant is not prohibited from being employed. Please be advised that the District’s practice is to not pay third party vendors for job references.
FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT EVALUATION
Individuals who have completed course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts/degrees, prior to applying for a position, and attach a copy to the application electronically. The foreign transcripts must be evaluated by one of the approved organizations, listed on the Rialto USD website, in order to be accepted. These organizations are private enterprises who charge a fee for their services. Individuals pursuing a foreign transcript evaluation must follow the procedures outlined by the organization providing the evaluation. In all instances, original, official documentation will be required when requesting the evaluation.
Note: Disabled applicants may request reasonable accommodation in regard to testing procedures. Please do so prior to the closing date by calling (909) 820-7700, extension 2400.
Comments and Other Information
Applicants must detail specifically how they meet the requirements of the position. All sections of the application must be FULLY completed even if a resume is submitted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application. An incomplete application will not be considered.
All applications (outside and in-house) along with the required attachments must be submitted through EDJOIN.org, no later than 11:59PM on the closing date. Paper applications and required attachments will not be accepted.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A VALID E-MAIL ADDRESS.
The District is not responsible for district e-mails that may go into an applicant’s junk/spam mailbox. It is important for applicants to check their e-mail and ensure that all district e-mails are delivered to their inbox.
All offers of employment are made contingent upon the applicant passing a pre-employment physical examination, TB test and upon receipt of information from the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation that the applicant is not prohibited from being employed. Please be advised that the District’s practice is to not pay third party vendors for job references.
FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT EVALUATION
Individuals who have completed course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts/degrees, prior to applying for a position, and attach a copy to the application electronically. The foreign transcripts must be evaluated by one of the approved organizations, listed on the Rialto USD website, in order to be accepted. These organizations are private enterprises who charge a fee for their services. Individuals pursuing a foreign transcript evaluation must follow the procedures outlined by the organization providing the evaluation. In all instances, original, official documentation will be required when requesting the evaluation.
Note: Disabled applicants may request reasonable accommodation in regard to testing procedures. Please do so prior to the closing date by calling (909) 820-7700, extension 2400.
Application Deadline
11/11/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Date Posted
10/15/2025
Contact
Marcos Amador
909-820-7700 2408
909-820-7700 2408
Number of Openings
25
Salary
Pay Range
$78,000.00 - $81,629.26 Annually
$78,000.00 - $81,629.26 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
"Fully paid medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance above and beyond salary for the employee and eligible dependents."
Length of Work Year
215 days per year
Employment Type
Full Time