COMMUNITY LIAISON AIDE - SPANISH SPEAKING at Vista Unified School District
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VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
COMMUNITY LIAISON AIDE DEFINITION Under general supervision, to provide a communication link between the community and the school; to interpret District policy, regulations, and program goals and objectives; to assist in the planning, organization, and conduct of a parent volunteer service program; and to do other related work as required. ESSENTIAL DUTIES QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:
•Perform a variety of services as a communication link between the school and members of the educational community, some of whom may be experiencing linguistic and cultural differences.
•Assist community members in understanding program goals and objectives, and enlist their support and involvement in the educational process.
•Perform follow-up functions and activities that may involve student attendance, welfare, and other child-related problems, and prepare reports concerning community contacts.
•Assist in creating a greater understanding of educational procedures, issues, and concerns.
•Provide translation and interpretative services pertaining to both oral and written communication.
•Participate in confidential and sensitive conferences with school and community members.
•Make home visitations to ensure appropriate communication, and to assist parents and other educational community members in their awareness of youth and community services.
•Assist in the planning, organization, and coordination of advisory committee functions and activities.
•Perform a variety of planning, organization, and coordination functions and activities related to parent volunteer service programs, and parent training programs and activities.
•Participate in the conduct of language proficiency surveys.
Knowledge of:
Procedures, methods, techniques, and strategies utilized in the development of school and community liaison processes;
Multilingual and multi cultural programs as required by the assignment;
Purpose, goals, and objectives of public education;
Procedures, methods, techniques, and strategies utilized in dealing with sensitive school and community problems, issues and concerns.
Ability to:
Speak, read and write Spanish or other languages, and serve as an appropriate English speaking model as required by the assignment;
Provide creative and innovative liaison services to the educational community;
Assist in the conduct of a comprehensive parent volunteer service program;
Effectively perform multilingual and multi cultural need assessments;
Interpret programs and activities designed to enhance educational opportunities;
Perform routine clerical and record management functions;
Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
Establish and maintain cooperative educational community relationships.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
•Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 20 to 30 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
•This type of work involves sitting, but will involve walking or standing for brief periods.
•Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, and possessing the manual dexterity to operate business related equipment and to handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Experience:
One year of paid or volunteer experience providing service in community school service programs, or similarly related areas.
Education:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by course work or training in community awareness or in multilingual and multi cultural programs.
License Requirements
Condition of Employment
District's liability insurance carrier.
Requirements / Qualifications
Do you have a Vision? We Do! Our Vision is to be "THE" Model of Educational Excellence. Do you want to be part of a team that inspires students to reach beyond the text book in innovative and technological ways? If you would like to work where a culture of Trust, Respect and Collaboration are a part of the daily work environment then you have found it! The Community Liaison Aide, under general supervision, will provide a communication link between the community and the school; to interpret District policy, regulations, and program goals and objectives; to assist in the planning, organization, and conduct of a parent volunteer service program; and to do other related work as required. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Graduation from High School supplemented by course work or training in community awareness or in multilingual and multicultural programs and one (1) year of paid or volunteer experience in community school service programs or similarly related areas. Ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish and serve as an appropriate English speaking model is required. CERTIFICATES: Valid California Driver's License
OPEN TESTING – Open to employees of the District and the public with the selection process resulting in one (1) Eligibility List that will be used to fill current vacancies and any future vacancies that occur within one (1) year or until the list becomes exhausted. Current permanent employees of the District will be awarded seniority points as per the contract. All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most highly qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. The process may consist of an evaluation and scoring of application materials, written testing, oral interview and/or performance test to evaluate the applicant’s skill, training and experience. The EdJoin system will time-out after a 20 minute period of perceived inactivity. Your responses to the supplemental questions are limited to 5,000 characters. A completed on-line application is required of all applicants to be considered for this opening. Once you have submitted your application, please check your email because EdJoin will send you an email verifying that your application has been submitted correctly. If you do not receive an EdJoin email, check your spam/junk mailbox. In the event that you do not receive an email, you will need to apply again. All applicants will be notified by email regarding their selection status. Please be sure to check your email as to the next step in the recruitment process since this is the only form of communication that you will receive.
- Driver's License Copy
Requirements / Qualifications
Do you have a Vision? We Do! Our Vision is to be "THE" Model of Educational Excellence. Do you want to be part of a team that inspires students to reach beyond the text book in innovative and technological ways? If you would like to work where a culture of Trust, Respect and Collaboration are a part of the daily work environment then you have found it! The Community Liaison Aide, under general supervision, will provide a communication link between the community and the school; to interpret District policy, regulations, and program goals and objectives; to assist in the planning, organization, and conduct of a parent volunteer service program; and to do other related work as required. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Graduation from High School supplemented by course work or training in community awareness or in multilingual and multicultural programs and one (1) year of paid or volunteer experience in community school service programs or similarly related areas. Ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish and serve as an appropriate English speaking model is required. CERTIFICATES: Valid California Driver's License
OPEN TESTING – Open to employees of the District and the public with the selection process resulting in one (1) Eligibility List that will be used to fill current vacancies and any future vacancies that occur within one (1) year or until the list becomes exhausted. Current permanent employees of the District will be awarded seniority points as per the contract. All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most highly qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. The process may consist of an evaluation and scoring of application materials, written testing, oral interview and/or performance test to evaluate the applicant’s skill, training and experience. The EdJoin system will time-out after a 20 minute period of perceived inactivity. Your responses to the supplemental questions are limited to 5,000 characters. A completed on-line application is required of all applicants to be considered for this opening. Once you have submitted your application, please check your email because EdJoin will send you an email verifying that your application has been submitted correctly. If you do not receive an EdJoin email, check your spam/junk mailbox. In the event that you do not receive an email, you will need to apply again. All applicants will be notified by email regarding their selection status. Please be sure to check your email as to the next step in the recruitment process since this is the only form of communication that you will receive.
- Driver's License Copy
Comments and Other Information
Candidates will be required to submit a recent, with in the past 60 days, printout of their DMV record prior to an oral interview.
The Vista Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, family status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
If you are having difficulty in completing your on-line application, please call 888-900-8945 for assistance.
SPECIAL INFORMATION: Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug test, TB test, fingerprinting and may include a physical exam. The physical and drug screen are paid for by the District. The fingerprint cost is $23.00 and is paid for by the candidate.
Comments and Other Information
Candidates will be required to submit a recent, with in the past 60 days, printout of their DMV record prior to an oral interview.
The Vista Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, family status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
If you are having difficulty in completing your on-line application, please call 888-900-8945 for assistance.
SPECIAL INFORMATION: Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug test, TB test, fingerprinting and may include a physical exam. The physical and drug screen are paid for by the District. The fingerprint cost is $23.00 and is paid for by the candidate.