Parent/Community Liaison

Salary: $3,264.72 - $3,966.65 Monthly
Location : Palmdale, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 23/24-01/23
Division: School Site
Opening Date: 01/23/2024
Closing Date: 2/12/2024 4:00 PM Pacific
Summary
POSITION DEFINITION:
Under the supervision of site or program administrator, assists in the implementation and administration of assigned special program or project; enlists parental involvement in student's educational programs; performs varied tasks related to the assigned program or project including working with program participants, assisting in facilitating positive parent, school, community and student relationships, compiling data and preparing reports and other written materials.
Representative Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Assist in establishing and maintaining direct communication channels between the school/program and student's family.
2. Assists in recruiting parents as volunteers within the school (e.g., classroom volunteers, workshop volunteers) for the purpose of increasing parent participation in school/program activities and in their child's education.
3. Collaborates with the school staff for the purpose of developing programs and classes to support non-English speaking parents and students.
4. Coordinates parental participation, organizes meetings and educational classes for program participants and encourages leadership (e.g., parenting skills, volunteer training) for the purpose of developing parenting skills, understanding of school processes and parent/student success.
5. Aids in the explanation of district, school and program goals and objectives to the community.
6. Travels to locations in the community where parent events are held, contacts parents by phone or where eligible children and families are located; visits participants' homes or other locations, as needed.
7. Compiles, prepares and maintains files, records and reports related to assigned programs and participants; and organizes data for a variety of reports for the purpose of meeting program, district, state and federal requirements.
8. Assists school/program staff, when needed.
9. Translates and interprets for workshops, conferences, and other events.
10. Attends a variety of workshops, conferences, seminars and community meetings/events, as required for the purpose of receiving and/or presenting information.
11. Perform related duties as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications
Training:
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
Experience:
One year experience in an educational program or related field preferred. Experience in family and/or community social service involvement desired. Some clerical experience desired.
Typing Requirement
-30 net words per minute
-A typing test will be administered to establish typing speed.

• Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.
• Possession of an appropriate, valid California driver's license prior to the completion of the probationary period.
• Ability to be covered under the District property/liability insurance.
• Possession of automobile in good working order necessary.

Special Requirement
Proficiency (speak, read, write) in Spanish language in addition to English
Employment Standards
Application Filing
Applications for this position will be accepted online only during the specified recruitment period. Applicants will receive notifications electronically by email only. An eligibility list will be established to fill future vacancies. When a promotional and open eligibility list is established, the promotional list will be used first, unless otherwise stated on this bulletin.
Work Schedule
This position typically works full-time, 8 hours/day, and observes an 11-month work calendar.
Salary and Benefits
The initial salary rate for a new employee is at the first step of the appropriate salary schedule for the position. The probationary period is 130 work days (not counting sick, industrial accident). Upon becoming permanent, a one-step salary advance shall be granted with future annual advances up to the fifth step of the salary schedule.
The District provides and contributes to a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, term life insurance) per contract year for each employee and eligible dependents. View the benefit matrix
Test Information
Testing procedures may consist of a written multiple-choice examination, skills performance, and oral interview examination. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be required to take the exam and notified via email communication of the scheduled date, time, and location. A valid picture identification is required prior to admittance.
Physical Demands
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, squatting, reaching, and twisting at waist; sitting for extended periods; standing, walking, hand and finger dexterity for keyboarding/typing, use of computer mouse and touchpad, and writing instruments; vision and hearing in normal range with or without correction.
Work Environment
Work is performed indoors, and outdoors when necessary. Exposure to temperature swings in climate-controlled and outdoor environments; exposure to various noises from office equipment/machines, automobiles, staff and the public.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
In accordance with Federal civil rights law, civil rights regulations and policies, the Palmdale School District, its offices, and employees, are prohibited from discriminating based on age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, nationality, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, political beliefs, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity.
For further information regarding Palmdale School District's non-discrimination, sexual harassment and Title IX policies and/or Coordinator contact information, please click the following link: https://www.palmdalesd.org/domain/2092
For further information regarding Palmdale School District's Personnel Sexual Harassment Board Policy, BP 4119.11, please click the following link:
https://www.palmdalesd.org/cms/lib/CA02000054/Centricity/Domain/54/PSD%20Sexual%20Harrassment%2005242021.pdf
Offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave, as well as medical, dental, vision, and life up to the maximum district contribution for eligible employees.
More detailed information regarding benefit package eligibility will be presented at time of employment offer.
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The following supplemental questions give you the opportunity to fully explain your background and qualifications as they pertain to the position of Parent/Community Liaison. Your answers are required for your application to be considered complete. The information that you provide will be evaluated as it stands, and revisions to clarify the information provided are not allowed. Respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Overstating your skill level is considered false and/or misleading information. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information will be disqualified from further consideration.NOTE: All work experience and education that is described or included in your response(s) must be reflected in the "Work Experience" and "Education" sections of the application. A résumé or other documentation to convey this information will not be considered in lieu of completing all sections of the application.

• I have read and understand the instructions

02
Do you have a High School Diploma or equivalent diploma, such as a GED?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you possess a valid driver's license with proof of adequate insurance coverage?

• Yes
• No

04
Duties for this classification may include travel in the community or other locations, as needed. Possession of an automobile in good working order is necessary.

• I have read and understand this job requirement.

05
Indicate the number of years that best describes your experience working in an educational program.

• None
• Less than one year
• One year but less than two years
• Two years but less than three years
• Three years or more

06
Indicate the number of years that best describes your experience in family and/or community social service outreach.

• None
• Less than one year
• One year but less than two years
• Two years but less than three years
• Three years or more

07
Indicate the number of years that best describes your work experience performing general clerical duties.

• None
• Less than one year
• One year but less than two
• Two years but less than three
• Three years or more

08
Indicate your net words per minute typing speed. (a typing test will be administered to validate response)

• Less than 30 net words per minute
• Between 30 and 40 net wpm
• Between 40 and 50 net wpm
• More than 50 net wpm

09
Do you speak, write, understand, and interpret Spanish fluently?

• Yes
• No

10
Describe the experience that would explain your skills and knowledge as it relates to family and community social service outreach. Include experience working with youth, community services, and/or connecting people with community resources.
Required Question