School Community Facilitator #44-26 at Newport-Mesa Unified School District, CA

About the Department

THE VACANCY:
This recruitment is open and promotional, meaning all are welcome to apply and current employees in permanent positions are eligible to receive seniority credit and promotional placement once passing all exams.

There is currently one (1) vacancy, working 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, 10 months per year (off in summer). Location is currently TBD. This opening requires proficiency in Spanish.

Please note that this is a bilingual position and the successful candidate must demonstrate proficiency in both Spanish and English or Russian and English . The ability to read, write and speak Spanish or Russian fluently is required and will be evaluated during the Qualifications Appraisal Interview (Oral Exam) phase of the recruitment.

Please apply online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nmusd.

BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of assigned Administrator, encourage and coordinate parent education and involvement in various school programs and other activities; perform liaison duties between school and parents at an assigned site; refer families to local agencies or school services as appropriate; maintain related records.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree in social services, education or a related field and one year experience working in an instructional or social program.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver's license.
Incumbents are required to speak, read and write in a designated second language.

Position Duties

Minimum Qualifications

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Promote parent education and involvement in various school programs and other activities; provide information and materials to parents to assist them in utilizing community services and resources; conduct assessment screenings as assigned and refer families to local agencies or school services as appropriate; maintain related records.

Perform liaison duties between school, community resources and agencies and parents at an assigned school site; communicate with parents regarding student performance including attendance, behavior, academic achievement, health and medical problems; make home visits to acquire information and discuss school-related problems such as absenteeism, illnesses, behavior problems and other matters.

Unite outside organizations, schools and families; inform community agencies of available school services; resolve issues or concerns as needed; contact community businesses to obtain donations of food and equipment as assigned.

Facilitate family participation in various activities; identify and encourage recruitment of parent volunteers; explain and assist in determining program eligibility; arrange parent activities including recruitment, training, and scheduling; monitor parent activities.

Participate in student recognition programs for school and community service projects; recommend students receiving awards; prepare speeches and written materials for distribution as assigned.

Conduct and coordinate parent training and associated school committees; arrange training schedule, speakers, meeting sites and presentations; prepare and distribute promotional related materials.

Monitor students with chronic homework problems; confer with parents and teachers regarding students; prepare progress reports; represent school at site meetings.

Communicate with other departments and District staff to coordinate services.

Represent assigned site at a variety of school and community meetings; attend and participate in workshops and conferences as assigned.

Operate a variety of office and classroom equipment including a computer, copier, laminator, VCR, television set and telephone; drive a vehicle to conduct work.

Perform a variety of clerical duties including typing, answering telephones, duplicating materials and preparing correspondence; prepare news releases concerning upcoming events.

Translate written materials from English to a second language as assigned by the position; provide translation for conferences and other meetings as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF: 
Community resource organizations including various Federal, State and County agencies.
District organization, policies and objectives.
Recordkeeping and report preparation techniques.
Correct oral and written usage of English and a designated second language.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Telephone techniques and etiquette.
Policies and objectives of school programs and activities.
Public speaking techniques.
Laws, codes, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
Operation of a variety of office and instructional equipment including a computer.

ABILITY TO:
Perform liaison duties between school and parents at an assigned site.
Determine program eligibility based on applications and supporting documentation.
Plan, organize and implement parent education and involvement activities and programs.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Read, write, translate and interpret English and a designated second language.
Operate a computer and a variety of office and instructional equipment.
Work independently with little direction.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Plan and organize work.
Prepare and present oral presentations.
Work confidentially with discretion.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Read, interpret and follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
Constant interruptions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone.
Seeing to read a variety of materials.

HAZARDS:
Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals.

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