SCHOOL/COMMUNITY LIAISON (Promotional & Open Competitive)

Basic Function

Under the direction of the assigned administrator, work with students and their families to address student issues that impact student learning, 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; provide information on local agencies or school services to families as appropriate; prepare and maintain related records and reports.

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Promote parent education and involvement in various school programs and other activities; provide information and materials to assist families in utilizing community services and resources; provide information on local agencies or school services as appropriate; create opportunities at the school that welcomes parent involvement and participation in their child's education and success.

Perform liaison duties between school, community resources and agencies and parents at an assigned school site; assist in school registration activities as needed.

May schedule home visits pertinent to providing information to parents on workshops and community services as needed; notify parents and encourage participation in school events and activities.

Coordinate outside organizations, schools and families; contact community businesses to obtain donations and plan activities.

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.

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

Attend school and community meetings and conferences as assigned for support to parents that so request.

Prepare and maintain records and reports related to assigned activities.

Operate a variety of office equipment including a copier, laminator, computer and assigned software.

OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Various issues impacting marginalized student populations.
Community resource organizations including various federal, State and County agencies.
District organization, policies and objectives.
Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
Oral and written usage of English.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Telephone techniques and etiquette.
Policies and objectives of school programs and activities.
Public speaking techniques.
Operation of a variety of office and instructional equipment including a computer.

ABILITY TO:
Serve students of a wide socio economic and diverse ethnic background.
Perform liaison duties between school, parents and the community at an assigned site.
Plan, organize and implement parent education and involvement activities and programs. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English.
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.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Read, interpret, explain and follow rules, regulations, District policies and procedures.
Maintain a valid California Driver's License.

Education & Experience Requirements

Any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to: High school diploma or equivalent and two years' experience working in community service programs or related field.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California driver's license.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
Evening or variable hours.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.

Selection Process

The examination process for this recruitment may be comprised of one or any combination of the following: screening of the applicant's training, background, and experience; scored evaluation of responses on a supplemental application; written examination(s); qualifications appraisal oral examination; performance examination; or technical oral examination, scored on a job-related basis. Only the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.

If your application is accepted to advance in this recruitment, the exam and interview dates are as follows:

Written Examination - August 15, 2024
Oral Examination - TBD

Dates are tentative, but it is highly recommended that you plan your calendar accordingly. No Make-Up dates will be offered.

Other Important information: The duration of the eligibility list is one (1) year unless extended by the Personnel Commission. The eligibility list from this recruitment will be used for full-time, part-time and limited term positions.

New employees to the district are place on step A of the salary schedule. The maximum salary is reached after 3 ½ years of employment.

Recruitments that list Promotional and Open Competitive opportunities may result in one of the following: 1) a dual-certified list in which internal employees of the San Lorenzo Unified School District are awarded seniority points to their final passing score before placement on the eligibility list, or 2) two separate eligibility lists consisting of candidates on a promotional only list and an open list. In the latter case, candidates on the promotional list are referred to the hiring authority before candidates on the open. However, where less than three ranks exist on the promotional list, the open list will be utilized to complete a total of three ranks.

Benefits

Interested applicant may view the benefits plans available to classified employees of the San Lorenzo Unified School District by clicking on the following link:

http://www.slzusd.org/cms/page_view?d=x&ppid=&vpid=1244185494118

Closing Date/Time: 8/8/2024 4:00 PM Pacific

15510 Usher St, San Lorenzo, California 94580 United States View Map