School-Community Liaison - Bilingual Spanish - job 2 of 2

• Serves as a liaison to facilitate communication about students which will help teachers and provide information to the parents/guardians about the school and its policies and programs.
• Works closely with site leadership and staff to interpret for student-related matters.
• Provides oral interpretation for a variety of meetings such as teacher conferences, Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, student discipline meetings, attendance meetings, and other meetings as assigned.
• Plans, coordinates, and presents parent education programs on a variety of topics, as directed.
• Assists with the referrals to community agencies for student and family needs, such as those relating to counseling, welfare, housing, employment, legal services, nutrition, medical care, eye-glasses, and clothing.
• Assists parents/guardians with applications and forms as appropriate.
• Encourages parents/guardians to attend and participate in various workshops, meetings, advisory committees and other special events and may provide transportation if approved by an administrator.
• Provides written translations such as flyers, newsletters, emails, and other communications.
• May take students home who become ill or for other reasons cannot remain at school; may assist site leadership or staff with home visits as needed.
• Performs a variety of related clerical duties to support school and parent education programs.

Education and Experience: High school graduation or equivalent; and some experience providing oral interpretation and/or written translation are required. Completion of some college level courses is desired. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.

SPECIAL NOTE: These positions require fluency in speaking, reading, and writing in both English and Spanish.

LICENSE: Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver License and remain insurable at the standard insurance rate. Candidates must submit a recent (within the last 30 days) original DMV driving record by the oral rating exam.

Knowledge of:

• Correct English and designated world language usage, including spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Computer programs and software including specialized language word processing software programs.
• Telephone and office etiquette and procedures.
• School programs and policies, and community resources.
• Cultural nuances of designated language.
• Vocabulary related to a school district environment.

• Promote school and district activities and encourage families to participate in them.
• Learn about community services available and explain them to families.
• Communicate effectively in the English language and the language of the community, both in oral and written form.
• Work cooperatively with students, parents, teachers, site leadership and representatives of various community groups and agencies.
• Operate computers and other standard office equipment and software effectively.
• Maintain accurate office records.

Applications will be accepted from the general public and district employees who possess the above qualifications. The district reserves the right to invite applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the requirements needed for the position to continue in the examination process. The examination may consist of an evaluation of training and experience, multiple choice, performance, and oral/technical exams. Persons needing reasonable accommodation must notify the Office of Personnel Services by the last day to file. A qualifying score must be achieved on all portions of the examination in order to be placed on the open eligibility list. Outside and district candidates will be placed on one ranked list, with eligible permanent district employees receiving five seniority points which will be added to their final scores.

Non-Discrimination Statement:
Garden Grove Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, immigration and citizenship status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Copies of GGUSD's policies including Uniform Complaint Procedures, Sexual Harassment Nondiscrimination, Title IX Rights and Protection, and Statewide Resources are available upon request.

Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying, and equity should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Educational Services, Dr. Lorena Sanchez, at llsanche@ggusd.us or (714) 663-6143. Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of Personnel Services, Jason Bevacqua, at jbevacqu@ggusd.us or (714) 663-6464. Complaints may be mailed to 10331 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840.

Pupils have the right to a free public education, regardless of immigration status or religious beliefs. More information about these rights is available from the California Attorney General, Know Your Rights. Contact the district office to learn more about Title IX and Sex Discrimination/Harassment including how to file a complaint.