Community Liaison - Adam

About the EmployerWelcome to the Santa Maria-Bonita School District website. We are the largest school district in Santa Barbara County with about 17,500 pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade students. In the heart of the coastal agricultural area, we celebrate our families and the support they provide to the students of the District. The District is comprised of seventeen elementary schools, four junior high schools, and one combined elementary and junior high. The district is committed to a high-quality education for each student to develop students who are prepared for limitless possibilities and achievements using their unique gifts and talents to develop skills to reach their maximum potential. Our Beliefs We believe each person has inherent value and deserves respect. We believe all people belong, have a voice and can contribute. We believe every person has the power and responsibility to take action and make a positive impact. We believe equity is essential for all persons to thrive. We believe honesty and integrity build trust. We believe physical and emotional safety is foundational for personal fulfillment. We believe excellence comes from curiosity, experience, and perseverance. We believe that developing empathy inspires a kind community. We believe service is an act of love. We believe that there is strength and power in cultural diversity. We believe that a unified community inspires hope and faith. Our Mission The Mission of Santa Maria-Bonita School District, as the unifying force that cultivates and enriches our diverse community, is to ensure every student flourishes by discovering their passion and purpose, exercising self-determination, and developing the skills to reach their maximum potential through a student-centered culture distinguished by a whole child approach an inclusive environment community and family engagement transformational innovation and highly effective staff Parameters We will make decisions based on what is best for students. We will welcome all people with dignity and respect. We will practice responsible stewardship of all our resources. We will embrace, practice, and model integrity. We will not compromise our commitment to excellence.Job Description / Essential Elements : Santa Maria-Bonita School District COMMUNITY LIAISON BASIC FUNCTION Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, serve as liaison between school and parents; communicate with parents and provide a variety of information related to school attendance, school programs, activities, and events; translate materials and information in a designated second language. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES Serve as liaison between school and parentsE; promote parent involvement in school activitiesE; explain program / Consolidated Project materials and goals to parentsE; develop channels of communication between the school, family, and relevant community agenciesE; maintain communication with parents by telephone, mail and home visitsE; provide information related to students' progress, attendance and school events, activities and programsE; serve as interpreter for program / project-related dutiesE; translate written materialsE; assist non-English speaking students during enrollmentE; participate in parent-teacher conferences and other meetings as assignedE; assist office staff with a variety of clerical duties as assignedE; maintain files and records of assigned programsE; provide school staff with information obtained from home contacts and visitsE; attend a variety of meetings related to program activitiesE; monitor student attendance at all school sitesE; follow up where needed, make home visits to obtain signatures for certificates of eligibility for the assigned programE; operate a variety of office equipment including computer terminal, copier and typewriterE; provide translating services for teachers and staff as assigned; perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Knowledge of : Community resource organizations including various federal, State and County agencies; Modern office practices, procedures and equipment; Recordkeeping techniques; Oral and written communication skills in a second language; Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy; Telephone techniques and etiquette. Ability to : Perform liaison duties between school and parents; Conduct interviews for the purpose of providing and obtaining information; Speak, read, and write a designated second language as assigned; Understand and follow oral and written directions; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; Maintain records and prepare reports; Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Perform clerical duties such as filing, duplicating and typing; Observe legal and defensive driving practices; Read, interpret and follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures; Work effectively in a multi-ethnic setting; Work independently. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Any combination equivalent to : Graduation from High School and bilingual, multicultural, and biliterate background in designated language. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS Valid California Driver's License. WORKING CONDITIONS Environment : Office environment; Driving a vehicle to make home visits; Constant interruptions; Adverse weather conditions. Physical Abilities : Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone and provide assistance to students and parents; Seeing to read and translate various materials; Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment. Approved : July 25, 2001Requirements / QualificationsDMV Printout (Issued within the last 60 days)Proof of HS GraduationComments and Other InformationPlease be advised that incomplete applications will not be considered for review. Although your application will be fully evaluated, we recommend including a resume, a cover letter, and letters of recommendation. These documents will provide us with a comprehensive understanding of your qualifications and experiences. Thank you for your attention to these documents, and we look forward to reviewing your complete application. TITLE IX - EQUAL EDUCATION / EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES The Santa Maria-Bonita School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical information, national origin, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Office / Title 9 Compliance Officer : Mark Palmerston Director of Pupil Personnel Services 708 S. Miller Santa Maria, CA 93454 805-361-8141 El Distrito Escolar de Santa María-Bonita prohíbe la discriminación, intimidación, hostigamiento (incluido el hostigamiento sexual) o acoso en base a la edad, ascendencia, color, discapacidad, origen étnico, género, expresión de género, identidad de género, información genética, estado de inmigración, estado civil, información médica, origen nacional, estado parental, estado de embarazo, raza, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, real o percibido de una persona, o asociación con una persona o grupo con una o más de estas características reales o percibidas. Si tiene preguntas o quejas, comuníquese con la Oficina de Equidad / Oficial de Cumplimiento del Título 9 : Mark Palmerston Director de Servicios Estudiantiles 708 S. Miller Santa María, CA 93454 805-361-8141