School-Community Liaison – Bilingual Vietnamese Government Job Dept-Various Full Time

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JOB SUMMARY
Persons in these positions normally work 3 to 3.5 hours per day during the school session. This eligibility list may be used to fill full-time, 8 hours per day assignments. May be required to work outside of regularly scheduled hours for scheduled or unscheduled district and public events. Under direction, provides bilingual liaison between the school, home and the community; provides assistance to school families who may be eligible for various community services; and performs related work as required.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Contacts parents to exchange information about students which will help teachers and provide information to the parents about the school and its policies and programs.
• Works closely with school principals and staff to resolve student-related problems.
• Informs parents of child progress and problems.
• Promotes better relations among home, school, and community through outreach opportunities and parent education programs.
• 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 with applications and forms as appropriate.
• Encour­ages parents 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 for teachers, administrators and non-English speaking parents.
• May take students home who become ill or for other reasons cannot remain at school; may assist school principals or staff with home visits as needed.
• Provides oral interpretation for a variety of meetings such as parent-teacher conferences, Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, student discipline meetings, poor attendance meetings, and other meetings as assigned.
• Performs a variety of related clerical duties to support school and parent programs. 

Education and Experience:  High school graduation or equivalent and some college-level courses; and some experience working with community service organizations, preferably in a leader­ship role, are required. 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 English and Vietnamese.
 
LICENSE:  Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver License and remain insurable at the standard market 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 school district environment.

 
Ability to:

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

The Garden Grove Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities or employment on the basis of actual or perceived disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ancestry, color, immigration status, sex, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other characteristic that is contained in the definition of hate crimes set forth in Section 422.55 of the Penal Code.

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.

HOW TO APPLY: Applications must be completed on our website at www.ggusd.us. Please note that the district office will not be giving out or accepting hard copy applications for those recruitments that are online only. Please read each posting carefully or call our office if you have any questions. All applications should be received by the Personnel Commission Office by 5:00 p.m. on the last day to file.

VETERAN’S CREDIT: Veterans shall have an additional five (5) points added to their final percentage score on an open eligibility list as prescribed by Education Code, Section 45296. “Veteran” as used in this article means any person who has served in the United States armed forces in time of war, or national emergency declared by the President of the United States of America, and who has been discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable. “Armed forces” means the United States Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard. At least thirty (30) days of active service are required to obtain veteran preference points.

Disabled veterans shall have an additional ten (10) points added to their final percentage score on an open eligibility list as prescribed by Education Code, Section 45296. A “disabled veteran” as used in this article means any veteran who is currently declared by the United States Veterans Administration to be ten percent (10%) or more disabled as a result of service in the Armed Forces of the United States. Proof of disability shall be deemed conclusive if it is of record in the United States Veterans Administration.

Additional eligibility may be granted based on future changes to the law and verification from the Veteran’s Administration or the United States Office of Personnel Management.

In order to obtain credit, the applicant shall furnish satisfactory proof of qualifying military service prior to establishment of the eligibility list. No adjustment of rank on the list shall be made when such proof is presented thereafter.

A veteran may be credited veterans’ preference points only to obtain initial employment in the district. Thereafter, the only additional points for an open examination shall be seniority points granted in accord with section 4220.3(C)2.

HIRING PROCEDURES: Garden Grove is a merit system (civil service) school district. Employment and promotions are based upon merit, fitness and qualifications. The person selected to fill any regular position will be from among the top three ranks on the eligibility list approved by the Personnel Commission. All regular employees will serve a six (6) month probation.

EXAMINATION FOR TUBERCULOSIS: Proof of freedom from active tuberculosis must be furnished prior to employment and must be based upon an intradermal Mantoux tuberculin skin test completed within the last 60 days.

FINGERPRINTING: All new employees will be fingerprinted.

BENEFITS: All classified employees receive the following:

• Up to 22 paid vacation days per year
• Up to 14 paid holidays per year
• Up to 12 sick leave days per year with unlimited accumulation
• Social Security coverage

All regular classified employees who are employed 30 hours or more a week are eligible for the following additional benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for the employee
• family Life Insurance for the employee
• Generous Retirement Plan (CalPERS)

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYER

9701.89 (Revised: 10/19)