Community Liaison

Salary: $18.26 - $22.19 Hourly
Location : School Sites, Simi Valley, CA
Job Type: Part-Time: Perm and Substitute
Job Number: 26-654-2
Department: School Sites
Opening Date: 06/11/2025
Closing Date: Continuous


PURPOSE


To establish an eligibility list to fill part-time positions (approximately 12-18.75 hours/week, Monday - Friday), 10 months per year (school year), and substitute positions. The established eligibility list will remain in effect for one year.

APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THIS RECRUITMENT: Applications are submitted no later than 11:59 pm. a week prior to the test.


TESTING PROCESS:
A) Multiple Choice Test = 40% weighting on final score.
Tentatively scheduled for as early as TBD
B) Structured Interview = 60% weighting on final score
Tentatively scheduled for as early as TBD

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications stated in the job posting by the application deadline in order to move forward in the testing process. Those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to the multiple choice test. Those with the highest scores on the multiple choice test will be invited to the structured interview. The testing process is subject to change as needs dictate. All communication regarding this process will be delivered via email.

The information included in the Work Experience section of the application will determine whether applicants meet minimum qualifications. Please make sure you include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields.

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Summary
Assists with communications and referral support to parents and families qualifying for a target program, such as English Language Development (ELD).


Distinguishing Career Features
Community Liaisons, and other positions such as those connected with parent education and early intervention, are part of special funded programs combining education support and social services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides school-to-parent support through personal contacts. Invites parent participation in school and community-based volunteer opportunities.
• Receives referrals and responds to requests for resource information and parent support. Assists in the development and implementation of program oriented community projects.
• Assists with enlisting parent volunteers to help with home to school needs. Assembles small groups of parents for helping each other and for developing home school networks.
• Assists in the presentation of parent workshops for families on topics of interest to families.
• Participates in public awareness activities at the District or during community events (health fairs, etc.) which may include evening and weekend hours.
• Maintains logs and summary reports of parent contacts, learning materials distributed, support groups, parent workshops, etc. Maintains information and communication flow between parents and school personnel.
• May attend community-based programs and events to keep up-to-date with trends and be more familiar with other resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and Experience

Requires graduation from high school or equivalent plus experience working with students in an instructional or social service setting, or parent groups (i.e. PTA, volunteers, etc.)

• Licenses and Certificates

Requires a valid California driver's license.

• Abilities

Read, write and speak English fluently. Read, write and speak Spanish fluently.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

• Knowledge and Skills

The position requires: Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of age appropriate child development and guidance applicable for an educational setting. Knowledge of basic clerical and record keeping processes. Knowledge of and skill at using personal computers, audiovisual, and other equipment to support learning, record information, and send communications. Sufficient human relation skills to work productively and cooperatively with teachers, district staff, students, and parents in informal settings, exercise patience when conveying information, and demonstrate sensitivity to the special needs of students. Knowledge of and competency in a second language (Spanish).

• Abilities

Requires the ability to: Assist teaching staff and program coordinators with implementation of programs and activities to accomplish outreach goals. Interact with teachers, parents, and specialists in order to carry out assigned duties. Enlist parent volunteering. Relate positively to parents and students in a learning environment in a way that builds interaction and rapport between home and school, and recognizes socioeconomic and cultural differences. Read, write and speak English fluently. Read, write and speak Spanish fluently.

• Physical Abilities

Requires: the ability to perform indoors in a classroom, office, home or other non-school site environment engaged in work of primarily a sedentary nature; near visual acuity to read and write printed materials and computer screens; hearing and speech ability for ordinary and telephonic conversation, to speak to groups, and to hear sound prompts from equipment; ambulatory ability to move about office, classroom, and school grounds, to tutor, assist with presentations, and reach work materials; and sufficient manual and finger dexterity to demonstrate presentation aids and to operate personal computers.

• Working Conditions

Work is performed indoors and outdoors with some, yet infrequent exposure to health and safety considerations.

Individuals protected by the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) may request accommodation if needed. In order for appropriate arrangements to be made for testing, your request must be received at the time your application is submitted. If special arrangements are not requested at the time the application is submitted, it is understood that no special accommodations are required. Documentation on the need for accommodation must accompany your request.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Simi Valley Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunity for all applicants for employment. The application, examination, and selection process shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital, pregnancy, or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Salary : Five step salary range that provides annual increases of approximately five percent until the fifth step is reached. New hire initial step placement (normally up to Step 3) based on qualifying education and experience as outlined in Merit System Rule 7.20.1. An employee who is promoted to a higher class shall be placed on the step of the new salary range that is at least five percent above the current rate, excluding any differential pay.

Vacation : Earned based on assigned hours. Increased vacation allowance based on years of service with the district. Confidential employees receive an additional 3 days vacation allotment, up to a maximum of 22 days. Management employees receive 22 days of vacation (based on 12-month assignment).

Sick Leave : Earned at the rate of one day (based on the number of assigned hours) per month, and is accumulative from year to year.

Holidays: Fourteen paid holidays per year (based on 12-month assignment).

Insurance and Credit Union : The District offers a competitive Health and Welfare plan for employees and dependents, based upon the number of hours worked; employees who are placed in a regular assignment of 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits. The Ventura Schools Federal Credit Union offers a variety of services.

Retirement: Employees are covered by Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Social Security and Medicare. Contributions are made by both the employee and employer. Click to visit website.
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This position requires that you are bilingual (Speak/Read/Write) in Spanish and English. Are you bilingual?

• Yes, I am bilingual.
• No, I am NOT bilingual

Required Question