Family Advocate (Bilingual Spanish)

About the Employer

SCOE is one of 58 county offices of education in the State of California and plays a vital role in providing technical assistance, curriculum and instructional support, staff development, legal and financial advice, and oversight to school districts within Sacramento County. For more information, visit or call View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Job Summary

Under general direction of an assigned supervisor, provides support and resource information to eligible families of children 0-5 and early care and education providers; serves as liaison among school districts, community agencies, providers, and families; performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Certification ((Proof of Bilingual Certification in Spanish))
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 recent letters)
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

This office is establishing an open eligibility list for the Family Advocate - Bilingual Spanish job classification. An additional 5% differential will be included in the hourly rate for this position. Any full-time, part-time or limited-term positions occurring during the life of this list may be filled from the eligibility list for this job classification.


Bilingual Certification Requirement: This position requires oral and written proficiency in Spanish. Applicants are encouraged to submit documentation verifying bilingual proficiency at the time of application. Acceptable forms of certification include:


1. Bilingual certificate from a reputable testing agency
2. Verification of bilingual competence in specified language on a transcript from a regionally accredited college or university
3. Passage of CSET Subtest in the specified language that covers the domain of language and communication in the following areas:
a. Oral Expression
>> b. Written Expression
>>> c. Listening Comprehension
>>> d. Reading Comprehension
4. Bilingual, Cross-Cultural, Language and Academic Development (BCLAD) Certification


Applicants who do not submit qualifying documentation at the time of application may still participate in the examination process. However, candidates must demonstrate bilingual proficiency prior to being placed on the eligibility list.


Candidates who successfully pass all required employment examinations and do not provide acceptable documentation will be required to pass a bilingual proficiency assessment administered by the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE). Placement on the eligibility list is contingent upon meeting both the examination requirements and verification of bilingual proficiency through one of the methods described above.


Important Application Information
Submit all application materials by the deadline; incomplete or late submissions will not be accepted. If you are unsure if your application and materials have been received, contact the designated representative before the deadline to confirm receipt.


Email is our primary form of contact. Applicants must provide and maintain a valid email and check it regularly, including spam folders, to ensure timely receipt of important notices.


"Additional Questions" included in the application are used in the initial screening. Responses should be thorough. Candidates considered most qualified by the screening panel will continue in the process.


Location/Work Schedule
• Work Location: SCOE David P. Meaney Education Center building, Mather, CA
• Typical Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.


In-person work is the industry standard for educational entities such as SCOE. Hybrid telecommuting opportunities may be available depending on job duties and department needs.


Examination Process
Qualified candidates will be invited to complete remotely administered examinations, requiring a computer, webcam, and microphone. If you are unable to participate remotely, contact the designated representative before the deadline to make alternate arrangements.


Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Chief Administrator, Human Resources. The right is reserved to add, eliminate, or adjust examination steps and/or information on the posting, at any time, during the position posting and examination process.


Accommodation
Reasonable accommodations in completing an application, testing, and employment are available to individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please reach out to the designated contact as early as possible.


Legislative Employment Requirements
Legislation requires employees in this position to provide proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles will be requested, once a contingent offer of employment has been extended.