Community Relations Assistant I: Bilingual; 0.7 FTE - Lincoln Elementary

Ref. PCN3323 - 0.7 FTE

The District and SEIU 1021 are working together to create promotional opportunities for existing staff, therefore this job posting is available for five (5) days for internal candidates based on our collective bargaining agreement.

TITLE: Community Relations Assistant I


REPORTS TO: Assigned Supervisor
DEPARTMENT: As Assigned


CLASSIFICATION: Classified
FLSA: Non-Exempt WORK
YEAR/HOURS


261 Days/7.5 Hours, or
Duty Days/Hours as assigned.


ISSUED: Revised June 27, 2007 SALARY GRADE: WTCL 33 with Bilingual Stipend

BASIC FUNCTION: Perform a variety of proficient, advanced duties requiring good bilingual communication skills, including assisting others in the workplace; serve as liaison among parents, students and community members; provide information regarding school or District programs, procedures, activities, rules and regulations; monitor and assist with various attendance and other issues; provide translation or interpretation services for limited and non-English speaking parents, students and others contacted in the course of work.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Community Relations Assistant I is distinguished from the Community Relations Assistant II in that the higher Level II position requires more education and experience, performs more difficult and complex duties, provides work direction to assigned staff, and is required to demonstrate validated test skills at a higher proficiency (see Licenses and Other Requirements). The Community Relations Assistant I performs proficient, advanced duties and works under direction.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform a variety of proficient, advanced duties requiring good bilingual communication skills, including assisting others in the workplace; serve as liaison among parents, students and community members; provide information regarding school or District programs, procedures, activities, rules and regulations; monitor and assist with various attendance and other issues; provide translation or interpretation services for limited and non-English speaking parents, students and others contacted in the course of work.
• Meet with students and parents regarding student attendance and other issues; inform, advise or direct students and parents on methods of solving attendance issues; refer families and students to community resources and school administrators as needed; contact parents regarding illnesses or absences.
• Travel to various locations to visit homes to discuss and interpret educational programs of the school; transport students home as needed; communicate with parents regarding various student problems, attendance and parental responsibilities to assist students to obtain success in school; encourage parents to attend and participate in school and parent activities.
• Utilize superior bilingual communication skills to represent the District; plan and assist in parent orientation and education activities related to specific consolidated programs; conduct parent workshops and other events as assigned.
• Interpret materials and school and District policies, programs and activities for parents, school personnel, students, and others as requested.
• Maintain positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and community; communicate with students and staff to provide and receive information regarding activities.
• Attend meetings; coordinate field trips and classroom visits as appropriate; assist with other activities including health, attendance, noon supervision, and clerical tasks; and assist in identifying resources and individuals appropriate for student success.
• Operate a computer to access a variety of records in the District's software programs; operate various telephone systems and other office equipment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to: graduation from high school, an AA degree and six years of relevant experience.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver's license.
Employment eligibility that may include fingerprints, Tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Proficient, advanced methods of District education programs
• Procedures, methods, techniques, and strategies utilized in dealing with sensitive school and community problems, issues and concerns
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Computers and other office equipment
• Superior bilingual communication and interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• District policies, the State Education Code, and other laws, rules and regulations in regard to assigned duties

ABILITY TO:

• Perform a variety of proficient, advanced duties involving District education programs
• Provide information regarding school or District programs, procedures, activities, rules, and regulations
• Assure compliance with school and District policies and regulations
• Learn, interpret, apply, and explain laws, rules and regulations
• Observe and analyze situations and accurately determine an effective course of action
• Utilize bilingual skills to communicate clearly with students, parents, staff and others
• Understand and follow oral and written directions and work cooperatively with others
• Meet schedules and time lines and maintain a safe and orderly environment
• Maintain proficient, prescribed records and reports
• Utilize computer software programs efficiently and effectively
• Complete work accurately and as directed with many interruptions
• Work confidentially with discretion

WORKING CONDITIONS
ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor environment; constant interruptions; driving a vehicle to conduct work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone; seeing to read a variety of documents; reaching overhead, above the shoulders or horizontally, or bending at the waist; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard office equipment; lifting light objects.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY


The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.