Community Assistant; 0.2 FTE - Claremont Middle School (2026-27)

Community Assistant

Under the direction of a Principal or assigned supervisor, serve as a liaison between parents, students and the community; provide information regarding school or District programs, procedures, activities, rules and regulations; monitor attendance and assist with various attendance procedures.

Representative duties include:

• Serve as a liaison between the school and school community to assist in fostering a climate of understanding and cooperation; communicate with school Principals to meet programmatic needs and monitor attendance of school programs.
• Meet with students and parents regarding student attendance problems; inform, advise or direct students and parents on solving attendance related problems; refer families and students to community resources and school administrators when necessary; contact parents regarding illnesses or absences as needed.
• Travel to various locations to visit homes to discuss and interpret educational programs of the school; transport sick children home as needed; communicate with parents regarding various pupil problems, attendance and parental responsibilities in assisting children to obtain success in school; encourage parents to attend and participate in school and parent activities.
• Plan and assist in parent orientation and parent education activities related to specific consolidated programs; conduct parent workshops as assigned.
• Interpret materials and school and District policies, programs and activities for parents, school personnel, students and others as requested.
• Operate various standard office equipment as assigned.
• Assist with other activities including health, attendance, yard duty and clerical activities as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include: any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to graduation from high school and one year experience in community service programs or related areas. Overall scores on Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Tests of 40%. Personal appearance, grooming, and language patterns, which will provide a satisfactory example to pupils. Valid California Driver's License. Employment eligibility that may include fingerprints, Tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance.

Knowledge of community interest, concerns and attitudes related to educational programs of the District; procedures, methods, techniques and strategies utilized in dealing with sensitive school and community problems, issues and concerns; correct oral and written usage of English Record-keeping techniques; school policies and procedures.

Ability to serve as a liaison between parents, students and the community; provide information regarding school or District programs, procedures, activities, rules and regulations; monitor attendance and assist with various attendance procedures; understand and communicate with children and adults of different racial and cultural backgrounds Provide creative and innovative liaison services to the educational community; understand and carry out written and oral instructions; establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others; meet schedules and time lines; work confidentially with discretion Operate various office equipment.

Indoor environment; driving a vehicle to conduct work.

Sitting or standing for extended periods of time; seeing to read a variety of materials; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate various office equipment.

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.