Val Verde Unified School District
Employment Opportunity
CLASSIFIED VACANCY
POSITION:
Community Liaison (1 position)
LOCATION:
District Office – Education Services
RECRUITMENT NUMBER:
CL1415102
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
November 18, 2014 – 4:00 pm
SALARY RANGE:
$23,720.40 - $42,395.40 Annually (10 steps)
$13.18 - $23.55 Hourly
WORK YEAR:
225 days, 8 hours per day
TESTING:
Applicants passing the initial screening for the position will be invited to
take the District exam. Human Resources will contact you by email
within 14 business days of deadline date regarding the status of your
application.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit an on-line application by
http://edjoin.org and search for Val Verde Unified
visiting
HUMAN RESOURCES CONTACT: Esmeralda Nochez, Personnel Technician II
Minimum Qualifications:
 Equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade, supplemented by coursework or training.
 Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver's License.
 Acceptable driving record and qualify for insurability by the District's recognized
insurance carrier (DMV report prior to employment).
Special Requirements
 Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish or other non-English language is desired.
 Employees will be required to use their car and must be willing to drive in the
performance of their job duties. Employees must have acceptable driving record and
qualify for insurability by the District's insurance carrier.
How to Apply:
At this time, Human Resources does not accept paper, emailed or faxed applications for this
recruitment. All applications must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. on the application deadline.
Please visit our website at www.valverde.edu and click on “Employment Opportunities” for additional
postings and applications.
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Online Application Attachments:
Interested applicants are required to submit an EDJOIN online application and the following
attachments:
 Copy of high school diploma or GED
 Supplemental Questions (These questions are located on the last page of the online application.)
 High school diploma or equivalent.
 Copy of valid California Driver’s License
 DMV printout
 If you have taken the exam for Community Liaison within the last year, attach a copy of your letter
indicating passing score of 75%. (Test scores are good for one year from the original testing date.)
*If you need verification of our test scores, please contact Human Resources two days prior to the
deadline.
If you are a new applicant, please note: Applicants passing the initial screening for the position will be
invited to take the District exam.
NOTE: Application packet must be complete at time of submission.
 Employment in this position is contingent upon pre-employment clearances: Board
Approval, Department of Justice Clearance, Negative Tuberculosis Test, Pre-employment
Physical Exam and any license/certification required by this job description.
Employment Status:
Classified Bargaining Unit Position within the Val Verde Unified School District.
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, to support Parent Engagement Specialist in developing and facilitating
parent engagement initiatives at the district and school level and generally provide a broad range of
liaison duties between schools district-wide and the community; assist parents in understanding
district programs and goals, and assist the district in maintaining contact and communication with the
parents it serves; to do related work as may be required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Positions in this class report to the Coordinator of English Learner Support Services and perform their
duties without close supervision and are responsible for promoting the education programs and goals
of the district by performing the liaison duties and activities necessary to effectively integrate district
and community needs. Encourages educational support and community engagement in parents.
Assists families to understand their opportunities and responsibilities that empower them to be
advocates for quality education.
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EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
 Assists the Parent Engagement Specialist in promoting and conducting a variety of parent
education training modules.
 Delivers a variety of parent engagement programs, meetings and workshops focusing on
student and family needs.
 Works with parent leaders to recruit volunteers for district parent engagement projects as
needed.
 Encourages parents to participate in parent engagement activities required by federal and state
regulations and aligned to the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).
 Contacts parents in the district community, in person, by phone or by email, providing
information to the parents about schools and their programs.
 Promotes a positive relationship between home, school and community.
 Maximizes district utilization of available community resources.
 Makes referrals to community agencies to meet the diverse needs of our families within our
district.
 Encourages parental school engagement and promotes attendance and participation in
workshops, meetings, and advisory committees.
 Refers parents for community-based services.
 Maintains records of referrals made.
 May perform a variety of related clerical and typing duties.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
 Basic principles of public education systems.
 Partnering with cultural and language diverse populations.
 Community resources related to children and parent needs.
 The local school district’s educational goals and objectives.
Ability to:
 Maintain and establish effective relationships with parents, teachers and other school district
personnel.
 Familiarize with school programs.
 Train and encourage parents in their participation of school activities.
 Speak before school related groups.
 Follow methods and procedural guidelines.
 Work cooperatively with district and school staff, as well as families and the community.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
 Equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade, supplemented by coursework or training.
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REQUIRED LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES
 Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver's License.
 Acceptable driving record and qualify for insurability by the District's recognized insurance
carrier (DMV report prior to employment).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Bilingual:
 Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish or other non-English language is desired.
Automobile:
 Employees will be required to use their car and must be willing to drive in the performance of
their job duties. Employees must have acceptable driving record and qualify for insurability by
the District's insurance carrier.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Bargaining Unit Position
07/11/14
Date Flown: 11/4/14
Supplemental Questions
Community Liaison
1. Why are you interested in becoming a Community Liaison and what strengths do you feel you
will bring to the job?
2. Please describe your experience in working with community agencies and school age students.
3. Suppose you find out that the parents of a student are involved in gang activity. The parents
seem indifferent about their son's involvement at school and will most likely pressure him into
joining the gang someday as well. How would you handle this situation?
4. Tell me about a time when you went the extra mile on the job to help a customer, parent or
student.