SY - Liaison - Secondary

$28,044.00 To provide technical assistance to assigned administrator or professional in carrying out related services to students and parents, as recommended by special education specialists or other educational professionals.

Title:

Liaison Secondary

Work Location:

Gallup High School

Work Hours:

7.5 hours/Day

Contract Length:
194 Days

Minimum Salary: $25,707.00

Maximum Salary: $28,044.00

Receive immediate supervision from assigned higher level staff. May exercise technical supervision over lower-level clerical staff.

Essential duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Make home visits as assigned to monitor and follow-up on students' and families' progress.
• Serve as a liaison between students, home, school and the community. Interprets for non-English speaking students and parents.
• Assist parents and students in their use of other community resources in such areas as health education, health services, social services and other related services.
• Provide transportation services for parents and students when necessary for illnesses, tests, and emergencies.
• Assist in scheduling and arranging for various tests and services needed by students that may disclose causes of difficulties and indicate a need for remedial measures.
• Provide administrative and clerical support to the assigned administrator or designee; prepare and proof correspondence and documents from rough drafts or direction; screen incoming calls and mail; prepare reports and other documents.
• Maintain appropriate logs, files and records, various District forms and testing materials; and maintain strict confidentiality of all records and files of students and their families.
• Assist in processing appropriate referrals and documents as ordered by specialists or professionals; maintain a tracking system of referrals, reevaluation and related services.
• Adhere to the established treatment plans as developed by appropriate specialists or professionals; and to the established District policies and procedures in carrying out duties.
• Attend chapter meetings and other community meetings to secure and impart information relating to District services.
• Assist in the orientation of new staff to office procedures, paper flow and tracking systems.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as needed or as assigned.

• Clerical principles and practices.
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment and software.
• Local cultures and geographical area.
• The Navajo/Spanish language
• Principles and procedures of filing and record keeping.
• Basic practices and techniques of report auditing.

• Type at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
• Perform clerical duties.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Work independently in the absence of a supervisor.
• Respond to inquiries and requests from parents, students and District employees.
• Translate from Navajo/Spanish to English and English to Navajo/Spanish.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Perform various clerical functions, including record keeping and typing.

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities in qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Two years of general clerical experience including experience working with the public.

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalency (GED). Additional specialized clerical training is desirable.

Licensure & Other Requirements:
Must have a valid driver's license, defensive driving, pass a background check, and be able to obtain First Aid & CPR Certificate within 90 days of hire.

Environmental Conditions:

On-site attendance is mandatory for this position. Office and field environment; travel from site to site; work with computers.

Physical Conditions:

Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time; operation of motor vehicles.

If hired for this position, you must complete all of the following within 30 days of your start date:

• State of New Mexico Medical Examiner's Physical Call Full Circle Chiropractic  to schedule an appointment. The cost of this medical physical examination is covered by GMCS District.
• Drug test Call Full Circle Chiropractic  to schedule an appointment. The cost of this drug test is covered by GMCS…