Community Liaison at Branham High School

Campbell Union High School District Bilingual Liaison

Calendar and Compensation $43,114.31 - $60,666.95 annually (CSEA Range 4.1) 211 days, 8 hours per day Bilingual (Spanish) signing incentive of up to $2,000.00 (one-time) Bilingual (Spanish) stipend of $100.00 monthly Generous health benefit options, including several that require no employee contribution for full family coverage

Under general supervision, serve as liaison between site personnel, students, parents, public agencies, community agencies and groups; perform a variety of tasks to assist non-English speaking students and their families, focusing on the Latino community, in accessing school and community services and improve home/school communication; and perform other related duties as assigned. This classification requires extensive student, parent, and public interaction, and familiarity with community residents and resources.

Incumbents are required to possess oral and written fluency in Spanish.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assists underrepresented parent groups in gaining the skills needed to participate in and support the educational process; and to recruit Latinx parent volunteers as appropriate.
• Acts as liaison to Latinx community.
• Supports Emergent Multilingual (EM) Learner Programs.
• Supports implementation of the Family Engagement Plan.
• Supports in facilitation with ELAC (English Learner Advisory Committee) and promotes DELAC (District English Learner Advisory Committee).
• Assists with assessments, cumulative file audits, reclassifications, financial aid, and other applications (i.e. Free and Reduced-Meal forms) and orientations for new students.
• Supports communication with EM families and the Latinx community, and provides interpretation for Latinx community including translation of written documents.
• Establishes and maintains lines of communication among students, parents, school, and the community; advises parents of school resources and policies.
• Represents district and assigned schools to the community.
• Attends community meetings to represent the District and to gain an understanding of what activities in the community have an impact on students.
• Develops and promotes partnerships with local community organizations and nonprofits to provide resources to families.
• Works with appropriate staff to facilitate EM Parent Organizations/Clubs and EL parent meetings.
• Attends evening meetings and workshops.
• Carries out other duties and responsibilities necessary for the position and may react to crises or emergencies as instructed by the supervisor.

Who We Are:

Campbell Union High School District, located in the heart of the Silicon Valley, is a small, close knit district committed to ensuring every student is ready for the future. We strive to be data-informed and focused on results, while promoting humanity, kindness, and personal responsibility. We are proud to provide a supportive environment of collaboration among our staff. We know that high quality teachers, administrators and staff are key to our students' success and are working to retain and recruit passionate and effective talent.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of:
Community and school resources and services available to students and families. Cultural norms, customs, and challenges associated with Spanish-speaking students/families in our community. Group facilitation techniques. School district policies and processes. Effective oral and written communication strategies. Technology as an effective communication tool and report generator (email, word processing, student information systems, Parent Square, etc.).

Ability to:
Work effectively with students and adults in individual and group settings. Develop and maintain rapport with students. Work cooperatively with school district officials and community agencies. Deal appropriately with sensitive and confidential information. Demonstrate proficiency in appropriate foreign language. Communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Prepare concise oral and written reports. Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Exercise sound judgment and work effectively under pressure. Learn school district policies and procedures. Learn State regulations governing student attendance. Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties. Take notes and write reports. Work flexible schedule as needed to attend evening events.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma and/or equivalent. One…