2026-2027 SY - Liaison - Secondary

Location: Hiroshi Miyamura High School
Contract length: 194 days
Salary range: $25,707.00 – $28,044.00

About the role

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.

Supervision Received and Exercised: Receive immediate supervision from assigned higher-level staff. May exercise technical supervision over lower-level clerical staff.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Interpret 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.

Requirements

Knowledge of:

• 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.

Ability to:

• 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.

Experience and Training:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is 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.
• Must complete defensive driving training and pass a background check.
• Must obtain First Aid & CPR Certificate within 90 days of hire.

Working Conditions

Environmental Conditions:

• 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.

Post-Hire Requirements

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 (505) 722-7575 to schedule an appointment. The cost is covered by GMCS District.
• Drug test – Call Full Circle Chiropractic (505) 722-7575 to schedule an appointment. The cost is covered by GMCS District.
• Activity Driver Pre-Service Training – Contact Gerard Enote at (505) 728-7807 to complete at no cost.
• Defensive Driving Certificate – Contact Gerard Enote at (505) 728-7807 to complete at no cost.
• First Aid / CPR – Courses are held in the Transportation Department. The fee is $55.00. Contact Kimberly Guerrero in Transportation at (505) 721-1191 for details. Online courses are not accepted.
• Valid New Mexico Driver License and State of New Mexico Motor Vehicle Record.

Note: You may use the district vehicle immediately but cannot transport students until all requirements are completed.

You must attach a copy of your High School Diploma or equivalency and copies of all college transcripts to verify hours.