District Employees ONLY Parent/Community Liaison - West Shores High School

This position is only available to current employees of Coachella Valley Unified School District. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered.

About the Employer

Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea. The district currently operates fifteen elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one adult school. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff.

Coachella Valley Unified School District has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students, teachers, staff, parents, and the community that has made that achievement possible. Our district faces some very tough challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley. We remain convinced that we can and will continue to improve our educational outcomes so that more of our students go on to college and become respected and respectful members of our diverse global society. Education is the ticket to the future, and we are working diligently to make sure that we provide students with opportunities to excel and to prosper.

About the Role

The Parent/Community Liaison facilitates increased parent, family, and community involvement and engagement at the school site and district-sponsored activities. The Parent/Community Liaison serves as a communication link between parents, families, schools, and community partners, supports parent education and engagement activities, and assists with outreach and communication related to both the District's instructional program and the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP), in order to support student achievement and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist parents, guardians, and community members at the community center, school site, and district community events.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and welcoming appearance of the parent center.
• Responsible for completing and maintaining ELOP daily attendance.
• Assist parents with the basic use of computers, parent portal, student information system, and other related platforms.
• Provide interpretation and translation (Spanish/English) during meetings, workshops, phone calls, and written communications as needed.
• Prepare materials for parent workshops, meetings, school events, and ELOP outreach activities.
• Attend and participate in workshops, in-services, expanded learning, and seminars related to the development and implementation of parent education programs and goals.
• Maintain a variety of confidential and non-confidential records, schedules, contact logs, and documentation related to parent engagement activities.
• Make individual phone calls, create and send electronic messages, emails, flyers, and social media posts as part of parent and community outreach efforts.
• Provide, facilitate, and assist with parent workshops to educate parents on various topics related to parent involvement and the promotion of student achievement.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or the equivalent.
• One (1) year of clerical and/or technical experience.
• Fluent in reading and writing in both English and Spanish.
• TB Test Clearance.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
• Successfully pass District Assessment.
• Valid California Driver's license.
• Minimum auto insurance as required by law.

Pay

Pay Range: $22.23 - $34.49 per hour (Classified Salary Schedule: $22.23 - $34.49 Hourly, Step 30 A-J).

Schedule

• 10.5 months / 6 hours per day.
• Full-time position.
• Work schedule: 12:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M., Monday through Friday.

Location

West Shores High School