School Community Specialist - Open to Kern High School District Regular Employees Only -

About the role

Acts as a liaison between migrant programs, minorities, schools, migrant and minority parents, and community services. Employees receive limited supervision from a school site administrator within a well-defined framework of policies and procedures. This role is responsible for providing information and communication links with minority groups and must exercise initiative and possess communication skills in foreign languages.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating parent community involvement programs
• Contact local community service agencies to explain migrant and other programs, analyze family school needs, and learn available services in school and community
• Participate in District parent involvement activities
• Establish and maintain records of activities, home visits, and meetings; prepare necessary reports
• Work with minority students to enhance academic performance and extra-curricular participation
• Participate in District Community Advisor meetings as necessary
• Perform related duties as required

Requirements

• Knowledge of minority cultures and heritage
• Knowledge of the local community and services available to the migrant and minority community
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions independently
• Sufficient reading and writing skills for required duties
• Effective oral and written communication (fluency in a foreign language is helpful)
• Ability to maintain routine records and prepare reports
• Ability to plan and organize activities according to policies and objectives
• Ability to persuade and motivate individuals and groups
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships
• Valid California Driver’s License (must maintain)
• Completion of the twelfth grade, preferably supplemented by college-level courses in sociology and school/community relations
• Successful experience and first-hand knowledge in working with minority groups

A criminal history check and current DMV driving record will be required of the successful candidate prior to employment.

Pay

Starting salary: $3,801.46 per month

Schedule

• 10.5-month position (to begin as soon as possible)
• 8 hours per day (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)