Hayward Unified School District

Compensation

Full Description

Encourage and coordinate parent education and involvement in various District and school programs and other activities to ensure equity of opportunity and access; perform liaison duties among staff, community resources and parents; refer families to local agencies or services as appropriate; utilize and update designated District communication and outreach portals and protocols.ESSENTIAL DUTIES: • Promote parent education and involvement in various District and school programs and other activities; provide information and materials to parents to assist them in utilizing community services and resources; refer families to local agencies or school services as appropriate • Ensure that equity of opportunity and access to programs and services are attainable by all students and families • Perform liaison duties among staff, community resources, agencies and parents; communicate with parents regarding student performance including attendance, behavior, academic achievement, health and medical problems as directed by supervisor(s) • Collaborate as a member of a team composed of peers, other staff and community members • Utilize and update designated District communication and outreach portals and protocols, such as websites, social media, telephone communications, to ensure accurate, timely, and consistent communication among all stakeholders and enhance opportunities for students and families • Accompanied by an appropriate staff member, make home visits to engage or re-engage students and families to enhance student achievement; as appropriate, provide service to families in the form of guidance, advocacy, crisis intervention, and resource facilitation • Unite outside organizations, schools and families; participate in community outreach such as community walks; contact community businesses to obtain donations and plan activities to enhance services for families • Facilitate family participation in various activities that result in family empowerment and advocacy; identify and encourage recruitment of parent volunteers • Conduct and/or coordinate parent training, activities and associated committees, including arranging training schedule, speakers, meeting sites and presentations; prepare and distribute related materials • Assist in the formulation of educational goals and objectives utilizing the participation of parents, community members and school personnel • Assist in compiling data for program evaluation, program design, and continual program improvement • Represent the District at a variety of school and community meetings as directed • Attend and participate in workshops and conferences as assigned OTHER DUTIES: Perform related duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Community resource organizations including various federal, State and local agencies Organizational operations, policies and objectives Policies and objectives of school programs and activities Communication and outreach strategies and protocols, including public speaking techniques ABILITY TO: Perform liaison duties among staff, community resources, agencies and parents Plan, organize and implement parent education and involvement activities and programs Communicate effectively both orally and in writing Utilize technology and a variety of media to leverage District outreach strategies and communicate efficiently Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy to ensure a harmonious and environment and productive working relationships Learn, interpret, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations relative to work scope Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective course of action Meet schedules and time lines Prepare and present oral presentations using a variety of media and to varied audiences Maintain accurate records and prepare reports Be flexible to perform work within changing priorities and flexible schedule, including nights and weekends Work independently with little direction Operate a computer and a variety of office and multi-media equipment Perform a variety of clerical duties • By June 1, 2019 incumbents assigned to this classification who held positions as Outreach Worker, Parent Outreach Worker, or School Community Liaison as of June 1, 2018 must pass the technical component of the Personnel Commission's eligibility assessment for this classification.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school and three years' experience working with community service, public relations or related activities LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver's license Some incumbents in this classification may be required to speak, read and write in a designated second languageQualifying Exam: (REQUIRED FOR ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS) ONLINE EXAM:TBD Oral Exam: TBD Please make arrangements to be available on the date(s) above. There will be no make up exams offered. Positions in this job classification typically work 20-40 hours/week during the assigned work year (traditional or year-round school year schedule). OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The duration of the eligibility list is 6 months unless extended by the Executive Director of Classified Human Resources and the Personnel Commission. Applicants selected for permanent or substitute assignments are required to pay for fingerprinting services and obtain Tuberculosis results prior to beginning work. If you have any questions regarding the fees, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at (510) 784-2648. Hayward Unified School District does not pay for employee health and welfare benefits. Full-time employees are required to purchase medical health benefits. Half-time and less than half-time employees may participate on a voluntary basis. Health benefit costs are 100% employee paid through a pre-tax payroll deduction. Employees may opt out of health coverage upon presentation of proof of alternate coverage. Dental coverage is mandatory for all employees working 20 hours per week, or more, regardless of outside coverage. Less than half-time employees may participate on a voluntary basis. The District contributes the full premium for "employee only". Any additional premium will be employee paid. For more information please view the "Benefits" tab of this job announcement.