Community Liaison - Tunnell

About the Employer

Welcome to the Santa Maria-Bonita School District website. We are the largest school district in Santa Barbara County with about 17,500 pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade students. In the heart of the coastal agricultural area, we celebrate our families and the support they provide to the students of the District. The District is comprised of seventeen elementary schools, four junior high schools, and one combined elementary and junior high. The district is committed to a high-quality education for each student to develop students who are prepared for limitless possibilities and achievements using their unique gifts and talents to develop skills to reach their maximum potential.

Our Beliefs

We believe each person has inherent value and deserves respect.

We believe all people belong, have a voice and can contribute.

We believe every person has the power and responsibility to take action and make a positive impact.

We believe equity is essential for all persons to thrive.

We believe honesty and integrity build trust.

We believe physical and emotional safety is foundational for personal fulfillment.

We believe excellence comes from curiosity, experience, and perseverance.

We believe that developing empathy inspires a kind community.

We believe service is an act of love.

We believe that there is strength and power in cultural diversity.

We believe that a unified community inspires hope and faith.

Our Mission

The Mission of Santa Maria-Bonita School District, as the unifying force that cultivates and enriches our diverse community, is to ensure every student flourishes by discovering their passion and purpose, exercising self-determination, and developing the skills to reach their maximum potential through a student-centered culture distinguished by

a whole child approach

an inclusive environment

community and family engagement

transformational innovation

and highly effective staff

Parameters

We will make decisions based on what is best for students.

We will welcome all people with dignity and respect.

We will practice responsible stewardship of all our resources.

We will embrace, practice, and model integrity.

We will not compromise our commitment to excellence.

Job Description / Essential Elements :

Santa Maria-Bonita School District

COMMUNITY LIAISON

BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, serve as liaison between school and parents; communicate with parents and provide a variety of information related to school attendance, school programs, activities, and events; translate materials and information in a designated second language.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Serve as liaison between school and parentsE; promote parent involvement in school activitiesE; explain program / Consolidated Project materials and goals to parentsE; develop channels of communication between the school, family, and relevant community agenciesE; maintain communication with parents by telephone, mail and home visitsE; provide information related to students' progress, attendance and school events, activities and programsE; serve as interpreter for program / project-related dutiesE; translate written materialsE; assist non-English speaking students during enrollmentE; participate in parent-teacher conferences and other meetings as assignedE; assist office staff with a variety of clerical duties as assignedE; maintain files and records of assigned programsE; provide school staff with information obtained from home contacts and visitsE; attend a variety of meetings related to program activitiesE; monitor student attendance at all school sitesE; follow up where needed, make home visits to obtain signatures for certificates of eligibility for the assigned programE; operate a variety of office equipment including computer terminal, copier and typewriterE; provide translating services for teachers and staff as assigned; perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of :

• Community resource organizations including various federal, State and County agencies;
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment;
• Recordkeeping techniques;
• Oral and written communication skills in a second language;
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy;

Telephone techniques and etiquette.

Ability to :

Work independently.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to : Graduation from High School and bilingual, multicultural, and biliterate background in designated language.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Valid California Driver's License.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment :

Adverse weather conditions.

Physical Abilities :

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment.

Approved : July 25, 2001

Requirements / Qualifications

Comments and Other Information

Please be advised that incomplete applications will not be considered for review. Although your application will be fully evaluated, we recommend including a resume, a cover letter, and letters of recommendation. These documents will provide us with a comprehensive understanding of your qualifications and experiences. Thank you for your attention to these documents, and we look forward to reviewing your complete application.

TITLE IX - EQUAL EDUCATION / EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Santa Maria-Bonita School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical information, national origin, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Office / Title 9 Compliance Officer :

Mark Palmerston

Director of Pupil Personnel Services

708 S. Miller

Santa Maria, CA 93454

805-361-8141

El Distrito Escolar de Santa María-Bonita prohíbe la discriminación, intimidación, hostigamiento (incluido el hostigamiento sexual) o acoso en base a la edad, ascendencia, color, discapacidad, origen étnico, género, expresión de género, identidad de género, información genética, estado de inmigración, estado civil, información médica, origen nacional, estado parental, estado de embarazo, raza, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, real o percibido de una persona, o asociación con una persona o grupo con una o más de estas características reales o percibidas. Si tiene preguntas o quejas, comuníquese con la Oficina de Equidad / Oficial de Cumplimiento del Título 9 :

Mark Palmerston

Director de Servicios Estudiantiles

708 S. Miller

Santa María, CA 93454

805-361-8141