School - Community Liaison

About The Job

OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND DISTRICT EMPLOYEES

THIS ELIGIBILITY LIST WILL BE GOOD FOR SIX (6) MONTHS

WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT

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SALARY

All new hires will be placed at the starting salary step of this classification ($25.41). Employees are eligible for a step increase on their anniversary date each year, up to the maximum step 5 of this salary range ($30.95).

Job Summary

Persons in these positions normally work 3 to 3.5 hours per day during school session and they may be required to work outside of regularly scheduled hours for scheduled or unscheduled district and public events. Under direction, provides bilingual liaison between the school, home, and the community; provides assistance to school families who may be eligible for various community services; and performs related work as required.

Essential Duties

• Serves as a liaison to facilitate communication about students which will help teachers and provide information to the parents/guardians about the school and its policies and programs.
• Works closely with site leadership and staff to interpret for student-related matters.
• Provides oral interpretation for a variety of meetings such as teacher conferences, Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, student discipline meetings, attendance meetings, and other meetings as assigned.
• Plans, coordinates, and presents parent education programs on a variety of topics, as directed.
• Assists with the referrals to community agencies for student and family needs, such as those relating to counseling, welfare, housing, employment, legal services, nutrition, medical care, eye-glasses, and clothing.
• Assists parents/guardians with applications and forms as appropriate.
• Encour­ages parents/guardians to attend and participate in various workshops, meetings, advisory committees and other special events and may provide transportation if approved by an administrator.
• Provides written translations such as flyers, newsletters, emails, and other communications.
• May take students home who become ill or for other reasons cannot remain at school; may assist site leadership or staff with home visits as needed.
• Performs a variety of related clerical duties to support school and parent education programs.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education and Experience : High school graduation or equivalent; and some experience providing oral interpretation and/or written translation are required. Completion of some college level courses is desired. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.

SPECIAL NOTE : These positions require fluency in speaking, reading, and writing in both English and Spanish.

LICENSE : Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver License and remain insurable at the standard insurance rate. Candidates must submit a recent (within the last 30 days) original DMV driving record by the oral rating exam.

Knowledge Of

• Correct English and designated world language usage, including spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Computer programs and software including specialized language word processing software programs.
• Telephone and office etiquette and procedures.
• School programs and policies, and community resources.
• Cultural nuances of designated language.
• Vocabulary related to a school district environment.

Ability to

• Promote school and district activities and encourage families to participate in them.
• Learn about community services avail­able and explain them to families.
• Communicate effectively in the English language and the language of the community, both in oral and written form.
• Work cooperatively with students, parents, teachers, site leadership and representatives of various community groups and agencies.
• Operate computers and other standard office equipment and software effectively.
• Maintain accurate office records.

SELECTION PROCEDURES

Applications will be accepted from the general public and district employees who possess the above qualifications. The district reserves the right to invite applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the requirements needed for the position to continue in the examination process. The examination may consist of an evaluation of training and experience, multiple choice, performance, and oral/technical exams. Persons needing reasonable accommodation must notify the Office of Personnel Services by the last day to file. A qualifying score must be achieved on all portions of the examination in order to be placed on the open eligibility list. Outside and district candidates will be placed on one ranked list, with eligible permanent district employees receiving five seniority points which will be added to their final scores.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Garden Grove Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, immigration and citizenship status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Copies of GGUSD's policies including Uniform Complaint Procedures, Sexual Harassment Nondiscrimination, Title IX Rights and Protection, and Statewide Resources are available upon request.

Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying, and equity should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Educational Services, Dr. Lorena Sanchez, at ***email_hidden*** or (714) 663-6143. Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator - Chris Francis, Director of Personnel Services, at [email protected] or (714) 663-6338. Complaints may be mailed to 10331 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840.

Pupils have the right to a free public education, regardless of immigration status or religious beliefs. More information about these rights is available from the California Attorney General, Know Your Rights. Contact the district office to learn more about Title IX and Sex Discrimination/Harassment including how to file a complaint.

Information About Application Procedures And Employment

HOW TO APPLY: Applications must be completed on our website at www.ggusd.us. Please note that the district office will not be giving out or accepting hard copy applications for those recruitments that are online only. Please read each posting carefully or call our office if you have any questions. All applications should be received by the Personnel Commission Office by 5:00 p.m. on the last day to file.

VETERAN'S CREDIT: Veterans shall have an additional five (5) points added to their final percentage score on an open eligibility list as prescribed by Education Code, Section 45296. "Veteran" as used in this article means any person who has served in the United States armed forces in time of war, or national emergency declared by the President of the United States of America, and who has been discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable. "Armed forces" means the United States Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard. At least thirty (30) days of active service are required to obtain veteran preference points.

Disabled veterans shall have an additional ten (10) points added to their final percentage score on an open eligibility list as prescribed by Education Code, Section 45296. A "disabled veteran" as used in this article means any veteran who is currently declared by the United States Veterans Administration to be ten percent (10%) or more disabled as a result of service in the Armed Forces of the United States. Proof of disability shall be deemed conclusive if it is of record in the United States Veterans Administration.

Additional eligibility may be granted based on future changes to the law and verification from the Veteran's Administration or the United States Office of Personnel Management.

In order to obtain credit, the applicant shall furnish satisfactory proof of qualifying military service prior to establishment of the eligibility list. No adjustment of rank on the list shall be made when such proof is presented thereafter.

A veteran may be credited veterans' preference points only to obtain initial employment in the district. Thereafter, the only additional points for an open examination shall be seniority points granted in accord with section 4220.3(C)2.

HIRING PROCEDURES: Garden Grove is a merit system (civil service) school district. Employment and promotions are based upon merit, fitness and qualifications. The person selected to fill any regular position will be from among the top three ranks on the eligibility list approved by the Personnel Commission. All regular employees will serve a six (6) month probation.

EXAMINATION FOR TUBERCULOSIS : Proof of freedom from active tuberculosis must be furnished prior to employment and must be based upon an intradermal Mantoux tuberculin skin test completed within the last 60 days.

FINGERPRINTING: All new employees will be fingerprinted.

BENEFITS: All classified employees receive the following:

• Up to 22 paid vacation days per year
• Up to 14 paid holidays per year
• Up to 12 sick leave days per year with unlimited accumulation
• Social Security coverage

All regular classified employees who are employed 30 hours or more a week are eligible for the following additional benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for the employee and family
• Life Insurance for the employee
• Generous Retirement Plan (CalPERS)

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYER

9701.89 (Revised: 7/24)

Garden Grove Unified School District offers a tremendous benefit package that includes:

• Up to 22 paid vacation days per year
• Up to 14 paid holidays per year
• Up to 12 sick leave days per year with unlimited accumulation
• Social Security coverage

All regular employees who are employed 30 hours or more a week are eligible for the following additional benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance for the employee and family
• Life Insurance for the employees
• Generous Retirement Plan (CalPERS)

The information you provide on the general and supplemental applications will be used to evaluate whether you meet the minimum requirements for this position. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the position will be invited to participate further in the selection process. It is important that you fill out the application as complete and accurate as possible. Supplemental questions that are not answered fully and completely will be considered incomplete and will cause you to not be considered further in the recruitment process. All experience mentioned in the Supplemental Questions must also be included in the Work Experience section in order to be considered complete. A resume in lieu of a complete response on the application or the supplemental is not acceptable. Did you read and understand this information?

• Yes
• No

As of January 1, 2026, in accordance with Education Code section 44051 (as added by California SB 848), applicants for classified positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school, private school, and/or state special school with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. Please be comprehensive in disclosing any part-time, full-time, and substitute employment. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment may result in the disqualification of your application.

Have you ever previously been employed by another school district, county office of education, charter school, private school, and/or state special school?

• Yes
• No

If you marked “Yes” to the previous question regarding Education Code section 44051, for each location you were previously employed at, please state:

District/County/Charter/Special/Private School Name: Job Title: Dates of Employment: Presently Employed: Yes or No

• Type N/A if you have not previously been employed by a school district, county office of education, charter school, private school, and/or state special school.

Do you have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate?

• Yes
• No

This position requires some experience providing oral interpretation and/or written translation in both English and Spanish. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

Please describe in detail your experience providing oral interpretation and/or written translation in both English and Spanish. In your response, please include the types of duties you performed and how long you worked in this capacity. NOTE: Unpaid or volunteer work experience will be accepted.

The work history section of your application needs to include a detailed explanation (specifically the duties) of your experience providing oral interpretation and/or written translation in both English and Spanish to qualify for this position.

Even if your experience is unpaid or volunteer experience, it still needs to be included in the work history section.

Did you fully complete the work history section of the application?

• Yes
• No

This position requires you to speak, read and write in both English and Spanish. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

Candidates must submit a recent (within the last 30 days) original DMV driving record by the oral rating exam. Did you read and understand this information?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question