Community Relations Specialist-Multiple Services, Glen Park ES (R70)(26-27SY)

San Francisco Unified School District•San Francisco, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a teacher or administrator, this role assists in developing and implementing programs that foster positive relationships between parents, community representatives, and school personnel. The employee acts as a liaison between parent and community groups, teachers, and other employees of the San Francisco Unified School District to provide information and promote understanding. This position involves working with Instructional Aides and volunteers. Some positions may require conversational and written skills in a specific language other than English, as well as the ability to translate and adapt materials. A certificate of clearance from the Department of Motor Vehicles may be required for District insurability.

Requirements

At least four years of progressively responsible experience in community relations or public relations.
Two years of college in social sciences or a related field may be substituted for two years of experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Familiarity with the goals of specific programs or projects as well as the District’s organization, rules and regulations, policies and programs as they relate to parents in various communities.
Competency in working with pupils and adults.
Ability to act quickly and effectively in emergencies.
Ability to work with and relate to all individuals within the culturally diverse environment of SFUSD.
Ability to develop and maintain effective, courteous communications with pupils, staff, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Conversational and written skills in a specific language(s) other than English related to the needs of the assignment.
Ability to translate and adapt materials to and from English into that language(s).
Certificate of clearance from the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Responsibilities

Works with Instructional Aides in the recruitment of parents for Advisory Groups for schools within an assigned area.
Organizes, implements, and coordinates informational workshops and multicultural events and projects for parents, school staff, pupils, and members of the community.
Attends meetings and reports on the progress of the program as needed.
Supervises and participates in the preparation and distribution of brochures, newsletters, media presentations, and other educational materials to inform parents and the community of school policies and other issues related to the welfare of school-age pupils.
As assigned, may train, direct, organize, and oversee Instructional Aides in tutorial program objectives, primary intervention program objectives, and parent liaison contacts.
May assist in administering the budget allocated to the school community relations program in the assigned area; keep inventories of supplies.
As assigned, performs a variety of services through the Student Attendance Office; aids in referring pupils to special programs; supervises and participates in the maintenance of special program assignments records.
Performs related duties as required.