Bilingual Community Outreach Asst. Job #2324-054 (Repost 3) at Galt Joint Union Elementary
Job Summary
Job Summary
“Bilingual Community Outreach Assistants” (BCOAs) under the direction of site administrators and the Community Outreach Coordinator serve as an important communication link between our non-English speaking community and the GJUESD and its schools. They serve as a resource to school staff and administrators to increase parent engagement and participation in their children’s education and strengthen home-school-community connections.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
Must complete the On-Line Application (filled out completely, with CURRENT information) DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: • Letter of Interest (specific to this position) • Any certificates or documentation that may show your qualifications for this position
DESCRIPTION OF BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES: To assist the Community Outreach Coordinator and serve as an important communication link between our non-English speaking community and the Galt Elementary School District schools. KNOWLEDGE OF: 1. School and District services such as pre-kindergarten, after-school activities, interventions and special programs; 2. The District’s Strategic Plan (LCAP) and district-wide vision; 3. Local community, including its agencies and resources; 4. Basic office functions, and operate standard office equipment; understand and carry out oral and written instructions with a minimum of supervision; 5. Goals and concepts of education ABILITY TO: 1. Read, write, and speak fluently a second language (Spanish); 2. Interpersonal skills and cooperative working relationships to relate to parents, students, staff, and general public; 3. Demonstrate an understanding, patient, warm, and receptive attitude toward others; 4. Understand other cultures and work effectively with bilingual individuals; 5. Communication skills in English; ability to write effectively in English using correct grammar, punctuation and spelling; 6. Maintain confidentiality of student records; 7. Meet schedules and deadlines Please click on Job Description above to review full job description. The initial screening of applicants for interview will be based on the above information and material supplied by each candidate. It is the candidate's responsibility to assure that all information he or she deems important as a candidate for this position is included with the application.
- Letter of Introduction
Must complete the On-Line Application (filled out completely, with CURRENT information) DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: • Letter of Interest (specific to this position) • Any certificates or documentation that may show your qualifications for this position
DESCRIPTION OF BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES: To assist the Community Outreach Coordinator and serve as an important communication link between our non-English speaking community and the Galt Elementary School District schools. KNOWLEDGE OF: 1. School and District services such as pre-kindergarten, after-school activities, interventions and special programs; 2. The District’s Strategic Plan (LCAP) and district-wide vision; 3. Local community, including its agencies and resources; 4. Basic office functions, and operate standard office equipment; understand and carry out oral and written instructions with a minimum of supervision; 5. Goals and concepts of education ABILITY TO: 1. Read, write, and speak fluently a second language (Spanish); 2. Interpersonal skills and cooperative working relationships to relate to parents, students, staff, and general public; 3. Demonstrate an understanding, patient, warm, and receptive attitude toward others; 4. Understand other cultures and work effectively with bilingual individuals; 5. Communication skills in English; ability to write effectively in English using correct grammar, punctuation and spelling; 6. Maintain confidentiality of student records; 7. Meet schedules and deadlines Please click on Job Description above to review full job description. The initial screening of applicants for interview will be based on the above information and material supplied by each candidate. It is the candidate's responsibility to assure that all information he or she deems important as a candidate for this position is included with the application.
- Letter of Introduction
Comments and Other Information
**All applicants must pass or have passed the District Instructional Assistant exam AND the Spanish Translation exam. Date and location listed above. If you do not come on the assigned date, you will not be eligible for this position.
The Instructional Assistant exam will be waived if you hold an AA degree or higher, but NOT the Spanish translation exam. A copy of the degree must be attached, if applicable.
If you have passed the exams for this position within the past two years or have questions as to whether you need to take these exams, you will need to contact Personnel to verify that you will not need to retest, or you may be disqualified from this posting.
YOU MUST HAVE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS TO RECEIVE ALL CORRESPONDENCE.
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Comments and Other Information
**All applicants must pass or have passed the District Instructional Assistant exam AND the Spanish Translation exam. Date and location listed above. If you do not come on the assigned date, you will not be eligible for this position.
The Instructional Assistant exam will be waived if you hold an AA degree or higher, but NOT the Spanish translation exam. A copy of the degree must be attached, if applicable.
If you have passed the exams for this position within the past two years or have questions as to whether you need to take these exams, you will need to contact Personnel to verify that you will not need to retest, or you may be disqualified from this posting.
YOU MUST HAVE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS TO RECEIVE ALL CORRESPONDENCE.
Make sure EDJOIN emails are not going to your SPAM or junk mail. Check daily.