#24-178B, District Liaison - Bilingual (Farsi, Lao, Hmong, Spanish, or other language), District Office/Family Community Resource Center at Visalia Unified School District
About the Employer
Nestled close to the majestic Sierra mountains in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley, the Visalia Unified School District is committed to providing students young and old with the tools and skills necessary to succeed in life. Established in 1885, VUSD is the oldest school district in Tulare County. Our services span 214 square miles with a population base of over 135,000. Our family of schools includes 26 elementary schools, a newcomer language center, five middle schools, four comprehensive high schools, a continuation high school, an adult school,a charter independent study school, a K-8 charter home school, and a charter technical early college high school. Over 32,000 students Pre-K to adult are served through Visalia Unified School District. Our outstanding workforce is comprised of over 3,000 certificated and classified staff. They make our district the jewel of the Central Valley.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
This position will focus on student and family populations that speak languages other than English or Spanish. We are looking for applicants that speak Farsi, Hmong, Lao, or other Southeast Asian dialects.
***IMPORTANT NOTE – PLEASE READ: Remember to name your scanned form(s) correctly. You will need to scan each of the *bulleted required documents listed below for this position and then select the matching title from the Edjoin Drop-Down list to name each of your document(s). ***This program will not allow you to go further in the application process if you do not use the correct title Edjoin provides. We highly encourage you to attach additional documents to support your application, such as a resume indicating your experience as it relates to this position. Please PRINT and VIEW job description for the required documents, qualifications and experience needed for this position. Once the position closes you will not be able to go back and view. To be considered, ALL requirements must be met by the closing date.
- Proof of HS Graduation ((High School Diploma or Transcript showing date of graduation or GED or Higher Degree))
- Test Results/Materials (Proof of assessment for Farsi, Hmong, and Lao, can be shown by providing proof of coursework, interpreter/translator experience or equivalent. Applicants bilingual in Spanish are required to take the VUSD assessment. Call 730-7503 to schedule.)
This position will focus on student and family populations that speak languages other than English or Spanish. We are looking for applicants that speak Farsi, Hmong, Lao, or other Southeast Asian dialects.
***IMPORTANT NOTE – PLEASE READ: Remember to name your scanned form(s) correctly. You will need to scan each of the *bulleted required documents listed below for this position and then select the matching title from the Edjoin Drop-Down list to name each of your document(s). ***This program will not allow you to go further in the application process if you do not use the correct title Edjoin provides. We highly encourage you to attach additional documents to support your application, such as a resume indicating your experience as it relates to this position. Please PRINT and VIEW job description for the required documents, qualifications and experience needed for this position. Once the position closes you will not be able to go back and view. To be considered, ALL requirements must be met by the closing date.
- Proof of HS Graduation ((High School Diploma or Transcript showing date of graduation or GED or Higher Degree))
- Test Results/Materials (Proof of assessment for Farsi, Hmong, and Lao, can be shown by providing proof of coursework, interpreter/translator experience or equivalent. Applicants bilingual in Spanish are required to take the VUSD assessment. Call 730-7503 to schedule.)
Comments and Other Information
Qualified applicants will receive an email from SkillSurvey Pre-Hire 360®, our Reference Verification System, and will be considered for an interview by appointment. All applicants will be notified by e-mail when position is filled.
Statement of Non-Discrimination/Harassment
(Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973): The district prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in all district educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status.
A copy of the districts Uniform Complaint/Sexual Harassment Policies can be found at:
www.visalia.k12.ca.us/boardpolicies/BP1312-3.pdf
A copy of the sexual harassment policies for students and employees can be found at:
http://www.visalia.k12.ca.us/boardpolicies/BP5145-7.PDF (students)
http://www.visalia.k12.ca.us/boardpolicies/BP4119-11.pdf (employees)
For any questions concerning Title II, Title V, Title IX, or Section 504 please contact the following compliance officers:
VUSD Compliance Officers
5000 West Cypress Avenue
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7300
Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services (Special Education, Adult Basic Education, Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs, Migrant Education, Career Technical Education)
Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services (Child Nutrition Programs)
Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources (Personnel)
Director, Student Services (District 504 Coordinator)
Comments and Other Information
Qualified applicants will receive an email from SkillSurvey Pre-Hire 360®, our Reference Verification System, and will be considered for an interview by appointment. All applicants will be notified by e-mail when position is filled.
Statement of Non-Discrimination/Harassment
(Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973): The district prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in all district educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status.
A copy of the districts Uniform Complaint/Sexual Harassment Policies can be found at:
www.visalia.k12.ca.us/boardpolicies/BP1312-3.pdf
A copy of the sexual harassment policies for students and employees can be found at:
http://www.visalia.k12.ca.us/boardpolicies/BP5145-7.PDF (students)
http://www.visalia.k12.ca.us/boardpolicies/BP4119-11.pdf (employees)
For any questions concerning Title II, Title V, Title IX, or Section 504 please contact the following compliance officers:
VUSD Compliance Officers
5000 West Cypress Avenue
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7300
Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services (Special Education, Adult Basic Education, Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs, Migrant Education, Career Technical Education)
Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services (Child Nutrition Programs)
Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources (Personnel)
Director, Student Services (District 504 Coordinator)
Application Deadline
11/30/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
11/16/2023
Contact
Number of Openings
2
Salary
Pay Range
$21.00 - $26.80 Per Hour
$21.00 - $26.80 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Hourly Range 52: $21.00 - $26.80 (STARTING PAY $21.00) *Full benefits paid by the District including vacation, medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
Length of Work Year
8 Hours / 182 Work Days 7:30am - 4:30pm / w/60 min lunch/ Monday-Friday
Employment Type
Full Time
Start Date
Immediate Vacancy
Site
Family Community Resource Center
Bilingual Requirement
Please attach proficiency exam or equivalent for any of the following languages: Farsi, Hmong, Lao / For Spanish bilingual applicants please call to schedule the bilingual assessment 730-7503.