State Preschool Specialist Bilingual Spanish

OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND DISTRICT EMPLOYEES

ELIGIBILITY LISTS WILL BE GOOD FOR SIX (6) MONTHS

• Provides and presents State Preschool Program information to others and translates and interprets application forms for parents as needed.
• Responds to parents inquiries regarding State Preschool Program information and requirements.
• Arranges appointments with parents to provide them with forms determines program enrollment eligibility based on state requirements and assists them in the completion of registration information; interprets a wide variety of financial and legal documents to determine eligibility.
• Enrolls preschoolers into the State Preschool Program.
• Participates in recruiting parents to attract new preschool enrollments including attending evening events.
• Creates tracks completes and maintains documents and records related to the State Preschool Program including immunization emergency legal medical and income records and other information; assures confidentiality of records.
• Attends parent meetings with other staff to interpret and take notes regarding students behavioral plans and follows-up with parents on students progress.
• Interprets in large parent orientation and informational meetings and provides additional support to parents after meetings as needed.
• Refers parents to community resources.
• Assists staff with translations for parents in the designated world language orally and in writing.
• Attends professional development workshops and trainings.

Education and Experience: High school graduation or equivalent; and two years of progressively responsible clerical experience preferably in a school district environment are required. Part-time experience will be considered and adjusted appropriately. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills knowledge and abilities may be considered.

SPECIAL NOTE:This position requires 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.

Knowledge of:

• Correct English and designated world language usage including spelling punctuation and grammar.
• Computer programs and software as required for the position.
• Telephone and office etiquette and procedures.
• State Preschool program and licensing requirements.
• Related state and district policies.
• Cultural nuances of designated language.
• Vocabulary related to school district environment.

• Learn about community services available and explain them to parents.
• Communicate effectively in the English language and designated world language both in oral and written form.
• Work cooperatively with students parents teachers administrators.
• Operate computers and other standard office equipment and software effectively.
• Maintain accurate office records.

HOW TO APPLY: Applications must be completed on our website at. 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.

VETERANS 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 Veterans 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 benefits:

• 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