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Position:
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Home/School Liaison
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Supervisor:
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Director of Intercultural and Community Outreach
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Work Site:
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Selected School Sites/ District Wide
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Summary:
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Work with schools to develop a positive home-school partnership with parents/guardians regarding their child’s education. Provide educational support for students including transportation for students and their parents/guardians, when necessary.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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- Deliver relevant information to parents/guardians regarding their child or school.
- Maintain confidentiality of all matters between the student, school, and families.
- Make home visits or transport students home when requested by the principal or designee.
- Maintain weekly referral logs and submit to the Office of Indian Education every week.
- Provide transportation for parents when requested by principal or designee.
- Communicate effectively both in writing and verbally (Navajo and English).
- Respond immediately to principal/designee’s requests and assignments.
- Must comply with District transportation policies and procedures, specifically transporting students.
- Comply with all Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, Public Education Department guidelines, and local, state, and federal laws.
- Accept other responsibilities and duties assigned by supervisor
- Support district and school efforts to keep CCSD safe and secure
- Complete and comply with all required trainings annually
- Adhere to NM Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession (NMAC 6.60.9.8)
- Other duties as assigned, reasonably related to the scope of the position
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Minimum Qualifications:
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- High School Diploma or GED
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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- Knowledge of Dine language, culture, and history preferred
- Good communication skills and customer service skills
- Familiarity with community and surrounding area
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Physical/Job Requirements:
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Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds, climbing, bending, reaching, kneeling, driving a vehicle, traveling long distances, writing, typing, word processing, reading, researching information, and effective communication skills
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Safety and Health:
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- Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions
- Completed and cleared background check
- Pass drug test if required for position
- Knowledge and compliance with district and school Safety Plans
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Equipment/Material Handled:
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- Multimedia equipment, including current technology
- Equipment/materials relevant to the job responsibilities
- Valid driver license and insurable by district if necessary
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Work Environment:
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- Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature and air quality
- Work interruptions
- Flexibility
- Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision
- Must complete applications and assignments within the timeframes allowed
- Extended work hours, on occasion
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