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Requirements / Qualifications

The District is accepting applications for Parent Education Specialist for the Migrant Seasonal Head Start Program. All application materials must be received in the Human Resources Department. The duration of this assignment will be until 11/13/2022.

To be considered, the following must be furnished:

Classified Employment Application, High School diploma, or completion of GED is required plus three (3) years of progressively responsible experience working with school-age children, with a minimum of one (1) of those years in an educational setting required.

Individuals interested in employment are asked to describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. Resumes are optional. Letters of recommendation are encouraged. Please attach it to your application packet. All materials received will be acknowledged and treated confidentially.

Qualifications:

Requires in-depth practical knowledge of working with special student population. Requires a good knowledge of child development principles and practices. Facilitating, training and leadership skills are required. Requires sufficient communication skills in order to successfully interact with students, faculty, community members, and parents. General clerical and organizational skills are required.

Abilities:

Requires the ability to independently perform all of the duties of the position efficiently and effectively. Must be able to coordinate, advise and plan components of the parent education program. Requires the ability to act as a liaison to a variety of District staff, parents, students, and support agencies. Requires the ability to plan, organize and prioritize work in order to meet schedules and timelines. Requires the ability to coordinate and organize multiple projects. Requires the ability to communicate with students, staff, parents, and the public using patience and courtesy, and in a manner that reflects positively on the District. Must be able to work well independently and as part of a team.

Physical Abilities:

Position involves standing, walking, stooping, and occasional carrying and lifting of lightweight materials (up to 40 pounds). May be required to sit for extended periods of time. Requires visual acuity and depth perception to recognize words and numbers; and hand and finger dexterity and hand/eye coordination to use a computer keyboard and common office equipment. Requires speaking and hearing ability sufficient to hear over a phone and carry on conversations.

Comments and Other Information

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Employment with the Pajaro Valley Unified School District is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements, including Board of Trustee approval. As part of the selection process, all new employees are required to provide the following information: new employees must be fingerprinted (paid by the District); TB test (paid by the employee); social security card; picture identification; and authorization to work (I-9).

PAY DAYS: Supplemental Seasonal Permanent employees are paid on the last working day of each month.

NOTE: All applicants and employees are subject to the policies, rules, and regulations of the Board of Trustees and the Personnel Commission. The information listed above is only intended to provide you with a general summary of the procedures and conditions of employment.

An Equal Opportunity Employer