Title:Community Education Leader Spanish Speaking RB 24-033a- Non-competitive ID:9257 Department:Other Location:Central Processing Center Division:Civil Service Type:Support Staff Description BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES ROOM 720 CITY HALL BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14204 RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #24-033a September 27, 2023 BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY Civil Service Residency Requirements will apply (The City of Buffalo Civil Service does not require residency within the City of Buffalo for Native Americans. The City of Buffalo Civil Service does require tribal enrollment or community recognition as a Native American) POSITION: Community Education Leader Spanish Speaking SALARY: $41,647 - $47,502 LOCATION: Central Registration Center, 33 Ash Street Buffalo NY 14204 APPLICATION: Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. If you do not receive a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received. You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS Incumbents to this position recruit school dropouts, potential dropouts, out-of-school youth and adults, incarcerated youth and students identified as homeless or English Language Learners by visiting homes, community centers, shelters and places where individuals congregate, to encourage school attendance. S/he acts as a link between students, parents/guardians, the community, businesses and the school district. Supervision is received from a higher-ranking official and no supervisory responsibility is exercised. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES + Works directly with Spanish-speaking individuals; + Recruits school drop-outs, potential drop-outs and students identified as homeless, in collaboration with school attendance personnel, to encourage class attendance and school attendance; + assists school personnel in identifying students who are experiencing homelessness; + assists in the enrollment and obtaining of records necessary for school registration; + · Recruits out-of school youth and adults to encourage participation in the programs offered by the Adult Education Division such as Career Development, Literacy Life Skills, etc.; + Plans motivational and developmental programs for students and provides resource information for program participants including students, parents/guardians, teachers and the community and school personnel; + · Participates in orientation programs and intake of students by obtaining student information; + Assists students and works one-on-one to improve personal skills and class attendance; + monitors students progress and class attendance; + assists in coordinating parent/guardian meetings and conferences; + meets with parents/guardians to inform them of program goals and progress of students; + Serves as liaison between home, community and program administrators; + Provides resources and support for schools, departments and parents/guardians to serve student needs; + Communicates verbally and in writing with parents/guardians in both English and Spanish who have concerns or needs for their child, to determine what office or department will provide assistance; + Provides resources and support for parents/guardians who request new student placement; + Communicates in both English and Spanish or meets with school personnel and parents/guardians to inform them of the status of their requests or concerns; + Works with various education and community organizations and familiarizes students with programs offered; + distributes information and literature i.e. catalogs, flyers, etc. to inform clients of various school programs; + may be required to translate information and literature, i.e. catalogs, flyers, etc to Spanish + addresses residents, community groups and businesses for the purpose of promoting Board of Education programs and encouraging participation; + Prepares follow-up reports and maintains student records; + Performs related duties as required. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS + Working knowledge of recruitment techniques and child accounting procedures; + Understanding and interpreting written material; + Ability to understand Federal, State and local Education laws; + Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; + Ability to translate and speak the Spanish language fluently; + Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions in both Spanish and English; + Clerical aptitude; + Ability to work closely with students, parents/guardians, residents, community groups/organizations and school personnel; + Courtesy; tact; sensitivity; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS + Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a closely related field, applicants must have the ability to fluently speak and translate the Spanish Language , both orally and in writing OR + Graduation from High School, GED or Equivalency Diploma and at least one year of full-time experience in school related activities or community activities involving students, , applicants must have the ability to fluently speak and translate the Spanish Language, both orally and in writing; NOTE: Verifiable part-time/volunteer experience will be pro-rated to meet full-time experience requirements. (Proof of education must be presented at time of appointment.) NOTE: Applicants must pass the written examination and fluently speak and translate the English and Spanish language, both orally and in writing. FINAL FILING DATE: October 4, 2022 APPROVED: Tami Hollie McGee Chief of Human Resources The Buffalo Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (the term "sexual orientation" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality ), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the District's non-discrimination policies should be directed to HRCompliance@buffaloschools.org or to: Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 816-3579