School Outreach Assistant - Bilingual Spanish (6 hrs/...

Position Type: Student Services/School Outreach Assistant Date Posted: 12/22/2025 Location: Sunnyvale Middle School School Outreach Assistant (Note -- This position will revert back to a 6 hour position as of the 2026-27 school year.) Basic Functions: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, the Community Outreach Supervisor, the School Outreach Assistant will provide assistance to school personnel by establishing and maintaining a connection among the students, parents, community, and the assigned school. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Translation and Interpretation: Provide translation services for phone calls, meetings, and events (i.e. parent meetings, family engagement events, district fingerprinting, etc.) Provide translation of written documents (i.e. flyers, slides, newsletters, etc.) Community Partnerships: Create strategic relationships with donors and outside service agencies. Research and maintain a list of local and county social services available to students and families Coordinate resource tables for school events and attend community events. Coordinate and lead food distribution and find volunteers as needed. Outreach: Foster relationships amongst students, parents/guardians, schools, and the community. Identify student/family needs and connect with appropriate resources. Provide orientation to new students and their families regarding the policies, programs, and resources available to them in the district and the Sunnyvale community. Assist in the development of workshops and programs for new students and families. Provide support for families with the understanding of school policies, practices, and tools, (i.e. enrollment process, technology applications. etc) Recruit and support parent volunteers. Administrative Support / Site Support: Support the administration of the district language assessment. Support enrollment processes. Research school history for new student enrollees. Support School/District communication and promotion efforts by utilizing district messaging systems. Support district TB and fingerprint events. Provide supervision during lunch and recess time. Maintain confidentiality and comply with governmental laws and regulations, as well as District policies and procedures Assure the safety of students by following health protocols and safety rules. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Act as a translator and resource person for students and parents informing them on such topics such as: testing, grade placement, school policies, behavior and attendance. Provide translation services during Parent-Teacher conferences. Administer the appropriate portions of the district language assessment. Research school history for new student enrollees. Provide orientation to newcomer students and their families regarding the policies, programs, and resources available to them in the district and the Sunnyvale community. Assist the site administrator in the development of workshops and programs for newcomer students and families. Research and maintain a list of local and county social services available to newcomers and their families. Perform related duties as assigned. Knowledge: Cultures and ethnic backgrounds of Sunnyvale students and families. Santa Clara County and Sunnyvale School District's policies, programs, resources, services, and personnel. Districts' assessment procedures and practices. Methods of student assessment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to foster positive relationships with students, staff, and community. Possess sound written and verbal communication skills. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Record-keeping techniques, and basic computer skills including email and district applications. Applicable sections of the State Education Code and other applicable laws. Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment. Telephone techniques and etiquette. Modern office practices and record-keeping techniques. Abilities: Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, administrators, staff, and community personnel. Demonstrate correct English and Spanish (or other required language) usage, grammar, spelling, and vocabulary. Work effectively with a variety of multi-ethnic and multi-cultural participants. Adjust work hours as needed in order to attend late afternoon and evening events. Participate in training sessions to upgrade skills. Operate a variety of office equipment, such as a computer, copier, two-way radio, or other equipment unique to office activities Operate office equipment including copier, telephone, fax machine, and computer-related software. Plan and organize work. Work independently. Compose correspondence independently or from oral directions. Meet schedules and timelines. Education and Experience: High School diploma or its equivalent. Pass language proficiency exam. Required Licenses & Certificates: Fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation. Working Conditions: Environment: School site environment. Physical Requirements: Visual acuity to read a variety of materials in both print and digital formats. Auditory ability to exchange information. Sitting/standing for extended periods. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally, to retrieve and store files and supplies. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard. Sitting and standing for extended periods of time. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students. Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor student activities. Hearing and speaking to exchange information. Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Terms Of Employment: Salary and terms of employment are described in the Agreement between the Sunnyvale School District and the California School Employees Association (CSEA) Evaluation: The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Agreement between the Sunnyvale School District and the California School Employees Association (CSEA)

Created: 2026-03-04