Career/Vocational Assistant

Salary: $23.49 - $28.58 Hourly

Location : Rowland Heights (Los Angeles County), CA

Job Type: Regular Part-time

Job Number: D-24/25-36

Department: Community Day School

Opening Date: 10/25/2024

Closing Date: 11/15/2024 4:30 PM Pacific

ASSIGNMENT POSITION
There is currently one (1) part-time Career/Vocational Assistant position available, five and one half (5.5) hours per day, five (5) days per week, nine and a half (9 1/2) months per year.
The reporting hours are tentatively set from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.
An eligibility list is being established to fill current and future vacancies and hire substitutes for the next six months.

FILING PERIOD

Applications for this position will be accepted online only, from Friday, October 25, 2024 to Friday, November 15, 2024 until 4:30 pm. * APPLICANTS WILL BE SENT NOTIFICATIONS BY E-MAIL ONLY* SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Under the direction of the Career/Vocational Specialist, assists students with physical and/or learning disabilities, as determined by the Individual Education Plan, to successfully seek and gain employment in the community; contacts employers to identify possible employment opportunities for students; provides support to students in work experience jobs; serves as liaison between teachers, students and employers; maintains records and completes reports; performs a variety of clerical and record keeping activities; and assists students with instructional and physical needs in the classroom as needed.


DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Incumbents are expected to work independently following established program guidelines and procedures.
They provide support to students with physical and/or learning disabilities, including severely disabled students, to enable them to seek and gain employment in the community.
To be successful in this position, an incumbent must possess excellent interpersonal skills and convey good public relations while working in a culturally diversified community.


The Career/Vocational Assistant is distinguished from class of Guidance Assistant in that the latter works at the elementary level under the technical direction of the school psychologist providing guidance services to "at-risk" students to improve academic performance, self-esteem, social skills and positive behaviors.


Salary Range 19

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EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION: Graduation from high school or equivalency and a minimum of 24 semester or 36 quarter units of college coursework is required.
Coursework in special education, sociology or psychology is desirable.


EXPERIENCE: One year of experience working with students in an educational setting is required.
Experience working with special education students is desirable.


LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: A valid, Class C, California Driver's License, a good driving record and use of a private automobile may be required, and if so, must be maintained during employment.


A valid First Aid Certificate, comparable to the American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate and an Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate is required for all positions.


Successful completion of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) 12 hour training is required during the probationary period.


Applicants must provide a copy of the following at the time of application: High School Diploma or equivalent; Proof of college coursework: A copy of transcripts on watermarked paper or completed AA/BA/MA degree (Reflecting a minimum of 24 semester units or 36 quarter units); A valid and current First Aid Certificate; and An Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate.

If you cannot upload your documents to your application, document(s) may also be emailed to Applications without the supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified.
Transcripts/Diplomas from foreign countries must be certified to meet the US equivalent to be considered.


WORK ENVIRONMENT: Employees in this classification work both inside and outside, may be exposed to wetness, urine, feces, strong odors, airborne pathogens and germs, may drive a personal vehicle to conduct work, and have direct contact with students and the public.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees in this classification stand, walk, repetitively use fingers, use both hands simultaneously, stoop/bend, reach overhead, have rapid mental and/or muscular coordination, lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
or over 20 lbs.
with assistance, push/pull students of varying weights in wheelchairs, may need to restrain students in crises situations, speak clearly, hear normal voice conversation, and may use specialized audio-visual equipment.


EXAMINATION OPEN / PROMOTIONAL WITH DUAL CERTIFICATION
The examination may consist of the following: Technical Project Structured Interview SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION OPTIONS TO TAKE YOUR FIRST AID and CPR COURSES OPTION 1: NATIONAL CPR FOUNDATION

Click on "all courses" and select "CPR/AED/First-Aid" OPTION 2: AMERICAN RED CROSS

From the "Find a Class" pull down select "First Aid" and then select "Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED"

OPTION 3: AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

Scroll page down until you see CPR & First Aid Training Classes and select "Find a Course".
Scroll down to the "General Public" section and select "Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED".
Ensure course covers both Adult and Infant/Child modules.
PROOF OF EDUCATION:
If you received your education outside of the United States, you MUST have your degree/transcripts evaluated by an approved agency transcript evaluation service that certifies that your degree meets the United States equivalent for it to be considered.
For more information about organizations who offer this service, please access the following: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf.
RUSD will only accept evaluations from agencies listed within the document. ADVANCED SALARY STEP PLACEMENT:
New employees are normally placed at Step A of the appropriate salary range for this classification.
If the hiring authority requests advanced salary step placement to the Personnel Director, the new employee's eligibility will be determined in accordance with Personnel Commission Rule and Regulation 17.2.1.
The Personnel Commission shall have final approval on any advanced salary step placement requests.
Contact the Personnel Commission office for further information if you are hired.
Advanced salary placement is only available to employees upon their initial hire APPOINTMENT:
Candidates who pass all hurdles of the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list in rank order based on final scores including any veteran's / seniority credit.
The top three ranks of eligibles who are ready and willing to accept the position shall be referred to the hiring administrator for interview.
The eligibility list will be established for six (6) months. All new employees are subject to passing a physical examination, tuberculosis test, background review and must provide satisfactory evidence of authorization to work in the United States.
Employment start date is contingent upon fingerprinting and criminal background clearance.


In accordance with Education Code 45301, an employee appointed to this class must serve a probationary period of six (6) months or 130 working days of paid service, whichever is longer.
No employee shall attain permanent status in the classified service until s/he has completed a probationary period in a class.
An employee may be released at any time during the probationary period.


PROCESSING FEE:
New employees will be charged a processing fee (approximately $64) for the cost of fingerprinting.
This fee must be paid at the time of processing appointment, with a MONEY ORDER ONLY, payable to RUSD.


VETERANS CREDIT:
For entry level classes, veterans with thirty (30) days or more of active service (during a time of war or national emergency) who obtain a passing score shall be allowed an additional credit of five (5) points and disabled veterans receive ten (10) additional points.
Entry-level positions are defined as all positions within the classified service when the eligible is first employed by the District, except for positions designated management or senior management.
Veterans must supply a copy of their Form DD214 along with their application in order to receive such credit.
Veterans credit can only be applied once, upon initial hire VACATION
Employees with one (1) to three (3) years of service earn vacation at the rate of one (1) day for each month in paid status for a maximum of 12 vacation days per year.
The number of vacation days earned progressively increases as provided in the RUSD-CSEA Agreement, Appendix A. Part-time employees earn vacation benefits prorated on the average number of hours worked per day per month in their regular assignments.


HOLIDAYS
For twelve month employees, fifteen(15) paid holidays are earned each year and one (1) floating holiday per calendar year.


SICK LEAVE
One (1) day of sick leave is earned for each full month of service which may be accumulated from year to year.
Employees who transfer from another California school district, including a county superintendent of schools office, who have accrued sick leave may transfer it to this District.


HEALTH INSURANCE
Employees whose regular work assignment is thirty (30) hours or more per week are eligible to participate in the District's insurance program which consists of medical, dental, vision, life insurance and income protection.


The District provides eligible employees major medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.


Click below to view the benefits summary:

If you have additional questions, please contact the Risk Management office at 626-854-8382.


EDUCATIONAL STIPEND
Beginning the 2022-23 school year, all employees who have an earned Bachelor's or Master's degree beyond the requirements for their position are eligible for a stipend.

Once a transcript is submitted and verified by the Human Resources division, unit members will be eligible for one stipend based on the highest degree earned.
Stipend amounts will be divided into 10 monthly payments, September - June.
The stipend amount will be prorated for any midyear degrees conferred in the month the transcript was submitted to and verified by the Human resources Department.
Bachelor's degree are eligible for an annual $500 stipend.
Bachelor's and Master's degree are eligible for an annual $1000 stipend RETIREMENT
Employees who work 20 hours or more per week will be enrolled in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
Please see below fo view the retirement formula below: PEPRA Member - Enrolled in CalPERS after December 31, 2012.
(Your first time being enrolled in CalPERS) Classic Member - Enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013 You can see an overview of how to plan for your service retirement by clicking

ADVANCED SALARY STEP PLACEMENT:
New employees are normally placed at Step A of the appropriate salary range for this classification.
If the hiring authority recommends advanced salary step placement to the Personnel Director, then the new employee's eligibility will be determined in accordance with Personnel Commission Rule and Regulation 17.2.1.
The Personnel Commission shall have final approval on any initial salary step placement recommendations.
Contact the Personnel Commission office for further information if you are hired.


01

PURPOSE This supplemental application is part of the selection process and should be considered an exam.
Should there be a very large amount of qualified applicants, the answers to these questions will serve as a test part and you will be evaluated solely on the completeness and thoroughness of your answers as they pertain to the minimum qualifications and the duties of the Career/Vocational Assistant.
The supplemental questions give you the opportunity to fully explain your background and qualifications as they pertain to the position of Career/Vocational Assistant.
Your answers to the following questions are required for your application to be considered complete.
Please note: if you do not have experience in a given area, type "none."
Please do not write "please refer to my resume/application" as these answers will be considered incomplete and you will not be given any credit.
*Experience referenced in the supplemental questions MUST be reflected in your application.
INSTRUCTIONS Read the following questions and type your responses as thoroughly and accurately as possible.
Please note that falsifying information on this application may be grounds for dismissal if you are hired.
I have read and understand this statement.
Yes No

02

Please identify your highest level of education.
No high school diploma High school or equivalent (e.g.
GED) Some college coursework Associate's degree Bachelor's degree or higher

03

This position requires a minimum of 24 semester or 36 quarter units of college-level coursework .
*Proof of education (copies of transcripts on watermarked paper or diploma) is required for your application to be considered complete.
Select the option that best describes how you meet this requirement: I have a minimum of 24 semester or 36 quarter units of college-level coursework I have completed my bachelors degree or higher. I do not have any college level coursework.

04

The experience requirement for the position of Career/Vocational Assistant is "One year of experience working with students in an educational setting."
Please list any experience working with students you may have below.
Be sure to indicate any specific experience you may have with working with special needs students and working in a classroom or related setting.
Please list your employer(s), the name(s) of your position(s), the duties you performed, and the dates of employment for each job in which you gained this experience.
*THIS EXPERIENCE MUST BE REFLECTED IN YOUR WORK HISTORY TO BE CONSIDERED.
Volunteer experience will not considered.


05

I have uploaded my transcripts and diplomas.
(Required for the application to be considered complete)Please note: Foreign degrees must be evaluated for the US equivalent to be considered.
Please see job posting for information as to where you can obtain this evaluation as the District only accepts them from certain vendors.
Yes No

06

I have uploaded a valid and current basic/standard first aid certificate, comparable to the American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate.
(Required for the application to be considered complete) Yes No

07

I have uploaded a valid and current ADULT Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR).
(Required for the application to be considered complete) Yes No

08

I would be willing to accept a 5.5 hour/day, 5 day a week, 9.5 months a year position.
*All positions in this classification are part time only.
* Yes No

09

CONVICTION DISCLOSURE REMINDERI understand that I must disclose reportable criminal convictions and that failure to do so, regardless of expungements, will be cause for any conditional offer of employment to be rescinded due to a failure to disclose.All District staff undergo criminal background checks via the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), regardless of how long ago it was, IT WILL SHOW UP.
Please return to the QUESTIONS section if you need to update your application BEFORE submitting your application.I have read and understand the statements above.
Yes No

10

"I certify that I have answered the supplemental questions accurately and truthfully."
Yes No

Required Question