Student Services Specialist

• OPEN TO INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

• at Apple Valley Unified School District

IN-HOUSE VACANCY

• INTERNAL

CANDIDATES ONLY

This position is only available to current employees of this school district. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered. Print Application Deadline 9/29/2026 1:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/15/2026 Contact Katelyn Young (760) 247-8001 x20715 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range Range 30 (Step 1) $26.31

• (Step 5) $31.

97 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info When an employee is promoted to a position on a higher salary range, the employee shall receive at least a one (1) step salary increase, but not less than the first step of the new salary range. Length of Work Year 12 month, 218 base duty days Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary

OPEN TO CURRENT CONTRACTED AVUSD EMPLOYEES ONLY

• Outside applicants/substitutes are not eligible for position & will automatically be screened out Application review will not begin until after the application deadline has closed There will be mandatory testing for this position. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications

•

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY, EVERYTHING LISTED BELOW IS REQUIRED TO APPLY

REQUIRED

ON APPLICATION

1. Completed Edjoin application

• ALL fields completed
• Incomplete applications will be disqualified 2.

Graduation from High School or Equivalent. 3. Supplemental coursework, which may include workshops or seminars for clerical training and two years of increasingly responsible clerical experience involving public contact (MUST show in Education/Work History) 4. Contact Information for three (3)

Professional References:

current/former supervisors/coworkers

• MUST be provided on application in professional references portion, please include email addresses.

Not to be confused with the Letters of Recommendation, these are to be provided on the application itself.

REQUIRED TO BE UPLOADED IN ATTACHMENTS

1. Current Resume 2. Targeted Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages) describing how your education, training, professional experience, and/or leadership experience demonstrate your sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of students with special needs and their families 3. Two (2) Professional Letters of Recommendation from current AVUSD supervisors/coworkers (both MUST have physical signature and be DATED within one year)

• digital signatures not accepted 4.

Typing Test:

adjusted/net speed 50wpm minimum on a 3-5 minute test (results must show name, WPM results and length of test)

• online tests accepted 5. DMV Printout

• Drivers Record Request:

  MUST be within last 30 days (no older)
• please see link under "links related to this job" for CA DMV Printout website Preferred Qualifications 1. Valid CPR/First Aid certification preferred (no online courses)
• Submitting documents that appear to be altered, falsified, or manipulated may disqualify applicants from the current recruitment and from future employment opportunities with AVUSD.
• A completed application and all required documentation MUST be submitted in order to be considered and to move forward in the hiring process.
• Employees selected to move forward must have an evaluation in good standing and not be currently under any disciplinary action. Please note that all required documentation must be attached to your application in order to be considered to move forward in the hiring process.
• Failure to attach all documentation will result in your application being screened out of the process.
• Candidates selected are required to receive DMV clearance before beginning work.

Employees must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential duties of the position without hazard to themselves or others. DMV Printout (no older than 30 days, MUST have valid CA Drivers License) Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two (2), must be DATED within one (1) year with a physical

SIGNATURE

• digital signatures not accepted ) Other (Targeted Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages)) Resume (MUST be current) Typing Certificate (adjusted/net 50 WPM on 3 or 5 minute test (results must show name, adjusted/net WPM results and length of test)
• online tests accepted) Requirements / Qualifications

•

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY, EVERYTHING LISTED BELOW IS REQUIRED TO APPLY

REQUIRED

ON APPLICATION

1. Completed Edjoin application

• ALL fields completed
• Incomplete applications will be disqualified 2.

Graduation from High School or Equivalent. 3. Supplemental coursework, which may include workshops or seminars for clerical training and two years of increasingly responsible clerical experience involving public contact (MUST show in Education/Work History) 4. Contact Information for three (3)

Professional References:

current/former supervisors/coworkers

• MUST be provided on application in professional references portion, please include email addresses.

Not to be confused with the Letters of Recommendation, these are to be provided on the application itself.

REQUIRED TO BE UPLOADED IN ATTACHMENTS

1. Current Resume 2. Targeted Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages) describing how your education, training, professional experience, and/or leadership experience demonstrate your sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of students with special needs and their families 3. Two (2) Professional Letters of Recommendation from current AVUSD supervisors/coworkers (both MUST have physical signature and be DATED within one year)

• digital signatures not accepted 4.

Typing Test:

adjusted/net speed 50wpm minimum on a 3-5 minute test (results must show name, WPM results and length of test)

• online tests accepted 5. DMV Printout

• Drivers Record Request:

  MUST be within last 30 days (no older)
• please see link under "links related to this job" for CA DMV Printout website Preferred Qualifications 1. Valid CPR/First Aid certification preferred (no online courses)
• Submitting documents that appear to be altered, falsified, or manipulated may disqualify applicants from the current recruitment and from future employment opportunities with AVUSD.
• A completed application and all required documentation MUST be submitted in order to be considered and to move forward in the hiring process.
• Employees selected to move forward must have an evaluation in good standing and not be currently under any disciplinary action. Please note that all required documentation must be attached to your application in order to be considered to move forward in the hiring process.
• Failure to attach all documentation will result in your application being screened out of the process.
• Candidates selected are required to receive DMV clearance before beginning work.

Employees must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential duties of the position without hazard to themselves or others. DMV Printout (no older than 30 days, MUST have valid CA Drivers License) Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two (2), must be DATED within one (1) year with a physical

SIGNATURE

• digital signatures not accepted ) Other (Targeted Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages)) Resume (MUST be current) Typing Certificate (adjusted/net 50 WPM on 3 or 5 minute test (results must show name, adjusted/net WPM results and length of test)
• online tests accepted) Comments and Other Information Problems with your online application should be directed to EdJoin at 888-900-8945 or email edjoinhelpdesk@sjcoe.

net. Please note, the only form of communication you will receive throughout the recruiting and hiring process will be through email. Please add no-reply@edjoin.org to your email contacts in order to receive all communications. It is your responsibility to frequently check your email for any upcoming testing and/or interview dates. We recommend applicants check their emails and/or EdJoin messages at least once a day once the application deadline has closed. Comments and Other Information Problems with your online application should be directed to EdJoin at 888-900-8945 or email edjoinhelpdesk@sjcoe.net. Please note, the only form of communication you will receive throughout the recruiting and hiring process will be through email. Please add no-reply@edjoin.org to your email contacts in order to receive all communications. It is your responsibility to frequently check your email for any upcoming testing and/or interview dates. We recommend applicants check their emails and/or EdJoin messages at least once a day once the application deadline has closed. Links Related To This Job CA DMV Printout Optional Typing Websites Town of Apple Valley View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits

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