CAREER/VOCATIONAL ASSISTANT

CAREER/VOCATIONAL ASSISTANT

Rowland Unified School District - 4.2 Rowland Heights, CA Job Details Part-time $24.08 - $29.30 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications School experience CPR Certification High school diploma or GED First Aid Certification Non-CDL Class C Working with students Public relations Full Job Description JOB POSITIONThere 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 for 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 PERIODApplications for this position will be accepted online only until July 1, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. •

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

CHARACTERISTICSIncumbents 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 19Please click here to view the entire job description.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES 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 is required;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) is required;A valid and current First Aid Certificate is required; andAn Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate is required. If you cannot upload your documents to your application, document(s) may also be emailed to Crystal Vahimarae at . 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.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION OPTIONS TO TAKE YOUR FIRST

AID and

CPR COURSES OPTION 1

NATIONAL

CPR FOUNDATION

http://www.nationalcprfoundation.com/Click on "all courses" and select "CPR/AED/First-Aid"

OPTION 2

AMERICAN RED CROSShttps:

//www.redcross.org/take-a-class From the "Find a Class" pull down select "First Aid" and then select "Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED"

OPTION 3

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATIONhttp:

//www.heart.org/HEARTORG/CPRAndECC/CPR_UCM_001118_SubHomePage.jspScroll 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.