INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT IV-WORKABILITY PROMOTION AND OPEN at Vista Unified School District
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INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT IV - WORKABILITY
DEFINITION
Under general supervision by appointed administrator, to aid in the identification of suitable special education student participants in the District WorkAbility program; to provide a communication link between the work ability program and business community; to assist in the interpretation of District policy, regulations, and program goals and objectives to members of the educational community; to assist in the planning, organization, and conduct of special education vocational and career education programs; and to do other related work as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Act as a liaison between businesses within the community and the Special Education members of the educational community. E
Administer career assessments to WorkAbility participants, and assist the participants in developing vocational and career goals. E
Collect and record data regarding student progress in a variety of areas such as student program participation job training, skill transference, attendance, welfare, and other areas as required. E
Provide pre-employment skill training, including application completion, interview techniques, writing a job resume, appropriate dress and grooming, and personal relationship development. E
Prepare and organize automated files and records, and extract data and develop program evaluation reports. E
Assist employers in understanding the needs of the work ability participants, and communicate the District policies regarding program goals as they relate to the participants employment. E
Initiate leads within the community for potential work experience opportunities. E
Assist with clerical support in the planning and organization of the functions and activities related to programs, as requested. E
Maintain accurate records with strong attention to detail. E
Administer routine first aid and seek appropriate assistance in case of student injury or illness. E
Miscellaneous duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Procedures, methods, techniques, and strategies utilized in the development of work experience programs;
District policies, procedures, vision, mission, and values;
Student database programs and other related software;
Procedures utilized in dealing with work experience and vocational training problems, confidentiality issues and concerns;
School-to-career and vocational training programs, and basic employment and job placement;
Public speaking to small groups;
Effective community, public and student relations.
Ability to:
Provide excellent customer service to participants and the business community;
Assist in the conduct of a parent volunteer service program;
Effectively participate in program need assessments, and student vocational training assessments;
Interpret programs and activities pertaining to school-to-career educational opportunities;
Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
Establish and maintain cooperative working community relationships.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.
Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
This type of work involves sitting, but will involve walking or standing for extended periods.
Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, and possessing the manual dexterity to operate business related equipment and to handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job.
Must have a full range of motion in the upper extremities.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:
Experience:
Two years of experience providing service in a special education work experience service program, or similarly related areas.
Education:
Under current State and Federal Law, requirements include proof of a high school diploma or its equivalent to be submitted with completed application and meet one of the 3 requirements: A) Completion of 2 years of study (48 semester units) at an institution of higher learning, or B) an Associate's Degree or higher, or C) pass a rigorous District-administered assessment that demonstrates the knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing and math.
License and Certificate Requirement
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
Current First Aid/CPR Certification
Condition of Employment:
Insurability by the District's liability insurance carrier.
P.C. revisions November 2006
Approved Revisions Oct 2015
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: A typical qualifying background would include sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed in the job description to include: Experience: Two (2) years of experience providing service in a special education work experience service program, or similarly related areas. Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by course work or training in work experience and vocational training programs. CERTIFICATES: Valid California Driver's License WORKING CONDITIONS: May occasionally make home visits to students and parents. Will exert 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN TESTING – Open to employees of the District and the public with the selection process resulting in one (1) Eligibility List that will be used to fill current vacancies and any future vacancies that occur within one (1) year or until the list becomes exhausted. Current permanent employees of the District will be awarded seniority points as per the contract. All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most highly qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. The process may consist of an evaluation and scoring of application materials, written testing, oral interview and/or performance test to evaluate the applicant’s skill, training and experience. The EdJoin system will time-out after a 20 minute period of perceived inactivity. Your responses to the supplemental questions are limited to 5,000 characters.
- Certificate Copy (Associates's Degree or higher)
- Copy of Transcript (Completion of 48 units or more)
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Driver's License Copy
- Proof of HS Graduation (Diploma or GED required if less than 48 uints)
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: A typical qualifying background would include sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed in the job description to include: Experience: Two (2) years of experience providing service in a special education work experience service program, or similarly related areas. Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by course work or training in work experience and vocational training programs. CERTIFICATES: Valid California Driver's License WORKING CONDITIONS: May occasionally make home visits to students and parents. Will exert 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN TESTING – Open to employees of the District and the public with the selection process resulting in one (1) Eligibility List that will be used to fill current vacancies and any future vacancies that occur within one (1) year or until the list becomes exhausted. Current permanent employees of the District will be awarded seniority points as per the contract. All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most highly qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. The process may consist of an evaluation and scoring of application materials, written testing, oral interview and/or performance test to evaluate the applicant’s skill, training and experience. The EdJoin system will time-out after a 20 minute period of perceived inactivity. Your responses to the supplemental questions are limited to 5,000 characters.
- Certificate Copy (Associates's Degree or higher)
- Copy of Transcript (Completion of 48 units or more)
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Driver's License Copy
- Proof of HS Graduation (Diploma or GED required if less than 48 uints)
Comments and Other Information
Do you have a Vision? We Do! Our Vision is to be "THE" Model of Educational Excellence.
Do you want to be part of a team that inspires students to reach beyond the text book in innovative and technological ways? If you would like to work where a culture of Trust, Respect and Collaboration are a part of the daily work environment then you have found it!
To learn more, please continue reading about this posted opportunity.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Under general supervision, to aid in the identification of suitable special education student participants in the District special education work ability program; to provide a communication link between the work ability program and business community; to assist in the interpretation of District policy, regulations, and program goals and objectives to members of the educational community; to assist in the planning, organization, and conduct of special education vocational and career education programs; and to do other related work as required.
A completed on-line application is required of all applicants to be considered for this opening. Once you have submitted your application, please check your email because EdJoin will send you an email verifying that your application has been submitted correctly. If you do not receive an EdJoin email, check your spam/junk mailbox. In the event that you do not receive an email, you will need to apply again.
All applicants will be notified by email regarding their selection status. Please be sure to check your email as to the next step in the recruitment process since this is the only form of communication that you will receive.
Vista Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment, based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender-identify, or gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. VUSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying.
Matthew Steitz, the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Excellence, is designated as the Title IX Compliance Officer and is responsible for employee complaints pertaining to discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying. Phone: (760) 726-2170, extension 92104.
If you are having difficulty in completing your on-line application, please call 888-900-8945 for assistance.
SPECIAL INFORMATION: Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug test, TB test, fingerprinting and may include a physical exam. The physical and drug screen are paid for by the District. The fingerprint cost is $40.00 and is paid for by the candidate.
Comments and Other Information
Do you have a Vision? We Do! Our Vision is to be "THE" Model of Educational Excellence.
Do you want to be part of a team that inspires students to reach beyond the text book in innovative and technological ways? If you would like to work where a culture of Trust, Respect and Collaboration are a part of the daily work environment then you have found it!
To learn more, please continue reading about this posted opportunity.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Under general supervision, to aid in the identification of suitable special education student participants in the District special education work ability program; to provide a communication link between the work ability program and business community; to assist in the interpretation of District policy, regulations, and program goals and objectives to members of the educational community; to assist in the planning, organization, and conduct of special education vocational and career education programs; and to do other related work as required.
A completed on-line application is required of all applicants to be considered for this opening. Once you have submitted your application, please check your email because EdJoin will send you an email verifying that your application has been submitted correctly. If you do not receive an EdJoin email, check your spam/junk mailbox. In the event that you do not receive an email, you will need to apply again.
All applicants will be notified by email regarding their selection status. Please be sure to check your email as to the next step in the recruitment process since this is the only form of communication that you will receive.
Vista Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment, based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender-identify, or gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. VUSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying.
Matthew Steitz, the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Excellence, is designated as the Title IX Compliance Officer and is responsible for employee complaints pertaining to discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying. Phone: (760) 726-2170, extension 92104.
If you are having difficulty in completing your on-line application, please call 888-900-8945 for assistance.
SPECIAL INFORMATION: Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug test, TB test, fingerprinting and may include a physical exam. The physical and drug screen are paid for by the District. The fingerprint cost is $40.00 and is paid for by the candidate.