Speech and Language Assistant at Calexico Unified School District-Personnel Commission
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of clerical and instructional duties in support of the Speech and Language program and speech therapists; administer a variety of speech and language tests; maintain a variety of records, lists and files related to assigned activities.
Requirements / Qualifications
ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES NEED THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year of general clerical experience involving public contact and record-keeping. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver’s license. Some positions in this classification may be required to speak, read or write in a designated second language. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard. Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone. Sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Seeing to read a variety of materials. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to file materials.
ELIGIBILITY LIST: An eligibility list will be created from this recruitment and will be good for one year or until the list is exhausted. It will be used as follows: 1. To fill the current vacancy and future permanent vacancies which may occur during the life of the eligibility list; 2. To create a list of substitutes for the current class and other related classes. Substitutes work on an as-needed basis to fill in for absent employees. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: All interested applicants need to apply online via Edjoin.org and attach all the documents listed below by the application deadline. Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted or advance to the testing phase. Submitting a complete application includes the following: 1. Uploading proof of High School Diploma or equivalent. 2. Uploading a resume 3. Uploading letters of reference 4. If you are a veteran and will be requesting preference points, please upload a copy of your DD214. Uploading an illegible, blank or wrong attachment is considered an incomplete application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. The documents uploaded to your application will be used to determine your eligibility. Once the recruitment closes, updated documents such as a resume will not be accepted/replaced.
- Letter(s) of Reference (Three Letters of Reference)
- Other (Veterans eligible for preference points on entrance examinations need to attach a copy of their DD214.)
- Proof of HS Graduation (Proof of HS Graduation or equivalent)
- Resume (Resume)
Requirements / Qualifications
ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES NEED THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year of general clerical experience involving public contact and record-keeping. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver’s license. Some positions in this classification may be required to speak, read or write in a designated second language. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard. Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone. Sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Seeing to read a variety of materials. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to file materials.
ELIGIBILITY LIST: An eligibility list will be created from this recruitment and will be good for one year or until the list is exhausted. It will be used as follows: 1. To fill the current vacancy and future permanent vacancies which may occur during the life of the eligibility list; 2. To create a list of substitutes for the current class and other related classes. Substitutes work on an as-needed basis to fill in for absent employees. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: All interested applicants need to apply online via Edjoin.org and attach all the documents listed below by the application deadline. Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted or advance to the testing phase. Submitting a complete application includes the following: 1. Uploading proof of High School Diploma or equivalent. 2. Uploading a resume 3. Uploading letters of reference 4. If you are a veteran and will be requesting preference points, please upload a copy of your DD214. Uploading an illegible, blank or wrong attachment is considered an incomplete application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. The documents uploaded to your application will be used to determine your eligibility. Once the recruitment closes, updated documents such as a resume will not be accepted/replaced.
- Letter(s) of Reference (Three Letters of Reference)
- Other (Veterans eligible for preference points on entrance examinations need to attach a copy of their DD214.)
- Proof of HS Graduation (Proof of HS Graduation or equivalent)
- Resume (Resume)
Comments and Other Information
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE:
The examination process will include the following:
1. Screening of applications to determine completion and meeting the minimum requirements. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements and whose application was complete at the time the
recruitment closed will move to the Examination Process.
2. Qualified candidates will be notified via email and invited to participate in the Examination Process. Following is the examination information:
a. Multiple Choice Exam- A multiple choice exam will be administered to evaluate the applicant's job-related knowledge. The exam consists of different categories such as grammar, spelling, punctuation, basic math, reading comprehension, safety, principles, and/or practices of the trade or profession. The weight of this exam is 100%. The date of the multiple choice exam is TBD. Applicants need to achieve a minimum passing score of 70%.
Applicants successful in the examination process will be placed on an employee or an outside applicant eligibility list by rank order of their examination score. This score will include seniority credit or veterans points if applicable. Both lists are good for up to one year and are updated due to continuous examinations or employment status during the life of the eligibility lists as needed. If fewer than three eligibles are available to interviews, the department head may request a new examination. Merit Rule 40.200.18.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Merit Rule 50.100.2 B
Any permanent classified employees of the District who voluntarily resigns from his permanent position may be reinstated or reemployed by the Board of Education of the District within 39 months after his last day of paid service and without further competitive examination, to a position in his former classification as a permanent or limited-term employee in a related lowers class in which the employee formerly had permanent status.
If there is no permanent classified employee requesting reemployment or if the Board of Education chooses not to reemploy an employee making this request, the following is the order of precedence.
Merit Rule 50.200.1 A
Names shall be certified for appointment from employment lists in the sequence that follows:
1. Automatic appointments to Layoff Reemployment list candidates, until exhausted;
2. The top three ranks on the Promotional eligibility list (current districts employees) will go to the interview;
3. If less than three ranks of Promotional candidates are available, the remaining rank(s) will be obtained from the Open eligibility list (outside applicants).
POSITION REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Telephone techniques and etiquette.
• Record-keeping and filing techniques.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Correct business English, grammar and composition.
• Operation of standard office equipment including a computer.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Basic math.
ABILITY TO:
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, typing, duplicating and maintaining records and files. Learn assessment testing procedures.
• Learn applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
• Learn basic instructional methods.
• Learn program objectives, policies and goals.
• Type at 35 words per minute from clear copy.
• Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
A LIST OF THE ESSENTIAL DUTIES FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE JOB DESCRIPTION ON THE PC WEBSITE (https://www.cusdk12.org/Departments/Personnel-Commission/Job-Descriptions/index.html) OR ON EDJOIN.ORG AND CLICK ON "VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION".
Bilingual Skill(s) Stipulation:
Where a bilingual stipend has been negotiated by the CSEA/CUSD contract, the employees shall translate materials from English to Spanish and/or Spanish to English, interpret for students, parents, or staff as assigned by the position. EEO Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, creed, color, national origin or union status. ADA Statement We do not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, Company programs and activities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation for interviewing or testing activities should request this in advance. All employees are subject to fingerprinting (Education Code 45125) and review of arrest and conviction record, if any, prior to hiring.
Comments and Other Information
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE:
The examination process will include the following:
1. Screening of applications to determine completion and meeting the minimum requirements. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements and whose application was complete at the time the
recruitment closed will move to the Examination Process.
2. Qualified candidates will be notified via email and invited to participate in the Examination Process. Following is the examination information:
a. Multiple Choice Exam- A multiple choice exam will be administered to evaluate the applicant's job-related knowledge. The exam consists of different categories such as grammar, spelling, punctuation, basic math, reading comprehension, safety, principles, and/or practices of the trade or profession. The weight of this exam is 100%. The date of the multiple choice exam is TBD. Applicants need to achieve a minimum passing score of 70%.
Applicants successful in the examination process will be placed on an employee or an outside applicant eligibility list by rank order of their examination score. This score will include seniority credit or veterans points if applicable. Both lists are good for up to one year and are updated due to continuous examinations or employment status during the life of the eligibility lists as needed. If fewer than three eligibles are available to interviews, the department head may request a new examination. Merit Rule 40.200.18.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Merit Rule 50.100.2 B
Any permanent classified employees of the District who voluntarily resigns from his permanent position may be reinstated or reemployed by the Board of Education of the District within 39 months after his last day of paid service and without further competitive examination, to a position in his former classification as a permanent or limited-term employee in a related lowers class in which the employee formerly had permanent status.
If there is no permanent classified employee requesting reemployment or if the Board of Education chooses not to reemploy an employee making this request, the following is the order of precedence.
Merit Rule 50.200.1 A
Names shall be certified for appointment from employment lists in the sequence that follows:
1. Automatic appointments to Layoff Reemployment list candidates, until exhausted;
2. The top three ranks on the Promotional eligibility list (current districts employees) will go to the interview;
3. If less than three ranks of Promotional candidates are available, the remaining rank(s) will be obtained from the Open eligibility list (outside applicants).
POSITION REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Telephone techniques and etiquette.
• Record-keeping and filing techniques.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Correct business English, grammar and composition.
• Operation of standard office equipment including a computer.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Basic math.
ABILITY TO:
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, typing, duplicating and maintaining records and files. Learn assessment testing procedures.
• Learn applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
• Learn basic instructional methods.
• Learn program objectives, policies and goals.
• Type at 35 words per minute from clear copy.
• Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
A LIST OF THE ESSENTIAL DUTIES FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE JOB DESCRIPTION ON THE PC WEBSITE (https://www.cusdk12.org/Departments/Personnel-Commission/Job-Descriptions/index.html) OR ON EDJOIN.ORG AND CLICK ON "VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION".
Bilingual Skill(s) Stipulation:
Where a bilingual stipend has been negotiated by the CSEA/CUSD contract, the employees shall translate materials from English to Spanish and/or Spanish to English, interpret for students, parents, or staff as assigned by the position. EEO Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, creed, color, national origin or union status. ADA Statement We do not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, Company programs and activities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation for interviewing or testing activities should request this in advance. All employees are subject to fingerprinting (Education Code 45125) and review of arrest and conviction record, if any, prior to hiring.