Campus Youth Advocate (PAF 3768) at San Diego County Office Of Education
Job Summary
Job Summary
At the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE), we are working toward a future without boundaries for all students. Our team of kind, dedicated, and collaborative employees have a strong focus on students, equity, and innovation, which is why SDCOE is a great place to work! Regardless of job title, every employee at SDCOE has a hand in helping local students learn. If you have a passion for making a big difference in your community, there's likely a position that fits your strengths and expertise. SDCOE provides excellent fringe benefit plans for regular employees including medical and life insurance plans, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave benefits. The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) is recruiting to fill a vacancy for a Campus Youth Advocate at Monarch School, located just south of downtown San Diego. Monarch School, in collaboration with SDCOE, has served San Diego for over three decades, beginning as a one-room education center and expanding into a K-12 comprehensive school designed to educate homeless youth. The Campus Youth Advocate will assist students in resolving conflicts in a positive and constructive manner, provide general supervision of students while they are outside of class, and will monitor conditions on and around the school campus for issues or disruptions to the educational environment. The CYA will also support teachers in implementing a culture of learning and student support, use conflict resolution and restorative justice practices to intervene as necessary, and prepare and maintain reports, records, and files as directed. The current position will work 215 days, 7 hours per day, and will offer the classified support benefits package. The Campus Youth Advocate ensures school safety by supporting an effective school climate through positive behavioral support: monitoring the school campus and adjacent property to ensure school security and student safety while classes and activities are being conducted; assi
Requirements / Qualifications
This position requires possession of a high school diploma (or equivalent) and at least one year of experience (paid or volunteer) working with youth in an organized setting, ideally with at-risk youth. Candidates must also meet the ESSA Act requirements for paraprofessionals by having one of the following qualifications:
- Completion of 48 semester units or higher at an accredited institution of higher learning;
- Hold an associate's degree or higher;
- Pass a basic skills test assessing knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading (or readiness), writing (or readiness), and mathematics (or readiness).
Candidates also must have, at time of hire, a valid CA driver's license, in order to travel to assigned school sites, and Basic First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
In addition to your EDJOIN application, please add the following attachments: Resume, detailing education and experience Letter of Introduction Copies of transcripts verifying units and/or degrees completed for ESSA requirements The results of this recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list to fill the current vacancy, and any other vacancies in this classification for the next six months, or until the list is exhausted. DIVERSITY STATEMENT: Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, SDCOE employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, as well as being accountable for their actions and their impact.
Requirements / Qualifications
This position requires possession of a high school diploma (or equivalent) and at least one year of experience (paid or volunteer) working with youth in an organized setting, ideally with at-risk youth. Candidates must also meet the ESSA Act requirements for paraprofessionals by having one of the following qualifications:
- Completion of 48 semester units or higher at an accredited institution of higher learning;
- Hold an associate's degree or higher;
- Pass a basic skills test assessing knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading (or readiness), writing (or readiness), and mathematics (or readiness).
Candidates also must have, at time of hire, a valid CA driver's license, in order to travel to assigned school sites, and Basic First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
In addition to your EDJOIN application, please add the following attachments: Resume, detailing education and experience Letter of Introduction Copies of transcripts verifying units and/or degrees completed for ESSA requirements The results of this recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list to fill the current vacancy, and any other vacancies in this classification for the next six months, or until the list is exhausted. DIVERSITY STATEMENT: Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, SDCOE employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, as well as being accountable for their actions and their impact.
Comments and Other Information
Employment with SDCOE is contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer background check and physical exam, which includes a drug screening.
The San Diego County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Comments and Other Information
Employment with SDCOE is contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer background check and physical exam, which includes a drug screening.
The San Diego County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Application Deadline
2/4/2022 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
11/17/2021
Contact
JOY Dodge
18582958741
18582958741
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Classified Support Grade 036: $19.06 - $24.32 per hour
Length of Work Year
215 days, 7 hours per day
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
1625 Newton Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92113
PAF
3768
Original Posting Date
11/17/2021