Academic Support Assistant at Orange County Department of Education
About the Employer
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE’s vision is that “Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success.” Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.
Job Summary
Job Summary
ACCESS offers multiple instructional learning environments to help students find their personal path in education and provide individualized, targeted, and differentiated instruction with standards-based curriculum and assessments. ACCESS is committed to individual student success. Student placement is determined by administration at the time of enrollment based on the academic needs and personal circumstances of each student. Title I: Academic Support Assistants (ASA) provide quality, supplementary academic assistance. This research-based program is built on the proven efficacy of individual academic assistance for students. The students served, often have a history of trauma and can be reluctant to academic support. Students generally display behavioral problems that can result in serious consequences such as truancies, expulsions, and court records. Involvement with the foster care system, gangs, substance abuse, and/or criminal records often plays a part in the lives of the youth we work with. Students educated through this program may be incarcerated youth who are detained at a detention or treatment facility or reside in a 24-hour residential facility managed by social services. The first priority of a Title I ASA is to motivate students to be active participants in their education. Title I ASAs will conduct individual assessments that become the basis for the development of academic goals and instructional lesson plans. Ongoing training and support are provided for ASA staff to ensure quality service delivery. Title III: The English Learner Services team at ACCESS has two primary goals, to ensure English Learners (EL) achieve proficiency in English and learn the academic English necessary for school, career, and life success. Title III ASAs provide supplemental support both inside and outside the classroom to our EL learners. This support is provided in one-on-one, small group or whole-class settings. ASA's responsibilities include supporting teachers
Requirements / Qualifications
Education, Experience, and Training Guidelines: Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the knowledge and abilities would be: • One year of experience working with foster youth, social services, or incarcerated youth; knowledge of the foster care or juvenile court systems and one of the following: • Completion of at least two years of study at a college or university; OR, • An Associate of Arts degree; OR, • Satisfactory completion of an approved OCDE test (ESSA Exam) Documents: The following documents are required for this position for proof of 60 semester units or the completion of an AA Degree: Copy of transcripts or copy of your graduation certificate (Please upload copies to your application)
There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Academic Support Assistants work with at-promise youth who may be incarcerated and/or have severe emotional, behavioral, and/or academic issues. Why do you think you would be successful working with this population of students? 2. A majority of our student population has experienced childhood trauma which can present as being a disengaged or unmotivated student. How would you build rapport and relate with this population while maintaining professional boundaries? Please don't forget to attach the following to your application:
- Copy of Transcript
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Education, Experience, and Training Guidelines: Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the knowledge and abilities would be: • One year of experience working with foster youth, social services, or incarcerated youth; knowledge of the foster care or juvenile court systems and one of the following: • Completion of at least two years of study at a college or university; OR, • An Associate of Arts degree; OR, • Satisfactory completion of an approved OCDE test (ESSA Exam) Documents: The following documents are required for this position for proof of 60 semester units or the completion of an AA Degree: Copy of transcripts or copy of your graduation certificate (Please upload copies to your application)
There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Academic Support Assistants work with at-promise youth who may be incarcerated and/or have severe emotional, behavioral, and/or academic issues. Why do you think you would be successful working with this population of students? 2. A majority of our student population has experienced childhood trauma which can present as being a disengaged or unmotivated student. How would you build rapport and relate with this population while maintaining professional boundaries? Please don't forget to attach the following to your application:
- Copy of Transcript
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
Title I & Title III are actively recruiting for ASAs to assign to sites located throughout Orange County, including South Orange County.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Comments and Other Information
Title I & Title III are actively recruiting for ASAs to assign to sites located throughout Orange County, including South Orange County.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Application Deadline
2/22/2024 2:33:17 PM Pacific
Date Posted
3/26/2024
Contact
Number of Openings
7
Salary
Pay Range
$25.72 - $33.79 Per Hour
$25.72 - $33.79 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
Varies on position and site
Employment Type
Part Time