Assessment Assistant at Calexico Unified School District-Personnel Commission
IN-HOUSE VACANCY - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY
This position is only available to current employees of this school district. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under general supervision, schedules appointments; provides orientation; administers and scores basic skills competency tests and individual/group achievement and academic and language development examinations. Assesses student’s oral language, reading, and writing proficiency in English and Spanish or any other specified language, and performs semi-clerical duties and other related duties as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications
ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES NEED THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Associate or higher degree, or two years of higher education study and one year of experience working with students. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS 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 standard office and classroom equipment. Sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to assist students. Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor student activities. Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
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. Substitutes work on an as-needed basis to fill in for absent employees. APPLICATION PROCEDURE All interested applicants need to apply at Edjoin.org Applicants need to attach all the documents listed below by the application deadline. Supplemental questions need to be answered. Incomplete applications will NOT advance to the screening or testing phase. Submitting a complete application includes the following: • Uploading proof of having earned an Associate degree or higher, or college transcripts listing two years of higher education. • Uploading a resume. Uploading three letters of reference must be dated and signed. It is preferred that the letters are issued within the last three years. Uploading an illegible, blank or wrong document will result in an incomplete application and you will be disqualified. The information you choose to disclose in your application plus the documents uploaded to your application will be used to determine your eligibility ONLY if your application is complete. Once the recruitment closes, updated documents such a resume will not be accepted/replaced. *If you are a veteran and will be requesting preference points, please upload a copy of your DD214.
- Certificate Copy (Proof of having earned an Associate degree or higher, or college transcripts listing two years of higher education.)
- Letter(s) of Reference (Uploading three letters of reference must be dated and signed. It is preferred that the letters are issued within the last three years.)
- Other (Veterans eligible for preference points on entrance examinations need to attach a copy of their DD214.)
- Resume (Resume)
Requirements / Qualifications
ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES NEED THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Associate or higher degree, or two years of higher education study and one year of experience working with students. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS 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 standard office and classroom equipment. Sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to assist students. Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor student activities. Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
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. Substitutes work on an as-needed basis to fill in for absent employees. APPLICATION PROCEDURE All interested applicants need to apply at Edjoin.org Applicants need to attach all the documents listed below by the application deadline. Supplemental questions need to be answered. Incomplete applications will NOT advance to the screening or testing phase. Submitting a complete application includes the following: • Uploading proof of having earned an Associate degree or higher, or college transcripts listing two years of higher education. • Uploading a resume. Uploading three letters of reference must be dated and signed. It is preferred that the letters are issued within the last three years. Uploading an illegible, blank or wrong document will result in an incomplete application and you will be disqualified. The information you choose to disclose in your application plus the documents uploaded to your application will be used to determine your eligibility ONLY if your application is complete. Once the recruitment closes, updated documents such a resume will not be accepted/replaced. *If you are a veteran and will be requesting preference points, please upload a copy of your DD214.
- Certificate Copy (Proof of having earned an Associate degree or higher, or college transcripts listing two years of higher education.)
- Letter(s) of Reference (Uploading three letters of reference must be dated and signed. It is preferred that the letters are issued within the last three years.)
- Other (Veterans eligible for preference points on entrance examinations need to attach a copy of their DD214.)
- Resume (Resume)
Comments and Other Information
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applications must be submitted by the deadline and will be screened for completion. Only if the application is complete will it then be screened for eligibility and meeting the minimum requirements. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements and whose application was complete at the time the recruitment closed will move forward to the following examination process:
Examination Process- 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%. Eligible applicants will be notified via email to the email address listed in their Edjoin application of the date of the oral exam.
Applicants who score at least a 70% in the Qualification Appraisal Interview/Oral Exam will be placed on an eligibility list (good for up to one year) in rank order of their examination score. Interviews are made from the top three ranks from a promotional eligibility list (current employees). If less than three ranks of promotional applicants are available, the remaining rank(s) will be obtained from the open eligibility list (outside applicants). If fewer than three ranks are available for certifications a new examination/recruitment may be requested and conducted. Merit Rule 50.200.4 (B).
POSITION REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Child guidance principles and practices.
District testing procedures, practices, and proper security and confidentiality of test materials.
Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
Basic subjects taught in District schools, including mathematics, grammar, spelling, language, reading, history, social science, science, and physical education.
Basic instructional methods and techniques.
Correct English and Spanish usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.
Operation of standard office and classroom equipment, including computers, LCD projector, VCR & DVD.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
Basic record-keeping techniques.
ABILITY TO:
Oversee and perform test distribution, scoring, inventory, and test control procedures in the maintenance of a secure testing program.
Assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom or assigned learning environment.
Reinforce instruction to individual or small groups of students as directed by the teacher.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, in English and Spanish
Monitor, observe and report student behavior and progress according to approved policies and procedures.
Be articulate and clear in speech.
Operate standard office and classroom equipment, including computers LCD projector, VCR & DVD.
Observe health and safety regulations.
Perform clerical duties related to classroom activities.
Maintain routine records.
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 THEN CLICK ON "VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION".
Comments and Other Information
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applications must be submitted by the deadline and will be screened for completion. Only if the application is complete will it then be screened for eligibility and meeting the minimum requirements. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements and whose application was complete at the time the recruitment closed will move forward to the following examination process:
Examination Process- 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%. Eligible applicants will be notified via email to the email address listed in their Edjoin application of the date of the oral exam.
Applicants who score at least a 70% in the Qualification Appraisal Interview/Oral Exam will be placed on an eligibility list (good for up to one year) in rank order of their examination score. Interviews are made from the top three ranks from a promotional eligibility list (current employees). If less than three ranks of promotional applicants are available, the remaining rank(s) will be obtained from the open eligibility list (outside applicants). If fewer than three ranks are available for certifications a new examination/recruitment may be requested and conducted. Merit Rule 50.200.4 (B).
POSITION REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Child guidance principles and practices.
District testing procedures, practices, and proper security and confidentiality of test materials.
Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
Basic subjects taught in District schools, including mathematics, grammar, spelling, language, reading, history, social science, science, and physical education.
Basic instructional methods and techniques.
Correct English and Spanish usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.
Operation of standard office and classroom equipment, including computers, LCD projector, VCR & DVD.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
Basic record-keeping techniques.
ABILITY TO:
Oversee and perform test distribution, scoring, inventory, and test control procedures in the maintenance of a secure testing program.
Assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom or assigned learning environment.
Reinforce instruction to individual or small groups of students as directed by the teacher.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, in English and Spanish
Monitor, observe and report student behavior and progress according to approved policies and procedures.
Be articulate and clear in speech.
Operate standard office and classroom equipment, including computers LCD projector, VCR & DVD.
Observe health and safety regulations.
Perform clerical duties related to classroom activities.
Maintain routine records.
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 THEN CLICK ON "VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION".