Speech and Language 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 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: • Uploading proof of high school diploma, equivalent or higher such as: GED, AA, BA or Masters' certificate. A transcript can be accepted in lieu of a copy of the degree. The transcript should include your name, the type of degree and date awarded. • Uploading a resume. • Uploading at least three letters of reference. *Veterans eligible for preference points on entrance examinations need to attach a copy of their DD214. 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. REQUEST TO TRANSFER PROCEDURE: Request to Transfer needs to be completed and submitted to the Personnel Commission by 5:00 pm the day of the deadline. Forms may be downloaded at ( https://www2.cusdk12.org/nsite/? p=1553 ). It is recommended that a Transfer includes the information you want the interview panel to consider. Some of the recommended documents are: Resume and/or Letters of Reference.
- Proof of HS Graduation
- Resume (Updated 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: • Uploading proof of high school diploma, equivalent or higher such as: GED, AA, BA or Masters' certificate. A transcript can be accepted in lieu of a copy of the degree. The transcript should include your name, the type of degree and date awarded. • Uploading a resume. • Uploading at least three letters of reference. *Veterans eligible for preference points on entrance examinations need to attach a copy of their DD214. 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. REQUEST TO TRANSFER PROCEDURE: Request to Transfer needs to be completed and submitted to the Personnel Commission by 5:00 pm the day of the deadline. Forms may be downloaded at ( https://www2.cusdk12.org/nsite/? p=1553 ). It is recommended that a Transfer includes the information you want the interview panel to consider. Some of the recommended documents are: Resume and/or Letters of Reference.
- Proof of HS Graduation
- Resume (Updated Resume)
Comments and Other Information
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE:
The examination process will include the following: 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%.
Applicants who score at least a 70% in the Multiple Choice 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.
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 lower class in which the employee formerly had permanent status.
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 (https://www.edjoin.org/ Home/DistrictJobPosting/1305568) AND THEN CLICK ON "VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION".
EEO Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, creed, color, age, 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: 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%.
Applicants who score at least a 70% in the Multiple Choice 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.
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 lower class in which the employee formerly had permanent status.
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 (https://www.edjoin.org/ Home/DistrictJobPosting/1305568) AND THEN CLICK ON "VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION".
EEO Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, creed, color, age, 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.