CATEGORICAL PROGRAM ASSISTANT - JOB POSTING #112 at Rialto Unified School District

Application Deadline

2/24/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
2/17/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
Range 33, $24.71 - $31.56 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Designated Bilingual/Biliterate positions are paid an additional 2.75% of base salary. "Fully paid medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance above and beyond salary for the employee and eligible dependents."
Length of Work Year
6 hours per day, 5 days per week, 10 or 10.5 months per year.
Employment Type
Part Time
Exams: MS Excel Formulas, MS Word & Written Exam
Tentative Exam Date: TBA
Computer Exams: 2016 MS Word & Excel
All applicants that tested prior to 11/20/2023 will be REQUIRED to test

About the Employer

MISSION: The mission of the Rialto Unified School District, the bridge that connects students to their aspirations for the future, is to ensure each student achieves personal and career fulfillment within a global society, through a vital system distinguished by: • High expectations for student achievement • Safe and engaging learning environments • Effective family and community involvement • Learning opportunities beyond the traditional school setting • Appreciation of universal diversity BELIEFS: We believe that… • Everyone has unique talent • There is boundless power in all of us • All people have equal inherent worth • Diversity is strength • Each person deserves respect • High expectation inspires high achievement • Risk is essential to success • Common and individual interest are reciprocal • Integrity is critical to trust • Honest conversation leads to understanding • Music is the universal language • A strong community benefits all of its members • Everyone can contribute to the good of the community

Job Summary

Job Summary

DEFINITION: Under the direction of an assigned Administrator or Supervisor, assists with the interpretation of District, State, and federal policy, regulations, program goals, and objectives pertaining to categorical programs and services; perform a wide variety of general clerical duties to support categorically funded programs and services, of average difficulty perform simple accounting and maintain fiscally-related clerical functions pertaining to categorical programs and services; assist with general clerical and accounting functions; perform other job-related duties as assigned and/or as required.

Requirements / Qualifications

**IMPORTANT NOTE** - THE RIALTO USD EDJOIN APPLICATION HAS BEEN REVISED. PLEASE REVIEW ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION TO ENSURE THAT IT IS FULLY COMPLETED.

EXPERIENCE: One year of increasingly responsible experience in fiscal record management and computer assisted accounting processes AND one year of experience performing varied general office / clerical functions. Recent job-related experience within the last five years is required. EDUCATION: Verification of a High School diploma, a GED certificate, or a higher degree will be required at time of hire. LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: A valid California Driver's License. A COMPLETE EDJOIN APPLICATION WILL CONSIST OF:

  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (*Two (2) letters are required. All letters MUST be SIGNED and DATED within the last 12 months (ELECTRONIC or TYPED signatures will not be accepted)
  • Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

**IMPORTANT NOTE** - THE RIALTO USD EDJOIN APPLICATION HAS BEEN REVISED. PLEASE REVIEW ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION TO ENSURE THAT IT IS FULLY COMPLETED.

EXPERIENCE: One year of increasingly responsible experience in fiscal record management and computer assisted accounting processes AND one year of experience performing varied general office / clerical functions. Recent job-related experience within the last five years is required. EDUCATION: Verification of a High School diploma, a GED certificate, or a higher degree will be required at time of hire. LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: A valid California Driver's License. A COMPLETE EDJOIN APPLICATION WILL CONSIST OF:

  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (*Two (2) letters are required. All letters MUST be SIGNED and DATED within the last 12 months (ELECTRONIC or TYPED signatures will not be accepted)
  • Resume

Comments and Other Information

Application Submission & Requirements To ensure your application for a position with the District is considered, strict adherence to the following guidelines is mandatory: • Application Integrity: The official application document must be completed in full, regardless of whether a résumé is submitted. A résumé will not serve as a substitute for any section of the application. Incomplete submissions will be disqualified. • Demonstration of Qualifications: Applicants are required to provide a specific and detailed explanation demonstrating how their qualifications meet every requirement of the position. • Submission Protocol: All application materials and requisite attachments must be submitted electronically via EDJOIN.org no later than 4:00 PM on the closing date. Paper applications are not accepted. • Employment: Any offer of employment is strictly contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, a TB test, and a satisfactory clearance from the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Communication & Notifications • Communication Mandate: A valid, active email address must be provided. Applicants are responsible for checking this email daily for notifications regarding testing and interviews. The District assumes no responsibility for emails routed to spam or junk folders. Contingent Employment Offers • Offers are contingent upon: o Passing a pre-employment physical examination and a TB test. o Favorable information from the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background check. FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT EVALUATION Individuals who have completed course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts/degrees, prior to applying for a position, and attach a copy to the application electronically. The foreign transcripts must be evaluated by one of the approved organizations, listed on the Rialto Unified School District website, in order to be accepted. These organizations are private enterprises who charge a fee for their services. Individuals pursuing a foreign transcript evaluation must follow the procedures outlined by the organization providing the evaluation. In all instances, original, official documentation will be required when requesting the evaluation. Special Notes • Veterans: Must electronically attach a copy of their DD214 for examination credits. • Disabled Applicants: Can request reasonable accommodation for testing procedures by calling (909) 820-7700, extension 2400, prior to the closing date. Written Exam Retesting: • All applicants are required to take the updated written exam and any required MS Word and MS Excel skills tests. • Applicants who previously passed the written exam and do not wish to retest must upload their passing score email with their application. • Applicants may choose to retake the written exam to attempt a higher score; if the new score is lower, the original higher score will remain on file for the duration of the eligibility list. • If the written exam has been revised or updated, all applicants must retest. • Revised Categorical Program Assistant Written Exam (formerly Categorical Project Clerk): Implemented 11/20/2023.

Comments and Other Information


Application Submission & Requirements To ensure your application for a position with the District is considered, strict adherence to the following guidelines is mandatory: • Application Integrity: The official application document must be completed in full, regardless of whether a résumé is submitted. A résumé will not serve as a substitute for any section of the application. Incomplete submissions will be disqualified. • Demonstration of Qualifications: Applicants are required to provide a specific and detailed explanation demonstrating how their qualifications meet every requirement of the position. • Submission Protocol: All application materials and requisite attachments must be submitted electronically via EDJOIN.org no later than 4:00 PM on the closing date. Paper applications are not accepted. • Employment: Any offer of employment is strictly contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, a TB test, and a satisfactory clearance from the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Communication & Notifications • Communication Mandate: A valid, active email address must be provided. Applicants are responsible for checking this email daily for notifications regarding testing and interviews. The District assumes no responsibility for emails routed to spam or junk folders. Contingent Employment Offers • Offers are contingent upon: o Passing a pre-employment physical examination and a TB test. o Favorable information from the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background check. FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT EVALUATION Individuals who have completed course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts/degrees, prior to applying for a position, and attach a copy to the application electronically. The foreign transcripts must be evaluated by one of the approved organizations, listed on the Rialto Unified School District website, in order to be accepted. These organizations are private enterprises who charge a fee for their services. Individuals pursuing a foreign transcript evaluation must follow the procedures outlined by the organization providing the evaluation. In all instances, original, official documentation will be required when requesting the evaluation. Special Notes • Veterans: Must electronically attach a copy of their DD214 for examination credits. • Disabled Applicants: Can request reasonable accommodation for testing procedures by calling (909) 820-7700, extension 2400, prior to the closing date. Written Exam Retesting: • All applicants are required to take the updated written exam and any required MS Word and MS Excel skills tests. • Applicants who previously passed the written exam and do not wish to retest must upload their passing score email with their application. • Applicants may choose to retake the written exam to attempt a higher score; if the new score is lower, the original higher score will remain on file for the duration of the eligibility list. • If the written exam has been revised or updated, all applicants must retest. • Revised Categorical Program Assistant Written Exam (formerly Categorical Project Clerk): Implemented 11/20/2023.