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Universal Instructional Assistant at Ocean View School District of Orange County

Application Deadline

11/2/2023 12:00 AM Pacific

Date Posted
10/7/2023
Contact
Diana Flores
714-847-2551 x 1403
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$18.693 hourly/Step 1 to $22.774 hourly/Step 5 + additional $6.50 per hour (for time worked between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. during the 2023-2024 school year)
Length of Work Year
10 Months/Year; Hours/Week TBD
Employment Type
Full and Part Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under daily direction of certificated/permitted staff and general supervision of the site administrator or designee, performs paraprofessional instructional and recreational activities, clerical and supportive tasks to assist in the care, supervision and education of students from preschool through 8th grade.

Requirements / Qualifications

>> Universal Instructional Assistants hired permanently will receive an additional $6.50 per hour (for a total of $25 per hour) for time worked between the hours of 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. in the After School Childcare Program for the 2023-2024 school year. << This job opportunity is open for public application and is promotional for qualified District applicants. Future permanent and substitute vacancies may also be filled from this recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE: Current OVSD classified employees may not hold two permanent job assignments. If you are already a permanent employee for the District and are interested in working more hours you may either submit a transfer request form to the Classified Personnel office or inquire about becoming a substitute in the same or other classifications, in addition to your permanent assignment.

We reserve the right to limit the number of candidates to those deemed most qualified for the particular vacancy, based upon application screening and test scores.

There will be an application screening for the position to verify that the minimum qualifications (education & experience) have been satisfied. We will email you via www.edjoin.org to advise you if you may participate in the written and/or performance exam. All candidates will be required to provide a photo ID with their signature. Face coverings are highly recommended but not required.

If you pass the written and/or performance exam, you may be scheduled to participate in the Oral/Technical Exam. Candidates must pass each portion of the exam in order to proceed in the recruitment and be placed on the eligibility list.

The eligibility list for this recruitment will be valid for six months.

Study Guides

Click Here to download the Study Guides for the Instructional Assistant Competency Exam. A link will also be provided at the bottom of the email when your application is received.

If you have already taken and passed the Instructional Assistant Competency Exam with one of the following districts, notify a member of the Personnel Commission staff at the time you are invited to the test:
• Ocean View School District
• Huntington Beach City School District
• Fountain Valley School District
• Westminster School District
• Newport-Mesa Unified School District
• Huntington Beach Union High School District

Written Exam: OVSD tests on Wednesdays. Once you have applied, it has been determined that your application is complete, and you have met the minimum qualifications, you will receive an invitation to test via email with the date of the exam. Please monitor your inbox for more information on testing/next steps. .

Location: TBD

Oral/Technical Exam: DATE TBD

Requirements / Qualifications

>> Universal Instructional Assistants hired permanently will receive an additional $6.50 per hour (for a total of $25 per hour) for time worked between the hours of 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. in the After School Childcare Program for the 2023-2024 school year. << This job opportunity is open for public application and is promotional for qualified District applicants. Future permanent and substitute vacancies may also be filled from this recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE: Current OVSD classified employees may not hold two permanent job assignments. If you are already a permanent employee for the District and are interested in working more hours you may either submit a transfer request form to the Classified Personnel office or inquire about becoming a substitute in the same or other classifications, in addition to your permanent assignment.

We reserve the right to limit the number of candidates to those deemed most qualified for the particular vacancy, based upon application screening and test scores.

There will be an application screening for the position to verify that the minimum qualifications (education & experience) have been satisfied. We will email you via www.edjoin.org to advise you if you may participate in the written and/or performance exam. All candidates will be required to provide a photo ID with their signature. Face coverings are highly recommended but not required.

If you pass the written and/or performance exam, you may be scheduled to participate in the Oral/Technical Exam. Candidates must pass each portion of the exam in order to proceed in the recruitment and be placed on the eligibility list.

The eligibility list for this recruitment will be valid for six months.

Study Guides

Click Here to download the Study Guides for the Instructional Assistant Competency Exam. A link will also be provided at the bottom of the email when your application is received.

If you have already taken and passed the Instructional Assistant Competency Exam with one of the following districts, notify a member of the Personnel Commission staff at the time you are invited to the test:
• Ocean View School District
• Huntington Beach City School District
• Fountain Valley School District
• Westminster School District
• Newport-Mesa Unified School District
• Huntington Beach Union High School District

Written Exam: OVSD tests on Wednesdays. Once you have applied, it has been determined that your application is complete, and you have met the minimum qualifications, you will receive an invitation to test via email with the date of the exam. Please monitor your inbox for more information on testing/next steps. .

Location: TBD

Oral/Technical Exam: DATE TBD

Comments and Other Information

Employees who work thirty (30) or more regularly assigned hours per week are eligible for health and welfare benefits and will receive a district contribution toward a cafeteria fringe benefit package. Employees who are eligible, as described above, are required to participate in employee only medical, dental and life insurance coverage.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable applicants with protected disabilities to participate in the employment selection process. Requests for accommodation must be received by the Personnel Commission Office before the accommodation is needed, either three (3) business days before the accommodation is needed or as soon as possible after receiving initial invitation to participate in the testing process. You may be asked to provide verification of your disability.

The Ocean View School District is committed to equal opportunity and access for all individuals in education in accordance with law. District programs, activities, practices and employment shall be free from discrimination or sexual harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to scan and attach all required documents. We cannot accept e-mailed, mailed, faxed, or hand-delivered documents. If you have difficulty submitting your application or attaching your documents, contact the EdJoin Job Seekers Help Desk at 888-900-8945.

Comments and Other Information


Employees who work thirty (30) or more regularly assigned hours per week are eligible for health and welfare benefits and will receive a district contribution toward a cafeteria fringe benefit package. Employees who are eligible, as described above, are required to participate in employee only medical, dental and life insurance coverage.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable applicants with protected disabilities to participate in the employment selection process. Requests for accommodation must be received by the Personnel Commission Office before the accommodation is needed, either three (3) business days before the accommodation is needed or as soon as possible after receiving initial invitation to participate in the testing process. You may be asked to provide verification of your disability.

The Ocean View School District is committed to equal opportunity and access for all individuals in education in accordance with law. District programs, activities, practices and employment shall be free from discrimination or sexual harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to scan and attach all required documents. We cannot accept e-mailed, mailed, faxed, or hand-delivered documents. If you have difficulty submitting your application or attaching your documents, contact the EdJoin Job Seekers Help Desk at 888-900-8945.