SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT IV-SH/PH - CONTINUOUS application SIGN-ON BONUS OF $500 for the 24/25 SCHOOL YEAR at Vista Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
Do you have a Vision? We Do! Our Vision: Every student graduates from Vista Unified as a resilient, agile learner and creative problem solver who navigates the world with confidence and kindness and eagerly embraces local and global challenges. Do you want to be part of a team that inspires students to reach beyond the text book in innovative and technological ways? If you would like to work where a culture of Trust, Respect, Collaboration, Equity and Kindness are a part of the daily work environment then you have found it! Our Portraits: Learner Portrait: Kind and Confident; Curious and Connected; Capable and Knowledgeable Adult Portrait: Compassionate Champion; Flexible and Innovative Facilitator; Open-Minded and Equity-Centered Learner System Portrait: Inclusive Culture Focused on Growth; Joyful, Innovative, Rigorous, and Equitable Learning Environments; Future-Oriented, Forward Thinking; Family and Community Partnerships Core Values: Respect, Trust, Collaboration, Equity and Kindness. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Two years of paid or volunteer experience working with school-age children in a specialized learning environment; working with special needs children is highly desirable. Under current State and Federal Law, requirements include proof of a high school diploma or its equivalent to be submitted with completed application and meet one of the 3 requirements: A) Completion of 2 years of study (48 semester units) at an institution of higher learning, or B) an Associate Degree or higher, or C) pass a rigorous District-administered assessment that demonstrates the knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing and math. CERTIFICATES: Valid First Aid and CPR certificates (no online CPR certificates accepted).
Requirements / Qualifications
WORKING CONDITIONS: Subject to lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 60 lbs. and subject to anti-social and assaultive behavior. School classroom environment; subject to exposure to communicable or infectious diseases, emergency medical situations; potential for contact with impulsive, frustrated and agitated students who may demonstrate aggressive behaviors.
- Copy of Transcript (48 semester units) OR Other (Associate's Degree or higher)
- CPR/First Aid Certification (No online CPR certification accepted)
- Proof of HS Graduation (OR equivalent)
Requirements / Qualifications
WORKING CONDITIONS: Subject to lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 60 lbs. and subject to anti-social and assaultive behavior. School classroom environment; subject to exposure to communicable or infectious diseases, emergency medical situations; potential for contact with impulsive, frustrated and agitated students who may demonstrate aggressive behaviors.
- Copy of Transcript (48 semester units) OR Other (Associate's Degree or higher)
- CPR/First Aid Certification (No online CPR certification accepted)
- Proof of HS Graduation (OR equivalent)
Comments and Other Information
OPEN CONTINUOUSLY-Open to all qualified candidates with the selection process resulting in an Eligibility List that will be used to fill current vacancies, provide substitutes and any future vacancies that occur within one (1) year.
SPECIAL INFORMATION: Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug test, TB test, fingerprinting and physical exam. The physical and drug screen are paid by the District. The candidate's portion of the fingerprinting fee is $40.00
All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most highly qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. The process may consist of an evaluation and scoring of application materials, written testing, oral interview and/or performance test to evaluate the applicant’s skill, training and experience.
The EdJoin.org system will time-out after a 20 minute period of perceived inactivity. Once you have submitted your application, please check your email for a confirmation from EdJoin.org. If you do not receive an email, check your spam/junk mailbox. In the event that you do not receive an email, you will need to apply again.
All applicants will be notified by email regarding their selection status. Please be sure to check your email as to the next step in the recruitment process since this is the only form of communication that you will receive.
If you are having difficulty in completing your on-line application, please call EdJoin Applicant Hotline 1-888-900-8945 for assistance.
Vista Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment, based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender-identify, or gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. VUSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying.
Rachel D’Ambroso, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Relations, is designated as the Title IX Compliance Officer and is responsible for employee complaints pertaining to discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying. Phone: (760) 726-2170, extension 92202 or hr@vistausd.org.
A copy of the district’s Uniform Complaint/Sexual Harassment Policies and forms can be found at:
https://www.vistausd.org/pf4/cms2/view_page?d=x&group_id=1516177617023&vdid=7i24b1rgcie925
Comments and Other Information
OPEN CONTINUOUSLY-Open to all qualified candidates with the selection process resulting in an Eligibility List that will be used to fill current vacancies, provide substitutes and any future vacancies that occur within one (1) year.
SPECIAL INFORMATION: Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug test, TB test, fingerprinting and physical exam. The physical and drug screen are paid by the District. The candidate's portion of the fingerprinting fee is $40.00
All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most highly qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. The process may consist of an evaluation and scoring of application materials, written testing, oral interview and/or performance test to evaluate the applicant’s skill, training and experience.
The EdJoin.org system will time-out after a 20 minute period of perceived inactivity. Once you have submitted your application, please check your email for a confirmation from EdJoin.org. If you do not receive an email, check your spam/junk mailbox. In the event that you do not receive an email, you will need to apply again.
All applicants will be notified by email regarding their selection status. Please be sure to check your email as to the next step in the recruitment process since this is the only form of communication that you will receive.
If you are having difficulty in completing your on-line application, please call EdJoin Applicant Hotline 1-888-900-8945 for assistance.
Vista Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment, based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender-identify, or gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. VUSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying.
Rachel D’Ambroso, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Relations, is designated as the Title IX Compliance Officer and is responsible for employee complaints pertaining to discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying. Phone: (760) 726-2170, extension 92202 or hr@vistausd.org.
A copy of the district’s Uniform Complaint/Sexual Harassment Policies and forms can be found at:
https://www.vistausd.org/pf4/cms2/view_page?d=x&group_id=1516177617023&vdid=7i24b1rgcie925