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CATEGORICAL SPECIALIST - JOB POSTING #164 **The Eligibility List for this recruitment will be valid for six months. Future vacancies may be filled from this recruitment** at Rialto Unified School District

Application Deadline

6/25/2024 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
6/17/2024
Contact
Wanda Wimberly
(909)820-7700 2420
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
Range 42 $30.61 - $39.12 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
8 hours per day, 5 days per week, 12 months per year.
Employment Type
Full Time
Exams: MS Excel Formulas, MS Word & Written Exam
Tentative Exam Date: TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2024
Written Examination Revision Date: 09/2023
All applicants that took this test prior to 09/2023 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

Under the direction of the Categorical Programs Office or the Director of Research, Testing, and Accountability, the Categorical Specialist provides direct support to the District and schools in the implementation of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001, which supports student achievement on local District and State assessments. The Categorical Specialist organizes the distribution and collection of all related program materials, creates and maintains databases, and all required documentation for state and/or federal program audits.

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: Three years of directly related computer experience, networking with personal computers using relational databases is preferred. Education: Verification of a High School diploma, a GED certificate, or a higher degree is required at time of hire. All of the following documents are required for this position:

  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (*Two (2) letters are required. All letters MUST be SIGNED and DATED within the last two years (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: Three years of directly related computer experience, networking with personal computers using relational databases is preferred. Education: Verification of a High School diploma, a GED certificate, or a higher degree is required at time of hire. All of the following documents are required for this position:

  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (*Two (2) letters are required. All letters MUST be SIGNED and DATED within the last two years (typed signatures will not be accepted)
  • Resume

Comments and Other Information

Applicants must detail specifically how they meet the requirements of the position. All sections of the application must be FULLY completed even if a resume is submitted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application. An incomplete application will not be considered. All applications (outside and in-house) along with the required attachments must be submitted through EDJOIN.org, no later than 4:00 PM on the closing date. Paper applications and required attachments will not be accepted. ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A VALID E-MAIL ADDRESS. Qualified applicants will be notified for the next step of the recruitment process via the e-mail address provided through EDJOIN. After applying for a position, all applicants should check their e-mail daily for the status of their application. The District is not responsible for district e-mails that may go into an applicant’s junk/spam mailbox. It is important for applicants to check their e-mail and ensure that all district e-mails are delivered to their inbox. Test date and location to be determined after the position closes. Qualified applicants will be notified by e-mail regarding the date, time, and location of the test. No late arrivals will be admitted. A valid picture identification card, issued by a government agency, is required. Qualified applicants will be contacted via e-mail regarding the status of the process. All offers of employment are made contingent upon the applicant passing a pre-employment physical examination, TB test and upon receipt of information from the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation that the applicant is not prohibited from being employed. Please be advised that the District’s practice is to not pay third party vendors for job references. 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. Note: To obtain examination credits, veterans must electronically attach a copy of a DD214 (proof of service and/or disability) verification to the application. Note: Disabled applicants may request reasonable accommodation in regard to testing procedures. Please do so prior to the closing date by calling (909) 820-7700, extension 2400. Note: Applicants who have previously passed the written examination for this position, and do not wish to retest, MUST submit a copy of their passing score e-mail notification by electronically attaching it to their application. You will not be required to retake the written exam; however, you will have the option to retake the written test again and attempt a higher score. If you choose to retest and your new score is lower, the previous higher passing score will remain on record for the life of the certification list. If the written examination has been revised and/or modified, you will be required to re-test. WRITTEN EXAM REVISION DATE: 09/2023

Comments and Other Information


Applicants must detail specifically how they meet the requirements of the position. All sections of the application must be FULLY completed even if a resume is submitted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application. An incomplete application will not be considered. All applications (outside and in-house) along with the required attachments must be submitted through EDJOIN.org, no later than 4:00 PM on the closing date. Paper applications and required attachments will not be accepted. ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A VALID E-MAIL ADDRESS. Qualified applicants will be notified for the next step of the recruitment process via the e-mail address provided through EDJOIN. After applying for a position, all applicants should check their e-mail daily for the status of their application. The District is not responsible for district e-mails that may go into an applicant’s junk/spam mailbox. It is important for applicants to check their e-mail and ensure that all district e-mails are delivered to their inbox. Test date and location to be determined after the position closes. Qualified applicants will be notified by e-mail regarding the date, time, and location of the test. No late arrivals will be admitted. A valid picture identification card, issued by a government agency, is required. Qualified applicants will be contacted via e-mail regarding the status of the process. All offers of employment are made contingent upon the applicant passing a pre-employment physical examination, TB test and upon receipt of information from the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation that the applicant is not prohibited from being employed. Please be advised that the District’s practice is to not pay third party vendors for job references. 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. Note: To obtain examination credits, veterans must electronically attach a copy of a DD214 (proof of service and/or disability) verification to the application. Note: Disabled applicants may request reasonable accommodation in regard to testing procedures. Please do so prior to the closing date by calling (909) 820-7700, extension 2400. Note: Applicants who have previously passed the written examination for this position, and do not wish to retest, MUST submit a copy of their passing score e-mail notification by electronically attaching it to their application. You will not be required to retake the written exam; however, you will have the option to retake the written test again and attempt a higher score. If you choose to retest and your new score is lower, the previous higher passing score will remain on record for the life of the certification list. If the written examination has been revised and/or modified, you will be required to re-test. WRITTEN EXAM REVISION DATE: 09/2023