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Early Start Instructional Assistant (Open & Promotional) at Kern County Superintendent of Schools

Application Deadline

5/12/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
4/22/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$19.36 - $23.09 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
$19.36- $23.09 per hour. Maximum entry level for external candidates is $21.03 per hour. Salary step placement for promotional candidates is based upon Rules of the Personnel Commission.
Length of Work Year
6 hours a day / 11 months per year
Employment Type
Part Time
Written Exam
May 21, 2025
Oral Interview
May 28, 2025
Work Schedule
6 hours a day / 11 months per year
Benefits
Employees working less than full-time are required to pay a portion of their insurance premiums if they elect coverage.
Location
Itinerant

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under general supervision, train parents and caregivers of special needs infants, ages birth to three, in developmental intervention activities. Act as a liaison between certificated teaching staff, parents and agencies.

Requirements / Qualifications

•Education: Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Must submit proof of passage of the Basic Proficiency Test if high school graduation is prior to 1981 or if high school diploma is from outside of California. Post secondary study in the areas of child development, developmental disabilities or social or human services desired. •Experience: Sufficient to demonstrate competency in the knowledge and skills specified, and to learn those normally acquired on the job. This may be obtained by: - Post-secondary study in the area of child development, developmental disabilities, or social or human services or - Three years full time work experience in a public or private agency dealing with children who exhibit developmental delays, physical impairments, and or who are “at risk” for normal development may be accepted in lieu of experience. The following additional documents must be uploaded via EDJOIN by the filing deadline in order to be considered in the hiring process (pertains to current employees also): •Proof of education (i.e. high school diploma, college transcripts, copy of college diploma) Attach any documents that you feel will help demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications listed above (i.e. resume, transcript, diploma, resume). Documents you wish to attach should be uploaded via EDJOIN by the filing deadline in order to be considered in the hiring process (pertains to current employees also). A scanner to upload required documents is available in the Human Resources office located at 1330 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301. • The documents will be scanned and emailed to the candidate. It is the candidate’s responsibility to attach all documents to the EDJOIN application by the filing deadline. Required Documents:

  • Copy of Transcript
  •      OR Proof of HS Graduation

Requirements / Qualifications

•Education: Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Must submit proof of passage of the Basic Proficiency Test if high school graduation is prior to 1981 or if high school diploma is from outside of California. Post secondary study in the areas of child development, developmental disabilities or social or human services desired. •Experience: Sufficient to demonstrate competency in the knowledge and skills specified, and to learn those normally acquired on the job. This may be obtained by: - Post-secondary study in the area of child development, developmental disabilities, or social or human services or - Three years full time work experience in a public or private agency dealing with children who exhibit developmental delays, physical impairments, and or who are “at risk” for normal development may be accepted in lieu of experience. The following additional documents must be uploaded via EDJOIN by the filing deadline in order to be considered in the hiring process (pertains to current employees also): •Proof of education (i.e. high school diploma, college transcripts, copy of college diploma) Attach any documents that you feel will help demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications listed above (i.e. resume, transcript, diploma, resume). Documents you wish to attach should be uploaded via EDJOIN by the filing deadline in order to be considered in the hiring process (pertains to current employees also). A scanner to upload required documents is available in the Human Resources office located at 1330 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301. • The documents will be scanned and emailed to the candidate. It is the candidate’s responsibility to attach all documents to the EDJOIN application by the filing deadline. Required Documents:

  • Copy of Transcript
  •      OR Proof of HS Graduation

Comments and Other Information

•After the filing deadline, all candidates will be notified by email if they do or do not qualify to take the written exam. •Candidates must achieve 70% on the written examination to qualify for an oral interview. Examinations will be weighted 30% for written and 70% for oral. Candidates must obtain a composite score of 70% or better to qualify for the eligibility list. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Possess or secure within six (6) months of employment a certificate for first aid and CPR issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent. Must have reliable transportation in order to access multiple work sites and home visit locations within the assigned work hours. Proof of privately owned automobile insurance and possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator’s license is a required. Fingerprint clearance by both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. This position has a probationary period of six months or 130 days in paid service, whichever is longer.

Comments and Other Information


•After the filing deadline, all candidates will be notified by email if they do or do not qualify to take the written exam. •Candidates must achieve 70% on the written examination to qualify for an oral interview. Examinations will be weighted 30% for written and 70% for oral. Candidates must obtain a composite score of 70% or better to qualify for the eligibility list. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Possess or secure within six (6) months of employment a certificate for first aid and CPR issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent. Must have reliable transportation in order to access multiple work sites and home visit locations within the assigned work hours. Proof of privately owned automobile insurance and possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator’s license is a required. Fingerprint clearance by both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. This position has a probationary period of six months or 130 days in paid service, whichever is longer.