Campus Support Assistant

The Need

Open Opportunity

To fill immediate vacancies at various elementary and K-8 schools in Ventura Unified School District, and to establish an eligibility list to fill future vacancies. The established list will remain in effect for six (6) months. Work schedules and work days may vary from school sites. Immediate vacancies include: 8 hours per week at Junipero Serra, 9.5 hours a week at Sunset, 7.25 hours a week at Lemon Grove School and 7 hours per week at Portola Elementary School.

Please read this job bulletin in its entirety for minimum qualifications, recruitment and testing information. If you are having difficulty applying on-line, you may contact the Applicant Support Line at , Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Below is a summary of the basic function of the position and scope of responsibilities. For a complete job description (classification specification), including a list of typical duties, and required skills, knowledge and abilities, please  (Download PDF reader) or visit the Classified Human Resources office. Classification specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class.

Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Under the general supervision of the Principal, or designee, works within District and school policies to perform a variety of assignments intended to support the educational environment and school safety of elementary students (K-8). These assignments include providing for the safety and welfare of students while on school grounds;

monitoring personnel and/or visitors; communicating information in response to inquiries; and providing assistance to support campus activities (i.e. device distribution, basic clerical assistance, assisting staff with ill students, light beautification projects, etc.) Positions within this classification are assigned to work at elementary or K-8 school sites.

Education and Experience: Any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge and ability to perform the essential duties of the position. Some experience working with school aged children highly desirable. First aid and CPR certification highly desirable.

Testing Information: The examination process may be comprised of multiple choice exam, performance assessment, computer skills exam, or any combination of assessment appropriate to determine technical ability to perform the duties listed in the job description. Step 1:
Application Screening (pass/fail) Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications. Applications will be evaluated and ranked according to criteria that most closely meets the needs of the department, so it is essential that applicants provide as much detail as possible and answer all parts of the application, including work experience and the supplemental questionnaire. If there is a high number of qualified applicants, a comparative screening will be conducted to determine which of the applicants will be selected for invitation to further examinations.

Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications for the position will be emailed instructions to schedule their examination. Instructions to schedule the examination will not be sent until after the closing date for the position. Step 2:
Qualifications Appraisal Interview (weighted 100%) Date to be determined. All applicants must achieve a passing score in each part of the examination process in order to be placed on the eligibility list.

Additional Salary Information: New Hires – Initial Salary Placement The District has established criteria in place that recognizes the education and experience new employees bring to their role in supporting students and the services of the District. Upon approval of the Director of Classified Human Resources, a new employee may be provided with advanced step placement up to Step 5 based on the following criteria:

• Additional qualifying experience beyond that required for entry into the class (limited to no more than one step for each two years of experience related to the…