Administrative Assistant I & Elementary School Assistant Pre-Qualification Opening

The San Diego Unified School District is currently accepting applications to become pre-qualified for the position(s) ofAdministrative Assistant I (AAI) and Elementary School Assistant (ESA).This opportunity is open to all interested candidates.

This application process will be used to establish a pool of pre-qualified candidates for the position(s) of ESA or both ESAand AAI.Candidates successful in the examination process may also have the opportunity to pre-qualify for School Clerk I and/or School Clerk II using their passing examination score without having to apply to a separate posting. Please review this entire posting for important detailed information related to the pre-qualification process.

Once on a list pre-qualified candidates will be required to submit an online application to site-specific job posting(s) when open and accepting applications.

OVERVIEW:

San Diego Unified School District the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States is looking forprofessionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just educated society San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives and being accountable for ones actions and the resulting impact.

BASIC FUNCTION:

• Administrative Assistant I relieves the workload of a manager by performing responsible administrative and staff duties; leads the work of assigned classified staff.
• To view the detailed position descriptionfor Administrative Assistant Iclick here
• Elementary School Assistant relieves the workload of a site administrator and staff by performing delegated administrative duties and accomplishing assigned projects; coordinating school activities as assigned.
• To view the detailed position descriptionfor Elementary School Assistantclickhere

VACANCY / POSITION SPECIFICS:

• Working Location:Various sites within the District
• The District covers a large portion of San Diego County.Refer to theDistrict Area Map at thisLinkand make sure to identify any and all specific area(s) you are interested in working in. The area(s) you identify in your application will be used for any future vacancies filled using the eligiblity list from this recruitment.
• Salary
• Administrative Assistant I will be paid on the OTBS Salary Schedule. Salary Grade 046.
• Elementary School Assistant will be paid on the OTBS Salary Schedule. Salary Grade 037.
• OTBS Salary Schedule.
• Positions 20 hours per week or greater qualify for District-paid health and wellness benefits for the employee and their eligible dependents.
• Vacancies thatrequirethe incumbent to be Bilingual will be considered for positions that require bilingual skills will be invited to a Performance Test (Qualifying Only) for oral and written fluency. Bilingual positions qualify for a 5% bilingual differential.

TRANSFER REQUESTS:

If you are currently working in this jobtitleas a monthly (not hourly) District employee and wish to transfer DO NOT submit an online application through this posting. Instead complete aTransfer Request Form.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Administrative Assistant I
• Any combination of training experience and/or education equivalent to graduation from a recognized four (4) year college or university with a degree in business or public administration and one (1) year of recent related experience.
• Elementary School Assistant
• Any combination of training experience and/or education equivalent to four (4) years of experience in planning organizing and directing non-instructional activities in an educational community or business setting.

NOTE: Your related education and experience must be clearly represented in the work history and education section of your application.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

N/A

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Pre-Qualification Key Points

• Candidates need only apply once for their application to be reviewed. One-time application and exam process per pre-qualified position title(s). For a list of pre-qualification job titles and related information click here
• Applications will be screened for the minimum job requirements at the highest level they are qualified for. Candidates whose application demonstrates a combined education and experience which meets the minimum requirements for the position(s) will advance to the next step in the exam process.
• Based on the minimum job requirements and passing exam score(s) successful candidates will be placed on the appropriate pre-qualified list. Eligibility will be for a duration of one year.
• Once on a list pre-qualified candidates will be required to submit an online application to site-specific job posting(s) when open and accepting applications.
• If your prequalification status expired this is your opportunity to get pre-qualified again. We encourage you to become pre-qualified for multiple position titles. Please apply to all pre-qualified postings that interest you. Look for the postings that contain Pre-Qualified Pool in the Job Title.
• For more information review the Pre-Qualification Pools Information Pageand Pre-Qualification FAQ.

Application Process

To be eligible for consideration interested candidates must submit the following items.Yourapplication will be considered incomplete if you do not includeallrequired information including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sectionsof the online application required attachments and responses to all application questions.

• Online employment application
• A completed online employment application must be submitted/received electronically by the closing date.This application MUST include all required attachments current and previous employment history and education to evaluate your qualifications and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and application questions.It is important to note that a resume does not substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections.Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details and attachments.
• Paper applications are not accepted.

• Answer all application questions
• Theapplication questions should be answered thoroughly clearly and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.

• Contact information for three references must be listed in the Reference section of the application.References should be from a current or previous supervisor.Reference email requests may be sent at any time during the application screening process of this recruitment.These reference requests are not an indication of progression in the recruitment process or an interview reference letters dated within the last year are also accepted and may be attached to your online application in the Reference Section.

• Attach required documents (PDF format recommended)
• Attach Verfication of Education.Education training or certifications will only be considered if acceptable documentation is attached. Accepted documents include:
• Copy of a degree orofficialtranscript
• Copyof Licenses and/or Certifications
• Note on Foreign Equivalency Certification.Individuals who have completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United Statesmustprovide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement. A Foreign Equivalency Certification can be obtained for a fee from a professional organization. For more information including acceptable providers please seeForeign Transcript Evaluation.
• Additional Documents (Optional)
• Cover Letter / Letter of Intent
• A resume may be attached but not substituted for completing the work history education sections or theadditional application questions of the employment application. Providing incomplete responses or answering See Resume or See Application may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration.
• Letters of Recommendation
• Additional documents if any may be attached to the online employment application.

Examination Process

The examination process includes an application screening and evaluation based on the applicants education work history and responses to theapplication questions. Onlyapplicantswhose application packet demonstrates a combined education and experience which meets the minimum requirements for the position will be considered qualified andadvance in the process.

Somepositions requireapplicants to pass additional components which may include one or more of the following: amultiple-choice oral written or performance exam specific to the position. NOTE: Most exams areconducted remotely utilizing an online testing platform. For these exams access to the internet and the use of a camera-ready desktop/laptop with a microphone is required to participate in these processes.

Exam information by Job Title linked here

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

If you have questions about your application please email.

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San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age ancestry color mental or physical disability ethnicity ethnic group identification gender gender expression gender identity genetic information immigration status marital or parental status medical condition nationality national origin actual or perceived sex sexual orientation race religion or on the basis of a persons association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

For more information about equity in employment contact:

Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance OfficerEric Rico: /Title IX CoordinatorAnna Ward: /504 CoordinatorEri Nall:

Required Experience:

Junior IC