Substitute Elementary Campus Assistant - Downey Unified School District : Job Details

Salary: $17.00 HourlyLocation : Downey, CAJob Type: Substitute OnlyJob Number: 000### ####Department: DUSDOpening Date: 10/25/2024SELECTION PROCEDURESAPPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED FOR SUBSTITUTE POSITIONS ONLY. JOB POSTING WILL CLOSE WITHOUT WARNING WHEN A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. SUBSTITUTE POSITIONS ARE PART-TIME, WORK ON AN ON-CALL, AS-NEEDED BASIS.Only online applications will be accepted: Qualified applicants will be notified by email.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, TITLE IX, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYERThe Downey Unified School District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against an employee or applicant for employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information (including family and medical history), marital status, political affiliation, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as protected by state, federal or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, Downey Unified School District will provide you with one upon notice.BASIC FUNCTION:Under the direction of a school administrator or designee, provides supervision of students, and assists in monitoring the school campus to ensure that student safety protocols are observed and school/playground rules and regulations are followed by students. FUNCTION & DUTIES Monitors and reinforces student behavior expectations in assigned areas (e.g. designated eating areas, bathrooms, playground, hallways, etc.) to ensure activities are conducted in a safe school environment with minimal risk of injury to students. E Reports issues of student discipline and other concerns to designated staff according to site approved procedures. E Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance. E Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations. E Alert staff or administrators in emergency situations as appropriate. E Assists with school site activities, reports as needed to ensure a clean and safe learning environment. E May set up and take down playground equipment (e.g. balls, jump ropes, etc.).E Administers first aid and CPR as needed to students. E Supervise and assist students as they arrive to and from school safely. E Must demonstrate attendance sufficient to complete the duties of the position as required. E Attend meetings and workshops as assigned. EMay assist in monitoring and directing visitors within the school grounds (e.g. reporting unauthorized visitors, redirecting visitors, reporting persons who may appear to present a safety risk to students; etc.) to assure visitors on campus are authorized and providing a safe campus for students. Circulated throughout the designated eating areas during mealtime. Helps students by opening packages and milk cartons. Cleans up minor spills and provides additional assistance to students as needed. E Perform related duties as assigned. Note: At the end of some of the duty statements there is an italicized E which identifies essential duties required of the classification. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Safe practices in lunchroom and playground activities.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:

• Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students and staff.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Monitor, observe and report students' behavior according to approved procedures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS Any combination equivalent to: High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred, sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above and some experience in the care of children in an organized setting is preferred. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Obtain valid First Aid and CPR certification within five (5) months of employment issued by an authorized agency, as well as meeting the requirements to keep certificates current. Full-time Employees earn up:

• 12 paid vacation days per year
• 12 paid sick days per year with unlimited accumulation
• 13 paid holidays

The District offers two excellent medical plans, Blue Shield and Kaiser Permanente; two dental plans, Delta Dental and MetLife SafeGuard; and vision care through Vision Service Plan (VSP). Currently full-time employees (employees working 6 hours or more per day) pay 20% of the premium cost for these plans. All plans are available to the employee and their dependents. This coverage is available to employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week. Retirement benefits include membership in CalPERS (California Public Employee's Retirement System) and Social Security (OASDI). This is a joint contribution plan. To qualify for CalPERS an employee must work a minimum of 20 hours per week or already be a member, if not the employee is eligible for an alternative retirement plan.Additionally, the District encourages employees to pursue professional growth, and provides financial incentive for classified employees completing professional growth programs. Additional benefits available to employees to which the District does not contribute include life insurance, a Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan, an income protection plan, and a credit union.Substitute employees are not eligible for vacation or holiday pay but are eligible to earn sick leave at the rate of one hour per 30 hours worked, not to exceed 48 hours. Further, substitute employees are not automatically eligible for CalPERS or District health benefits.01 The information you provide on the general and supplemental applications will be used to evaluate whether you meet the minimum requirements for this position. All experience, education, training, and certification must be included in your application in order to be considered. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for the position will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Supplemental questions that are not answered fully and completely will be considered incomplete and may cause you to not be considered further in the recruitment process. All experience mentioned in the Supplemental Questions must also be included in the Work Experience section of the application in order to be considered complete. Resumes are not required or reviewed during the application process; therefore, you must ensure the application is complete.Did you read and understand this information?

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02 In addition to being a Substitute Elementary Campus Assistant (day-to-day substitute), would you be interested in working a limited-term assignment? Limited term assignments require you to work M-F and can last up to 6 months. The assignments are typically for 3.5 hours per day.

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• No

03 CERTIFICATIONBy typing your name below, I hereby certify that all statements made in this supplemental application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge, and that any misstatement of material facts will subject me to disqualification or dismissal. Required Question