Career and Technical Education Support Specialist

Ventura, CA, United States

DUAL CERTIFICATION OPPORTUNITY To fill  a current vacancy and establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.

8 hours per day, 215 days per year at Ventura Adult and Continuing Education; Monday - Thursday 10:00am - 7:00pm, Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm * will occasionally require evening hours

This recruitment is open until filled. Application screening will happen March 15, 2024. The established list will remain in effect for one year.   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 (855) 524-5627, 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 click  here  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.   EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to graduation from high school (or equivalent), and two years project management or professional level administrative support experience.  Experience reconciling grant accounts, monitoring related expenditures, and/or maintaining strong community and business partner relationships highly desirable.  Experience in an educational environment desired, but not required.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California driver’s license. 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 the performance examination.

Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications for the position will be emailed an examination pass. Exam passes will not be sent until after the closing date for the position. A photo ID and the examination pass are required for admittance to the exam.

Step 2: Performance Exam   (weighted 50%) tentatively scheduled for the week of March 25, 2024 .

Applicants will work through an examination, which simulates the tasks a CTE Work Based Learning Liaison is expected to perform on a day to day basis. Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs will be provided to complete the tasks. Applicants must pass the performance examination to move forward to the next step.

Step 3: Qualifications Appraisal Interview (weighted 50%)  to be determined.

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 classification)

Additional education at the college level beyond the educational requirements established for entry into the class (limited to no more than one step for each two years of education related to the position)

All new hires placed at Step 1 of the salary schedule will advance to Step 2 after successfully completing the six-month probationary period.

Longevity increments are offered based on years of service with the District: an additional 1.20% of base salary after completing 4 years of service, 4.10% at 9 years, 7.08% at 14 years, 10.15% at 19 years, 13.31% at 24 years, 16.46% at 29 years.

Promotional and/or transfer candidates will be placed at the appropriate step in accordance with established Personnel Commission Rules & Regulations.

Education Incentives

All active, regular classified employees are eligible for an education incentive if they possess a college degree which is related to their classification and is above and beyond the stated minimum qualifications for their classification.

AA/AS = 2.50%

BA/BS = 2.75%

MA/MS = 3.00%

Ed.D./Ph.D/JD = 3.25%

(Percentage increase on base salary, paid monthly)

BENEFITS  Please click the Benefits tab above or contact Classified Human Resources at (805) 641-5000 x. 1170 for a description of benefits offered.

TO APPLY  Applications may be filed online at: http://www.venturausd.org and MUST be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date indicated. Completed applications (including any supplemental applications, proof of licenses or certifications, etc.) MUST be submitted by the above deadlines. Late applications will not be accepted for consideration. Applications must be sufficiently complete and specific to fully indicate the experience and other qualifications of each applicant. A resume or additional attachments may be included with the application, but may not be submitted in lieu of the required application. Falsification or omission of material fact is cause for rejection, removal from the eligibility list, or dismissal from employment. Individuals protected by the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) may request accommodation if needed. In order for appropriate arrangements to be made for testing, your request must be received at the time your application is submitted. If special arrangements are not requested at the time the application is submitted, it is understood that no special accommodations are required. Documentation on the need for accommodation must accompany your request.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (Upon Offer of Employment)

Employment Verification: The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States.

Individuals selected for employment are required to submit to a tuberculosis risk assessment, and, if risk factors are identified, would then be required to submit to a tuberculosis examination to determine freedom from tuberculosis.

The District reserves the right to require a job related physical examination and satisfactory results from such an exam.

Fingerprinting: State law requires that all employees be fingerprinted. AB1610 prohibits employment until the Department of Justice completes its obligations regarding the arrest and conviction information, and from employing a person who has been convicted of a violent or serious felony, as defined.

All candidates with a conviction record for offenses other than minor traffic violations, must file a conviction record statement with their application. Such a conviction, or failure to report a record of convictions, may bar you from employment.

Other : Eligibles will be required to provide a current DMV report and/or proof of auto insurance to the Classified Human Resources Department before being certified for a final selection interview for positions that require the employee to drive a district vehicle and/or hold a valid California driver's license.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Governing Board is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. (BP 0410)

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