The Vacancy

The Vacancy, Basic Function, Minimum Qualifications

This recruitment is open and promotional, meaning all are welcome to apply and current employees in permanent positions are eligible to receive seniority credit and promotional placement once passing all exams.

There Is Currently One Vacancy Located At

• Whittier Elementary School, working 5.0 hours per day, 5 days per week (Monday-Friday), 10 months per year.
  
  

Please note that this is a bilingual position and the successful candidate must demonstrate proficiency in both Spanish and English. The ability to speak Spanish is required and will be evaluated during the Qualifications Appraisal Interview (Oral Exam) phase of the recruitment.

Please apply online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nmusd.

Basic Function

Under the direction of an assigned Principal, assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of limited or non-English speaking students in a classroom environment by translating written materials and oral lectures; translate for teachers or non-English speaking parents as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and some experience working with children in an organized setting. Incumbents must be proficient in English and a designated second language.

Examination Procedures And Information

The Examination

Exam Weight

Supplemental Questions: Qualifying

Written Examination: 50%

Qualifications Appraisal Interview: 50%

The supplemental questions to the application will be reviewed and rated for certification. These questions are required at the time of application and are qualifying.

An eligibility list will be established for successful candidates which will be used to fill substitute and regular positions during the life of the list.

Examinations and interviewing for creating the eligible list will be conducted virtually using different online/internet platforms that require video recording or conferencing capabilities, as well as access to a computer with an internet connection and basic Microsoft Office Suite Software.

The virtual written examination is tentatively scheduled for the week of May 12th. The virtual qualifications appraisal interview (oral exam) is tentatively scheduled for the week of May 19th. You will be contacted via email, as indicated on your application, regarding your ability to participate in the examination phase of this recruitment.

Applications will be reviewed for minimum requirements. However, Newport-Mesa Unified School District reserves the right to hold a competitive screening based on the number of applications and the needs of the District.

If you elect to have Newport-Mesa Unified School District (hereafter, 'District') contact you via email regarding your application and the hiring process, please be aware that the District is not responsible for any contacts you may have blocked on your email service. Unclaimed emails to applicants are not the responsibility of the District. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the @nmusd.us and @governmentjobs.com domains to your safe senders list.

Job Responsibilities

Representative Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of limited or non-English speaking students in a classroom environment by translating written materials and oral lectures; translate for teachers or non-English speaking parents as assigned.

Monitor students in the classroom or other learning environment to assure understanding of material being presented; answer student questions; assist students in reviewing homework assignments and test results; report student progress and behavior to teachers as needed.

Monitor and assist students in drill practice and study activities as a follow up to the presentation of instructional concepts; assist student with the use of classroom or learning center equipment and the addressing of specific learning issues.

Provide classroom support to teachers by setting up work areas, displays and bulletin boards; prepare and distribute various instructional materials; grade student assignments; maintain assigned learning center in a clean and orderly condition.

Participate in and provide oral and written translation in parent-teacher conferences, telephone calls and other District communications with limited or non-English speaking students, parents and family members as assigned; translate notes, letters and other materials as necessary.

Perform routine clerical duties using a variety of office and classroom equipment including a copier, laminator and fax machine.

Administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines; assist in determining English proficiency of identified students; explain and interpret results to appropriate parties.

Monitor students using the playground area during recesses and outdoor activities; assist teachers during field trips and a variety of instructional excursions.

Maintain a variety of records and files including confidential student records, files and information.

Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; maintain learning environment in a safe, orderly and clean manner; administer basic first aid as needed.

Read books to students and observe their reading abilities as assigned; assist students with letter and work pronunciation and recognition.

Attend and participate in a variety of meetings and school events as assigned.

Other Duties

Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge And Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Correct oral and written usage of English and a designated second language.

Child guidance principles and practices.

Requirements of maintaining a classroom or other learning environment in a safe, clean and orderly condition.

Basic instructional methods and techniques.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Basic subjects taught in District schools including arithmetic, reading, writing, grammar and spelling.

Basic concepts of child development and child behavior characteristics.

Safe practices in classroom activities.

Operation of a variety of office and classroom equipment.

Basic record-keeping techniques.

Ability To

Assist a certificated teacher with instruction and related activities in a classroom or assigned learning environment.

Reinforce instruction to individual or small groups of students as directed by the teacher.

Monitor, observe and report student behavior and progress according to approved policies and procedures.

Read, write, translate and interpret English and a designated second language.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Perform clerical duties related to classroom activities.

Observe health and safety regulations.

Operate a variety of office and classroom equipment.

Maintain records and files.

Environment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Classroom and playground environment.

Physical Demands

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate various office and classroom equipment.

Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.

Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students.

Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor student activities.

Hearing and speaking to exchange information.

Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.

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VACATION – HOLIDAYS - ILLNESS

Employees accumulate twelve (12) days of vacation during the first year of employment, increasing up to twenty-two (22) days beginning the 18th year of service, prorated for part-time, 9, 10, and 11 month assignments. The number of paid holidays per year varies from twelve (12) to fourteen (14) days depending on the work calendar. Employees accumulate twelve (12) days of paid sick leave per year, with unlimited accumulation, prorated for part-time, 9, 10, and 11 month employees.

RETIREMENT

All employees who are in the classified service and work four (4) hours per day or more are members of the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) and Federal Social Security. If an employee in the classified service works less than four (4) hours per day they are members of an Alternate Retirement System (PARS) and do not contribute to Social Security. Approximately 7% is deducted from your paycheck for PERS retirement.

HEALTH & WELFARE

The District offers a comprehensive health benefits program for employees who work twenty (20) hours or more per week. This includes medical, vision, dental insurance plans and life insurance for employees. For full-time employees the District pays the employee's health, vision, dental, and life insurance premiums with an employee contribution required for some plans. For part-time employees plans are available on a prorated basis. Dependent coverage is available.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

The District encourages employees to pursue professional growth. Professional growth points shall be earned by employee participation while in non-paid status in activities which are employment related. Professional growth points are awarded annually and accumulate at $20 per approved Professional Growth Point and/or tuition and textbook reimbursement up to $500 is also available - limited to one per year.

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Information I provide to the following supplemental questions will be reviewed as part of the application process. Questions that are not fully and completely answered will be considered grounds for disqualification from the examination process. Stating "See Resume" in lieu of a complete response to these questions is not acceptable. Select "Yes" to indicate that you have read and understand these instructions.

• Yes
  
  

02

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

How many years of verifiable job related experience do you have working with school aged children in an organized setting?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5 years of more
  
  

04

How many years of verifiable job related work experience do you have observing and controlling the behavior of students in or outside of the classroom?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5 years or more
  
  

05

Have you had experience with implementing basic student instructional methods and techniques?

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

Do you have the ability to perform oral and written translations to and from English and Spanish?

• Yes
• No
  
  

07

How many years of verifiable job related work experience do you have translating oral and written communication in English and Spanish?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5 years or more
  
  

08

Have you previously taken the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) exam?

• Yes
• No
  
  

09

If you answered YES to the question above, please select the school district where you took the NCLB exam.

• Fountain Valley School District
• Huntington Beach City School District
• Huntington Beach Union High School District
• Newport-Mesa Unified School District
• Ocean View School District
• None of the above
  
  

10

According to the job announcement, check the box that most closely matches your level of proficiency to perform the minimum qualifications listed: Translate oral and written materials for non-English speaking students and/or members of the community.

• No ability to apply this knowledge in work-related situations.
• Limited ability to apply this knowledge in work-related situations.
• Proficient in applying this knowledge in work-related situations.
  
  

11

Assist in the preparation of instructional materials, as directed by the teacher.

• No ability to apply this knowledge in work-related situations.
• Limited ability to apply this knowledge in work-related situations.
• Proficient in applying this knowledge in work-related situations.
  
  

12

Assist in collecting and organizing data on student learning, as directed by the teacher.

• No ability to apply this knowledge in work-related situations.
• Limited ability to apply this knowledge in work-related situations.
• Proficient in applying this knowledge in work-related situations.
  
  

13

Operate a variety of classroom and office equipment including a calculator, copier, printer, laminator, computer and assigned software.

• No ability to apply this knowledge in work-related situations.
• Limited ability to apply this knowledge in work-related situations.
• Proficient in applying this knowledge in work-related situations.
  
  

14

Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities such as preparing, typing, copying and filing instructional materials.

• No ability to apply this knowledge in work-related situations.
• Limited ability to apply this knowledge in work-related situations.
• Proficient in applying this knowledge in work-related situations.
  
  

15

Please describe your experience working with students in an educational setting.

16

Describe a time when you dealt with a difficult student-related situation. What was your role and how did you respond?

• Required Question