Instructional Aide II - Sign Language (Open)

Written Exam:

May 15, 2024

Oral Interview:

May 22, 2024

Work Schedule:

6 hours per day / 196 days per year / 11 months per year

Benefits:

Employees working less than full-time are required to pay a portion of their insurance premiums if they elect coverage.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Instructional Aide II - Sign Language will perform a variety of follow-up instructional activities in classes for children with severe hearing impairment; assist in the conduct of training and learning activities with these children's learning needs; perform a variety of routine clerical and supportive activities for instructional personnel; do other related work as required.

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Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

• Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, preferably with training or coursework in child growth and development, special education, instructional technology, or a closely related field.
  
  Proficiency in ASL (American Sign Language) or SEE (Signing Exact English) is required. •Experience: One year of paid or volunteer experience working with children of various age levels requiring a specialized learning environment. License and Certificate Requirements:
  
  Possess or secure within six (6) months of employment a certificate for first aid and CPR issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent. Attach any documents that you feel will help demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications listed above (i.e. resume, transcript, diploma). Documents you wish to attach should be uploaded via EDJOIN by the filing deadline in order to be considered in the hiring process (pertains to current employees also).The following additional documents must be uploaded via EDJOIN by the filing deadline in order to be considered in the hiring process (pertains to current employees also): A scanner to upload required documents is available in the Human Resources office located at 1330 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301. •The documents will be scanned and emailed to the candidate. It is the candidate's responsibility to attach all documents to the EDJOIN application by the filing deadline. Required Documents:

• Proof of HS Graduation (Diploma)

• Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, preferably with training or coursework in child growth and development, special education, instructional technology, or a closely related field.
  
  Proficiency in ASL (American Sign Language) or SEE (Signing Exact English) is required. •Experience: One year of paid or volunteer experience working with children of various age levels requiring a specialized learning environment. License and Certificate Requirements:
  
  Possess or secure within six (6) months of employment a certificate for first aid and CPR issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent. Attach any documents that you feel will help demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications listed above (i.e. resume, transcript, diploma). Documents you wish to attach should be uploaded via EDJOIN by the filing deadline in order to be considered in the hiring process (pertains to current employees also).The following additional documents must be uploaded via EDJOIN by the filing deadline in order to be considered in the hiring process (pertains to current employees also): A scanner to upload required documents is available in the Human Resources office located at 1330 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301. •The documents will be scanned and emailed to the candidate. It is the candidate's responsibility to attach all documents to the EDJOIN application by the filing deadline. Required Documents:

• Proof of HS Graduation (Diploma)

Comments and Other Information

IMPORTANT COMMENTS: • Current employees: Please email Anisa Hernandez at ahernandez@kern.org with any questions regarding the required documents. • After the filing deadline, all candidates will be notified by email if they do or do not qualify to take the written exam. • Candidates must achieve 70% on the written examination to qualify for an oral interview.

Examinations will be weighted 30% for written and 70% for oral. Candidates must obtain a composite score of 70% or better to qualify for the eligibility list. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

A preplacement medical assessment/health screening, at office expense, is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. This position is required to lift 50 pounds. Must possess or secure within six months of employment a certificate for first aid and CPR issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent.

Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act. This position has a probationary period of six months or 130 days in paid service, whichever is longer. "The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics".

Comments and Other Information

IMPORTANT COMMENTS: • Current employees: Please email Anisa Hernandez at ahernandez@kern.org with any questions regarding the required documents. • After the filing deadline, all candidates will be notified by email if they do or do not qualify to take the written exam. • Candidates must achieve 70% on the written examination to qualify for an oral interview.

Examinations will be weighted 30% for written and 70% for oral. Candidates must obtain a composite score of 70% or better to qualify for the eligibility list. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

A preplacement medical assessment/health screening, at office expense, is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. This position is required to lift 50 pounds. Must possess or secure within six months of employment a certificate for first aid and CPR issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent.

Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act. This position has a probationary period of six months or 130 days in paid service, whichever is longer. "The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics".