Elementary Campus Assistant, Downey

Campus Assistant

Employer: Downey Unified School District Salary: $17.34 - $21.08 Hourly Location: Downey, CA Job Type: Part-Time Job Number: 000101 - 2026 Department: DUSD Opening Date: 04/14/2026 Selection Procedures: This is an OPEN and CONTINUOUS recruitment to establish an eligibility list, fill vacancies, and hire substitutes. Substitutes work on an as-needed basis to fill in for absent employees. The eligibility list will be used to fill permanent vacancies which may occur during the life of the eligibility list. Positions in this classification are part-time 17.5 hours per week, 11 months/182 work days per year. The recruitment process will consist of an oral technical interview. Testing may occur on a weekly basis. Qualified applicants will be notified by email. Recruitment will close without warning when sufficient applications have been received.Equal Opportunity, Title IX, Affirmative Action Employer: The 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.Function&Duties

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. 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 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. Environment: Incumbents in this classification work indoors and outdoors and/or in changing weather conditions with protection against the elements. Playground or lunchroom environment; extended exposure to sun or inclement weather; noise of children at play. Physical Abilities: Seeing to monitor student behavior during assignment, hearing and speaking to provide guidance to students and to communicate with staff, dexterity of hands and fingers to participate in various activities with students, bending at the waist, kneeling, standing and walking for extended periods of time.Benefits

Part-time Employees earn up to: 1 paid vacation day per 1 full month of employment 1 paid sick leave day per 1 full month of employment with unlimited accumulation and 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). All plans are available to the employee and their dependents. This coverage is available to employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week. Click Here to Learn More.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.