Transportation Assistant, Ventura

Transportation Assistant
Employer: Ventura Unified School District
Salary: $***** - $***** Hourly
Location: Transportation Department, CA
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: K*****A
Division: Business Services
Department: Transportation
Opening Date: 10/23/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
The Need
Open opportunity to fill vacancies in the Transportation Department, and to establish an eligibility list to fill future vacancies.
The established eligibility list will remain in effect for six months.
If you are having difficulty applying online, you may contact the Applicant Support Line, Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm.
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Applicants will be screened according to a needs-basis and when the eligibility list has expired or become exhausted.
The Position
Below is a summary of the basic function of the position and scope of responsibilities.
For a complete job description, including a list of typical duties, and required skills, knowledge and abilities, please visit the Classified Human Resources office.
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist in the transportation of students to and from school and activities; assist drivers in the loading, unloading, securing and monitoring of students; provide behavior support and guidance to the students while being transported; operate a district vehicle (up to a nine passenger vehicle) for the purposes of providing safe and secure transportation for students.
The Candidate
Education and experience: Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to graduation from high school (or equivalent) and six months of experience working with children and/or young adolescence.
Alternatively, individuals currently enrolled in or who have completed VUSD's Bus Driver Training Program will be considered to have met the experience requirement.
Licenses and other requirements:
Possession of a valid California Driver's License
Possess and maintain a safe driving record (DMV H-6).
Valid NCPI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) training and certification; employees must fulfill certification requirements within the first six (6) months of the probationary period.
Valid First Aid and CPR certifications; employees must fulfill certification requirements within the first three (3) months of the probationary period.
The Details
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.
Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications for the position will be emailed an examination pass.
A photo ID and the examination pass are required for admittance to the exam.
Step 1: Application Screening (pass/fail) Applicant's will be screened on an as-needed basis as vacancies arrive.
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.
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 written examination.
Upon qualifying, applicants will be notified by email the procedures to schedule their written examination.
Examination notifications will not be sent until after the closing date for the position.
A photo ID is required for admittance to the exam.
Applicants must pass application screening in order to move to the next step in the examination process.
Step 2: Qualifications Appraisal Interview (weighted 100%) scheduled to be scheduled after initial screening.
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) To be considered for advanced salary placement upon hire transcripts and/or diploma must be provided
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, *****% at 19 years, *****% at 24 years, *****% 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, regardless of when degree was earned, for degrees above and beyond the stated minimum qualifications in their current classification.
Courses must be taken at an accredited college or university and proof of degree must be submitted to HR.
AA/AS = 2.50% BA/BS = 4.00% MA/MS = 5.00% Ed.D.
/Ph.D/JD = 6.00% (Percentage increase on base salary, paid monthly)
Benefits: Please click the Benefits tab above or visit Classified Human Resources for a description of benefits offered.
To apply: Applications may be filed online at: and MUST be submitted by 11:59PM 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 packet.
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, tuberculosis risk assessment, physical examination, fingerprinting, conviction record statement, DMV report and/or proof of auto insurance.
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.
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Health & Welfare
Plan choices include:
Anthem CDHP PPO 90 with optional health savings account (HSA)
Kaiser Permanente CDHP DHMO with optional health savings account (HSA)
Anthem PPO Medical
Kaiser Permanente HMO Medical
Cash-in-Lieu option: Full-time employees (40 hours per week) who can prove they are covered by group medical coverage, may opt out of benefits to participate in Cash in Lieu at any time of the year (up to $5,000 per year, paid out in increments of $500 per month (September June)
Please visit our website for detailed information regarding costs, or you may contact Jodie Argueta in our Risk Management Department at: ****** or ***********************.
Holidays: Approximately 14 paid holidays per year.
Vacation