Academic Support Assistant

About the Employer

The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County's most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE's vision is that "Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success." Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.

Job Summary

ACCESS offers multiple instructional learning environments to help students find their path in education and provide individualized, targeted, and differentiated instruction with standards-based curriculum and assessments. ACCESS is committed to individual student success. Student placement is determined by the administration at the time of enrollment based on the academic needs and personal circumstances of each student. Academic Support Assistant (ASA) provides supplementary academic assistance to students in many academic areas such as in reading,writing, mathematics,social studies, science, English Language Development (ELD),study skills, test preparation, life skills,college and career preparation, occupational training, and/or job readiness skills for at-promise populations residing in Orange County group homes, attending community schools, or residing in a correctional facility or social services institution. This recruitment will fill current vacancies and establish an eligibility list for future openings as a Academic Support Assistant.

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Requirements / Qualifications

Education, Experience, and Training Guidelines: Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the knowledge and abilities would be: • One year of experience working with youth. • Completion of at least two years of study at a college or university; OR, • An Associate of Arts degree; OR, • Satisfactory completion of an approved OCDE test (ESSA Exam) Required Documents: To verify the completion of 60-semester units or an AA Degree, please upload a copy of your transcripts or your graduation certificate.

There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Academic Support Assistants work with youth who may be incarcerated and/or have severe emotional, behavioral, and/or academic issues. Why do you think you would be successful working with this population of students? 2. A majority of our student population has experienced childhood trauma which can present as being a disengaged or unmotivated student. How would you build rapport and relate with this population while maintaining professional boundaries? 3. Describe your experience working with children or youth in an organized setting? 4. Why are you interested in being an Academic Support Assistant? Please attach the following documents to your application:

• Copy of Transcript
• Resume

Education, Experience, and Training Guidelines: Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the knowledge and abilities would be: • One year of experience working with youth. • Completion of at least two years of study at a college or university; OR, • An Associate of Arts degree; OR, • Satisfactory completion of an approved OCDE test (ESSA Exam) Required Documents: To verify the completion of 60-semester units or an AA Degree, please upload a copy of your transcripts or your graduation certificate.

There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Academic Support Assistants work with youth who may be incarcerated and/or have severe emotional, behavioral, and/or academic issues. Why do you think you would be successful working with this population of students? 2. A majority of our student population has experienced childhood trauma which can present as being a disengaged or unmotivated student. How would you build rapport and relate with this population while maintaining professional boundaries? 3. Describe your experience working with children or youth in an organized setting? 4. Why are you interested in being an Academic Support Assistant? Please attach the following documents to your application:

• Copy of Transcript
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application. Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual's identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability. We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position. AA/EOE/ADA

Comments and Other Information

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application. Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual's identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability. We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position. AA/EOE/ADA