CATEGORICAL PROGRAM ASSISTANT - JOB POSTING #163

Job Title

Under the direction of an assigned Administrator or Supervisor, assists with the interpretation of District, State, and federal policy, regulations, program goals, and objectives pertaining to categorical programs and services; perform a wide variety of general clerical duties to support categorically funded programs and services, of average difficulty perform simple accounting and maintain fiscally-related clerical functions pertaining to categorical programs and services; assist with general clerical and accounting functions; perform other job-related duties as assigned and/or as required.

Requirements / Qualifications

**IMPORTANT NOTE** - THE RIALTO USD EDJOIN APPLICATION HAS BEEN REVISED. PLEASE REVIEW ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION TO ENSURE THAT IT IS FULLY COMPLETED.

EXPERIENCE: One year of increasingly responsible experience in fiscal record management and computer assisted accounting processes AND one year of experience performing varied general office / clerical functions. Recent job-related experience within the last five years is required. EDUCATION: Verification of a High School diploma, a GED certificate, or a higher degree will be required at time of hire. LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: A valid California Driver's License. A COMPLETE EDJOIN APPLICATION WILL CONSIST OF:

• Letter(s) of Recommendation (*Two (2) letters of recommendation are required. Each letter must be signed and dated within one (1) year of the application submission date. Acceptable signatures include electronic signatures (such as DocuSign or similar platforms) or handwritten signatures that have been scanned and uploaded. Typed signatures will not be accepted.)
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Application Requirements Applicants must clearly and specifically describe how they meet the qualifications for the position. All sections of the application must be fully completed, even if a resume is submitted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Submission Deadline All applications and required attachments must be submitted through EDJOIN.org no later than 4:00 PM on the closing date. Paper applications and attachments will not be accepted. Email Communication A valid email address is required. All notifications regarding testing, interviews, and application status will be sent via email through EDJOIN. Applicants are responsible for checking their email regularly, including spam or junk folders, as the District is not responsible for missed communications. Testing and Interview Process Test dates, times, and locations will be determined after the position closes. Qualified applicants will be notified by email. A valid government-issued photo identification is required. Late arrivals will not be admitted. Conditions of Employment All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, TB test, and background checks conducted by the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The District does not pay third-party vendors for employment references. Foreign Transcript Evaluation Applicants who completed coursework at institutions outside the United States must obtain a professional evaluation of their foreign transcripts and degrees prior to applying and upload the evaluation with their application. Evaluations must be completed by one of the approved agencies listed on the Rialto Unified School District website. These agencies charge a fee and require original official documentation. Veterans' Examination Credit Veterans seeking examination credit must electronically attach a copy of their DD214 (proof of service and/or disability) to their application. Testing Accommodations Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation for testing procedures by contacting View phone number on click.appcast.io prior to the closing date. Previous Examination Results Applicants who have previously passed the written examination for this position and do not wish to retest must upload their passing score notification with their application. Applicants may elect to retest to achieve a higher score. If a lower score is earned, the previous higher passing score will remain on record for the life of the eligibility list. If the written examination has been revised or modified, retesting will be required. Revised Categorical Program Assistant Written Exam (formerly Categorical Project Clerk): Implemented 11/20/2023.