School Administrative Assistant II

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II

Dual Certification Opportunity To fill a current vacancy at Lemon Grove (K-8), 8 hours per day (7 : 30am - 4 : 00pm

• 30 min unpaid break) 11 Months per year, and to establish an eligibility list. The established eligibility list will remain in effect for six (6) months. Please read this job bulletin in its entirety for minimum qualifications, recruitment and testing information. If you are having difficulty applying on-line, you may contact the Applicant Support Line : (855) 524-5627, Monday through Friday 6 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm. If you are having trouble attaching your documents to your application, you may contact Classified Human Resources Office at (805) 641-5000 x. 1170.

Under the direction of a Principal, perform a variety of secretarial and administrative assistant duties to relieve the school site administrator of administrative and clerical detail; plan, coordinate and organize office activities and coordinate flow of communications, correspondence and information for the administrator.

Distinguishing Characteristics : The School Administrative Assistant II classification performs secretarial and administrative assistant duties in support of a Principal of a school with K-8 programs or an alternative secondary school. Incumbents provide support for larger and more complex office operations. The School Administrative Assistant III provides administrative support to the Principal of a middle school or comprehensive high school. Incumbents perform the most complex duties in the series and the classification requires thorough knowledge of high school organization, operations, policies and procedures. The School Administrative Assistant I classification provides primary secretarial support to the Principal of an assigned elementary school. Incumbents relieve the administrator of administrative detail and coordinate office activities and flow of communications and information.

Education and Experience : Any combination equivalent to sufficient experience, training and / or education to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above. Typically, this would be gained through : graduation from high school and four years secretarial experience involving frequent public contact and primary support for a school administrator.

Licenses and Other Requirements : Some positions in this classification may require First Aid and CPR certification issued by an authorized agency.

Some positions in this class may be required to translate oral and written communications between English and a designated second language.

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 bulletin.

Step 1 : Application Screening (pass / fail) Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications. 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, including work experience and the supplemental questionnaire. 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 performance examination.

Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications for the position will be emailed an examination pass. Exam passes will not be sent until after the closing date for the position. A photo ID and the examination pass are required for admittance to the exam.

Step 2 : Performance Exam (weighted 50%) tentatively scheduled on October 14, 2025. Applicants will be required to work through exercises using Microsoft Office, Word, Google Suite and Excel, which simulate the type of documents a School Administrative Assistant II is expected to use to perform day to day documentation. Applicants must pass the computer skills examination to move forward to the next step, (qualifications appraisal interview).

Step 3 : Qualification Appraisal Interview (weighted 50%) tentatively scheduled October 23, 2025. All applicants must achieve a passing score in each part of the examination process in order to be placed on the eligibility list.

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 :

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, 10.15% at 19 years, 13.31% at 24 years, 16.46% 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 above and beyond the stated minimum qualifications for their classification. 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 : http : / / www.venturausd.org and MUST be submitted by 11 : 59 PM 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)

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.

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