Adult Education Transition Technician

Job title: Adult Education Transition Technician

Company: Pasadena Unified School District

Job description: DEFINITION

Field of Competition: Open certification

**MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY**

Under general supervision of an administrator, utilizes external resources to collect data and statistics to identify trends and educational needs and measure performance. Assists students who complete the GED preparation courses to take the GED exam. Coordinates the transition to the adult diploma program and/or certificate program.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This position is distinguished from the GED Testing Technician position in that this position is responsible for the transition to adult education where the latter is responsible for coordinating all activities corresponding solely to the administration of GED testing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL LICENSE OR LANGUAGE SKILLS

Experience:

Two (2) years of full-time experience working with transitioning teenagers or young adults in a related field is required.

Education:

Associates Degree (AA) or equivalent sixty (60) semester units from an accredited college or university with courses in education, psychology, sociology, or related field.

Equivalency Provision:
Additional experience may be substituted for all or part of the required AA degree or equivalent of sixty (60) semester units/ ninety (90) quarter units on the basis of one (1) year of full-time experience being equal to thirty (30) semester or forty-five (45) quarter units of college courses in business, public administration, education, psychology or related field. If substituting experience for education, a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Must attach the following documents to the online application or your application will be disqualified:

• Transcripts showing the completion of an Associate Arts degree or completion of at least sixty (60) college semester units or ninety (90) college quarter units of coursework in: Education, Psychology, Sociology, or related fields (MUST ATTACH TRANSCRIPTS).

• NOTE: If you are substituting experience for education, you must submit the following:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent AND
• A document detailing total number of years of experience. In this document, include the statement: “I request to substitute the below experience with the education requirements of this position.” Include your experience.
• A valid California Class C Driver License
• Proof of valid automobile insurance

*Unit/Degree verification (including equivalency of foreign degrees) must be submitted with the online application as an attachment in the form of unofficial transcripts. Equivalence of foreign degrees must have been reviewed and verified by a regionally accredited foreign degrees review agency.

Please note: Resumes are not required and are not reviewed in lieu of your application; therefore, ensure your application is complete.

*All required documents MUST be submitted electronically at the time your application is submitted.

SPECIAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License and use of private or alternative means of transportation is required. Proof of automobile insurance is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees must be physically able to perform the essential duties of a position with or without reasonable accommodation and without hazard to themselves or others.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employees in this classification work inside, in direct contact with the public, students, and District Staff, with a high volume of work and tight deadlines, and continuous changing priorities and interruptions. Employees must be willing and available to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends and must be willing to drive to different sites.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Coordinates the transition from the mainstream program to adult diploma or adult certificated program
• Tracks student progress and collaborates with college to implement a partnership with their high school diploma program
• Assists students with the registration process of college programs and enrollment
• Coordinates orientation for new students and classes
• Provides technical support for test preparation
• Communicates with counselors, attendance office, school administrators and faculty regarding student progress
• Obtains, evaluates and processes educational, occupational and technical literature
• Provides direction to students
• Maintains and provides computer records of student records
• Performs other related duties as assigned

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Knowledge of:

• Basic knowledge of laws, policies, regulations and procedures governing education
• Word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software applications
• Operation of a personal computer and Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Modern office practices, technology and procedures
• Practices and procedures involved in, data collection, and program evaluation
• English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation

Ability to:

• Accurately type, format and edit keyboarded materials using standard computer hardware and software
• Stay up to date on changes in processes, practices and technologies
• Efficiently use modern office technology, equipment and applications
• Read, understand and apply, with good judgment, policies, regulations, instructions and procedures
• Plan and organize registration
• Gather, read, interpret and analyze data and information
• Maintain confidential information
• Create reports and keep records
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Adapt to fluctuating workload and time constraints
• Lead others
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students and others
• Maintain sensitivity to ethnic, religious, cultural and sexual differences

Key Competencies:

Analysis and Problem Solving / Fact Finding / Reading Comprehension / Presentation Skills / Professional/Technical Expertise / Using Technology / Attention to Detail / Flexibility / Action and Results Focus / Leadership / Self-Management / Listening / Oral Communication / Writing / Handling Conflict / Customer Focus
APPOINTMENT

Employees who receive a regular appointment to the class must serve a probationary period of one hundred and thirty (130) days of paid service. During this period, an employee must demonstrate an overall satisfactory level of performance; failure to do so shall result in the employee’s termination without right of appeal to the Human Resources office.

Appointed candidate shall start at Step 1. Upon completion of 130 days probation and satisfactory evaluation, employee shall be advanced to Step 2. All other step advancement is granted each year after probationary period up to the maximum listed salary. Monthly rates listed on PUSD’s Salary Schedules and/or job bulletins reflect full-time appointment, calculated at eight (8) hours per day.

Pay is based on actual hours worked.

Expected salary: $16.46 – 21.68 per hour

Location: Pasadena, CA

Job date: Sat, 29 May 2021 06:06:10 GMT


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