BRAILLE TRANSCRIBER (2007)

Depending on hours worked per day:
Benefits for permanent employees who work less than 4 hours per day include vision care.
Benefits for permanent employees who work 4 or more hours per day include medical, dental, vision and life insurance.

Salary: The beginning salary is shown on each examination announcement. New employees start at the first step. Employees with satisfactory service receive salary increases upon completion of their probationary period and at one-year intervals thereafter, up to the maximum rate.

Holidays: Regular classified employees are entitled to pay for authorized holidays, provided they were in a paid status during any portion of the working day immediately preceding or succeeding the holiday.

Sick Leave: One day of sick leave earned per month, accumulation is unlimited.

Retirement: All new employees who work half time or more must become members of the California Public Employees Retirement System and the Federal Social Security program. Contributions are withheld from salary. Employees may become eligible for retirement at age 50 with a minimum of five years service.

The Glendale Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer who serves a diverse community. GUSD does not discriminate in education programs and activities or in the employment of personnel and the process therein on the basis of sex, race, national origin, color, religion, age or physical handicap. Employees must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential duties of the position without hazard to themselves or others.

Application Process: Applications are accepted on line at www.gusd.net and must be complete, contain all required documents and information, and be received (not postmarked) on or before the deadline. Applications may be rejected for any reason including, but not limited to, the following: late, incomplete or illegible materials; previous dismissal from the classified service; conviction of certain offenses; false, misleading statements or omissions of information on application materials. No additional information will be accepted after the final filing date listed.

Examination Process: A review of the applicants' experience and qualifications will be conducted. Based on that evaluation, a limited number of applicants whose qualifications best meet the current needs of the district will be invited to participate in the next step of the examination process. The examination process will consist of one or more related test parts covering any subject matter appropriate to the duties of the position. Qualified applicants will be advised of the test components and weights prior to the administration of the first test part.

Eligibility List: Candidates successfully completing all phases of the application and examination procedure will be ranked on the appropriate eligibility list according to their total examination scores. This list is normally in effect for one year.

Classification: When a vacant position is to be filled, the top three reachable ranks from the eligibility list are contacted for employment interviews. The supervisor of the vacant position will interview those candidates and may make a selection from any one of them. Depending on the vacancy, current employees in the same classification who have a transfer request on file, may also be interviewed. New employees must serve a six-month or one-year probationary period, depending on the classification involved.

Fingerprint Requirement: California state law requires that all classified employees be fingerprinted. Candidates are responsible for paying the fees.

Certificate of Tuberculosis Examination: New employees must furnish proof that within the last 60 days they have had a Mantoux tuberculin skin test.

Accommodation: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants with disabilities may request that reasonable accommodation be given related to the actual examination process. Requests must be made at the time of application.

Physical Examination: As a condition of employment, all prospective new hires must receive District approval relating to their fitness to work based on a physical examination and laboratory tests, which include a urinalysis. The urinalysis includes a drug screening. These tests must be given by a District-approved physician.

Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting Training (AB1432): As a state requirement, all prospective employees of the district are required to complete the Mandated Reported Educators Training course, prior to their start date of employment. The training must also be completed annually thereafter.

Veterans Preference: Five additional points of credit are added in entry-level examinations to the final passing score of qualified veterans showing 30 days or more service during time of war (10 points for disabled veterans) upon presentation of proof of veterans' status (Form DD-214). This evidence must be presented during the examination procedure. No credit will be given after this period.

Reminder: All current employees are reminded that in order to promote, an application must be filed during the filing period, tests must be taken, and passed. Permanent employees interested in a transfer must file a transfer request form.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract or offer of employment. Any provision contained herein may be modified or revoked at any time without notice. Applicants should rely only on the official GUSD web site and bulletins for accurate and reliable information. GUSD is not responsible for inaccurate and outdated information appearing on unauthorized web sites or in other publications such as those of employment agencies.