What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Technician - TEMPORARY HELP POOL - (2024/2025 School Year) position at Madera USD?
Salary : $19.53 Hourly
Location : Madera, CA
Job Type : Substitute Pool - On call as needed
Job Number : CT24TEMP
Department : Communications Department
Opening Date : 11 / 01 / 2024
Definition
Under the general supervision of the Director of Communications and in coordination with an assigned site administrator, the Communications Technician supports the development of school-level communication, promotional and marketing collateral projects, and materials, which will be used to market the school site's programs and activities. This includes but is not limited to the day-to-day operations of school websites, social media, photography, video, and graphic creation. The incumbents in this classification provide the school community with clear, consistent, and compelling information about events at sites that directly support student learning and achievement.
Examples of Duties / Essential Job Functions
The following alphabetical list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and / or may be required to perform other closely related or department-specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
- Assures that the schools' website design is attractive, professional, informative, error-free, and intuitive.
- Assists with maintaining and updating the schools' social media accounts, if needed.
- Assists with the school and / or District's adopted communication platform, supporting the development of weekly school newsletters and other critical communications.
- Creates written content and designs graphics with the purpose of keeping the community informed in an easy-to-understand manner, which includes content creation, design and layout of various publications and marketing material (Digital and Print).
- Ensures the functionality, navigation, and overall performance meet the needs of our school / district.
- Manages the day-to-day operations of the school websites as well as ongoing maintenance and updates; and assists with district website updates.
- May be required to work an occasional flex schedule or overtime that may include some weekends and evening hours due to the needs of the department. The flex schedule and / or overtime will be discussed with the employee in advance.
- Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, and workshops for the purpose of conveying and / or gathering information required to perform functions and for ongoing professional development.
- Works closely with the Principal, Vice Principal, Administrative Assistant, and other staff to support school communication activities.
- Performs other related duties as assigned for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the District, including various mandatory District trainings.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
At time of application)
Knowledge of :
Skills and Abilities to :
RESPONSIBILITY :
Responsibilities include working under limited supervision using standardized practices and / or methods; working as part of a team; and monitoring budget expenditures. Utilization of resources from other work units is sometimes required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to affect the organization's services.
Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications
At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.)
EDUCATION REQUIRED :
High School diploma or equivalent; an Associate's Degree in communication, journalism, marketing, graphic arts, web design, or a related field from an accredited college or university is preferred.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :
One (1) year of work experience in communications or related fields (e.g., graphic design, marketing, video production, web design, journalism). Experience that included working in a public setting is desirable; OR ; An equivalent combination of education, work experience, and certifications that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position may be substituted.
LICENSE(S) REQUIRED :
CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED :
Criminal Justice and FBI Fingerprint Clearance
SALARY SCHEDULE :
Classified Salary Range - 23
Classified Temporary Help Rate : $19.53
Examination Process
1. Completed application
2. Proof of High School Diploma (copy of official high school transcript or high school diploma), equivalency, OR higher college degree if completed
3. Resume
The examination process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum qualifications. No additional information will be accepted from applicants once the application has been submitted.
Only the most qualified applicants who pass the minimum qualifications review will be placed on the Temporary Help List.
To move forward in the selection process, you must complete an online application through this website. Resumes may be uploaded but cannot be used in place of a completed application.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION : ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE REVISIONS TO YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS.
When completing the application, please make sure you include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields, including the name and contact information of your supervisors. The experience that is included in the resume but not in the Work Experience section of the application may not be considered for the purpose of determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.
All required documents must be submitted by the applicant. Personnel Commission staff will not upload your documents for you. The examination process / examination date is subject to change as needs dictate. All communication regarding this process will be delivered via email to the email address listed on your application.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Personnel Specialist Lead Mary Siegl at (559) 675-4500 Ext 295 or email marysiegl
ACCOMMODATIONS : Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform the Madera Unified School District Personnel Commission Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on the announcement. Those applicants needing such accommodations should document this request including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.
The Governing Board desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are assured of equal access and opportunities and are free from harassment in accordance with the law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employees and job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. The following person is designated as the Title IX Coordinator :
Prince Marshall
Executive Director of Student and Family Support Services
1820 Howard Road, Madera, CA 93637
559-416-5826
Full-time permanent positions (more than 4 hrs / per day) provide an attractive benefit package which includes health, dental and vision coverage for the employee and eligible dependents. For a detailed list of benefits, visit our website links below.
https : / / www.madera.k12.ca.us / Page / 9901
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To be properly and promptly notified of the status of my application, I understand that I must provide on my application, the following information : - Working e-mail address- Telephone NumberI understand that I must provide a working email address on my application where I will receive notifications regarding the status of my application and the selection process.I understand that important information regarding the status of my application and the selection process will only be sent via E-MAIL to the email address I provided.I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that the email address I provided is a working email and that I will check my email regularly to ensure that I receive any communication as it related to this application promptly.I understand that the Madera Unified School District Personnel Commission is not responsible for any lost or redirected email and that it is my responsibility to add info@schooljobs.com to my email contact list to avoid email notifications related to this application from being classified as "spam" or "junk" email. I have read these statements to their fullest and will provide a working e-mail address on my application to receive the status of my application.
I understand that I am required to describe, in detail, my appropriate qualifying experience in the Work Experience section of my application. I understand that I must indicate my appropriate job classification in my work history and not any working title that I believe is designated to me. I understand that if I do not provide correct information that my application will be disqualified and will not recieve further consideration. I understand that if I attach a resume and / or cover letter in lieu of completing any portion of the application, my application is incomplete and will not be considered for this examination, and my application will not be further processed. I understand that I must completely answer each supplemental question with the required information. Failure to do so will cause automatic disqualification.I have read these statements to their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest.
I have attached a copy of my high school diploma or official high school transcripts or high school equivalency or higher college degree if completed. Failure to do so may make my application deemed incomplete.
I have attached a copy of my resume. Failure to do so may make my application deemed incomplete.
I understand if I submit more than one application, my newest application will be considered, and all others will be considered duplicates and will not be reviewed.
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