Vocational Specialist **Open to all qualified TRANSFER/PROMOTION applicants within the El Rancho Unified School District only**

Vocational Specialist **Open to all qualified TRANSFER/PROMOTION applicants within the El Rancho Unified School District only** at El Rancho Unified Application Deadline 9/11/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/3/2026 Contact Yvonne Valenzuela 5628017343 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $3,696.00 - $5,586.88 Monthly Add'l Salary Info Steps 8 through 12 are longevity steps and will not be applied until requirements have been met. Length of Work Year 10 months Employment Type Full Time About The Employer The El Rancho Unified School District is committed to excellence in education. Our district acknowledges that the success of our students is the result of the contributions of the entire school community. The Human Resources Department is dedicated to meeting individual needs and supporting the professional growth of all employees. Whether hiring certificated, classified or non-classified employees, we seek the highest quality candidates. Join the ERUSD family and be an instrumental part of shaping our students' future. Job Summary Job Summary 7 hours a day Monday through Friday 8:20 a.m. - 3:50 p.m. Site: Salazar @ Meller Job Description / Essential Elements: Print El Rancho Unified School District VOCATIONAL SPECIALIST Experience: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training and experience that demonstrates the skills, abilities and personal characteristics necessary for successful performance with individuals with mental and/or physical handicaps. Education: AA Degree preferred but not required. Knowledge Of: Physical, emotional and mental disabilities; basic record keeping; behavior management strategies and techniques and a variety of reinforcement methods and strategies; methods, techniques and procedures for lifting and moving individuals in need of assistance; English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar; basic arithmetic; appropriate safety precautions and procedures Ability To: Work with a high degree of independence in performing assigned duties; demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward handicapped people; manage behavior appropriately and guide handicapped individuals toward more acceptable social behaviors; learn the fundamentals of vocational assessment; communicate effectively in oral and written form; respond quickly and appropriately in emergency situations, administering first aid as necessary; document, record and keep copies of pupil activities and behavior. Operate a variety of educationally and life skill related machines and equipment; learn to utilize a variety of instructional and assessment materials and procedures, to enhance the assessment, training or educational environment for handicapped individuals; operate a vehicle; understand and carry out oral and written directions. Physical Demands And Working Conditions: Must be able to work cooperatively and patiently with individuals who have various disabilities, which reduce their rate of learning; may be required, to lift, pull, push and otherwise assist and physically manipulate handicapped individuals and their equipment. May ride a bus which transports handicapped individuals, securing individuals on bus and caring for individuals during trips; required from time to time to participate in special training programs, and to obtain training to perform specific health care tasks; may be required to come into contact with foul odors and/or harsh/toxic substances. License/insurance Required: Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver’s License Automobile insurance CPR certification JOB FUNCTION/DUTIES: DEFINITION: Under general supervision, to perform a variety of functions and activities pertaining to the care, instruction and training of handicapped individuals; and to perform related work as required. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: The tasks listed in this section are representative of duties assigned to positions in this class. This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all of the tasks assigned to positions in the class, and it is not expected that all of the tasks listed be necessarily assigned to all positions in this class. Trains individuals in attaining and maintaining job skills; trains individuals to be independently capable of transporting themselves to and from a work site on public transportation; assists individuals in overcoming emotional stresses caused by new job sites and job requirements; delivers money and schedules; observes and accompanies individuals while riding on public transportation; monitors individuals’ leisure time activities; checks in individuals to work stations; sets up and demonstrates work assignments; times individuals in work assignments; assesses work assignments; prepares various reports for public and private employers, District supervisors and governmental agencies; sets up and administers individual with group vocational assessment instruments and work assignments in accordance with group vocational assessment instruments and work assignments in accordance with instructions of program supervisor; scores evaluation tasks using scoring sheets, scoring manuals and/or evaluator instructions; observes clients and writes observation notes; returns assessment materials to proper condition after use; instructs clients on use of work samples, checking work in progress and upon completion; maintains order among clients in facility, referring difficult problems to professional staff members; receives telephone calls, answering the public’s questions regarding training of handicapped individuals; Documenting and keeping copies of records or student activities and behavior; drives own vehicle to and from work assignments and to transport individuals; complex work tasks at a job site when individuals are unable to satisfactorily complete the assigned work; works with individual or groups to reinforce and follow up learning and training activities; monitors and assists individuals in a variety of self-help activities including dressing, feeding and toileting; aids and assists individuals who experience toileting accidents and who have limited control of body functions; directs individuals into safe social activities and assists them with appropriate variety of learning aids; assists in development of communication skills with individuals who experience language and hearing disorders; performs routine first aid functions which may include emergency treatment of individuals experiencing seizures or respiratory problems; may participate in parent conferences, as requested; performs other related work as required. SELECTION PROCESS: SCREENING: Applicants will be screened for minimum qualifications and experience; if minimum qualifications and/or experience are not met, applicant will be notified they have been screened out of further process. INTERVIEW: Selected applicants will be notified of date and time for personal interview. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION: Benefits: Based on hours worked: Fringe benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance for employee and dependents, life insurance for employee only, excellent vacation and sick leave benefits. Fingerprints: Selected candidate will be fingerprinted as required by the California Education Code and processed by the State of California, Department of Justice. AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION-EQUAL OPPORTUNITY-TITLE IX-ADA-EMPLOYER OF THE HANDICAPPED Salary Range: 20 REVIEWED: June 2014 Requirements / Qualifications Failure to provide the required documents will result in applicant being screened out. CPR/First Aid CertificationDriver's License Copy (Valid CA Driver's License)Other (Automobile Insurance)Resume Requirements / Qualifications Failure to provide the required documents will result in applicant being screened out. CPR/First Aid CertificationDriver's License Copy (Valid CA Driver's License)Other (Automobile Insurance)Resume Comments and Other Information PLEASE NOTE: ** Letters of recommendation ARE REQUIRED for OUTSIDE applicants. ** Letters of recommendation are not required for INSIDE applicants, but are highly encouraged. Comments and Other Information PLEASE NOTE: ** Letters of recommendation ARE REQUIRED for OUTSIDE applicants. ** Letters of recommendation are not required for INSIDE applicants, but are highly encouraged. Links Related To This Job California Credentialing InformationView Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits