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- MADERA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
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- MADERA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
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- MADERA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
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- Madera, California
- MADERA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
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- MADERA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
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- MADERA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
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- Other
Paraprofessional - Physically Impaired - TEMPORARY HELP POOL (2025/2026 School Year)
- Madera, California
- MADERA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
22.26 - 22.26 Hourly
- Library Services
- Parks and Recreation
- Other
Paraprofessional - Special Needs Preschool - TEMPORARY HELP POOL (2025 /2026) School Year)
- Madera, California
- MADERA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
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- Parks and Recreation
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Paraprofessional - Special Needs - TEMPORARY HELP POOL (2025 /2026) School Year)
- Madera, California
- MADERA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Classroom Aide Preschool - Level II (3.5 hours/day)
- Madera, California
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- Education and Training
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- Madera, California
- MADERA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
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- Full Time
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- Madera, California
- MADERA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Classroom Aide Preschool - Level I - TEMPORARY HELP POOL (2025/2026 School Year)
- Madera, California
- MADERA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
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- Madera, California
- MADERA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
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- Parks and Recreation
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Bus Driver - TEMPORARY HELP POOL (2025/2026 School Year)
- Madera, California
- MADERA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
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- Parks and Recreation
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Administrative Assistant VI
- Madera, California United States
- MADERA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
- May 17, 2026
- 56522 - 74354 Yearly - Full Time
MADERA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Welcome to the Madera Unified School District. We are located in the geographic center of California in a growing community of 55,000. Our district serves 20,000 students and has 2,000 employees.We are guided by a powerful vision which encourages us to provide an educational program in which students are "driven by their aspirations, not bound by their circumstances."From their first day of school, students are focused on learning the basics so that they can fulfill their career aspirations. As students turn toward high school, they choose a career path based on their interest, talent, and future goals. We envision a time when every child will have the skills and knowledge upon graduation so they can choose their future.Our seven-member school board is committed to providing the focus, direction, and resources to provide a complete educational experience for students. In MUSD, we believe that students need to be connected to their schools, so we provide a rich array of co-curricular activities, including award-winning music and athletics programs, clubs and organizations, and leadership opportunities. We believe that these connections strengthen the student, round out their experience and provide reasons to stay in school.We know that students need parent support. Our most successful students have parent encouragement. We expect parents to be involved because parents are so influential in the life of a child. When we can form a partnership between the school and the home, we are assuring the success of the child.Achievement is on the rise. New schools are being built. In the Madera Unified School District, wonderful new opportunities await our students.
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- 56522 - 74354 Yearly
- Full Time
- May 17, 2026
Job Description
Under the general direction of an executive-level cabinet member, the Administrative Assistant VI provides a wide variety of highly complex, professional administrative and analytical functions, and assists in the coordination and management of ongoing district-wide initiatives.

The incumbents in this classification provide the school community with complex administrative assistant duties, in support of assigned administrator, which directly support student learning and achievement.

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.

Answers and initiates telephone calls, emails, and other communication channels for responding to inquiries, transferring calls, taking messages, requesting information, and/or conveying information.
Assists auditors for the purpose of providing supporting documentation and/or information on internal processes that are required for audit.
Coordinates and facilitates a variety of meetings, workshops, trainings and activities; records minutes and summaries; and supports the needs of the attendees.

Coordinates and manages a variety of complex projects, functions, and/or program components for the purpose of completing activities and/or delivering services, to achieve goals and meet target dates.
Coordinates travel and conference arrangements for staff as necessary; prepares related forms and reimbursements.

Develops a wide variety of complex reports, documents, and correspondence of a confidential and non-confidential nature for the purpose of documenting activities, providing a written reference, and/or conveying information.
Develops and implements office procedures to expedite the transmittal of information, and to facilitate the implementation of policies and programs; assures complete and timely operations.
Interprets and applies rules and regulations as appropriate; coordinates communications; obtains and provides information in a timely manner to meet the needs of the District and the community; coordinates activities and resolves issues.
Manages correspondence, including drafting reports, composing memoranda, and letters for the executive-level cabinet member; establishes and maintains a variety of files.
Monitors a variety of activities on behalf of executive-level cabinet member for the purpose of achieving goals and meeting target dates.
Orders supplies and materials for ensuring availability of items.
Organizes a variety of formal and informal meetings and events, including awards ceremonies, tours, receptions, conferences, and fund-raising events; attends meetings and provides administrative support.
Prepares and drafts Board agenda items and back-up materials for a variety of meetings; prepares charts and statistical information as needed; prepares agreements, and contracts for services used by and/or provided by the division; processes contract documents and sets up internal routines for monitoring performance.
Prepares and maintains a wide variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic documents, files and records for providing up-to-date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
Receives informational material for reading, sorting, routing, and responding as directed.
Receives visitors, including administrators, staff, parents, and the public; provides detailed technical information concerning policies and procedures where judgment, knowledge and interpretation of procedures and regulations are required or direct to appropriate personnel; works with school sites and departments to solve concerns of parents and community members.

Receives, handles, and stores confidential, private, and sensitive information pertaining to the District, employees and students with a high level of discretion.
Reconciles account balances for assigned budget categories for maintaining accurate account balances; assures expenditures are within Federal or State requirements.
Researches, analyzes and compiles information, and computes statistical data for Federal, State and District reports and special projects.
Responds to a wide variety of inquiries from internal and external parties to provide information, facilitate communication among parties, and/or provide direction.
Serves as point of contact and provides staffing support for executive-level cabinet member's public and private Board commitments.
Supports the executive-level cabinet member activities related to secretarial and administrative assistant duties (e.g., scheduling, calendar coordination, Board agenda preparation) to relieve assigned administrator of a variety of administrative details; plans, coordinates and organizes office activities and flow of communications; maintains confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information.

Tracks, updates, and compiles comprehensive data from a variety of sources for complying with financial, legal, and/or administrative requirements.
Updates and maintains the department's webpage.
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:

Modern office practices, procedures and equipment
Current policies, laws and procedures
Use of job-related software applications,

including virtual meeting platforms
Business telephone techniques and etiquette
Correct English usage, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation; and vocabulary
Expertise in Microsoft Office, Google Suite tools, and other applicable software applications

District policies and procedures associated with educational processes, (e.g., curriculum development, credentials, academic outcomes and business)
Skills and Abilities to:

Keyboard accurately at an acceptable rate of speed
Operate standard office equipment utilizing pertinent software applications
Plan and manage complex and responsible projects
Display strong communications skills, both verbal and written
Prepare and maintain accurate records
Facilitate group problem-solving processes
Display exemplary planning, prioritization and time management skills
Perform well under pressure for competing time-sensitive priorities
Demonstrate resourcefulness, ability to solve problems and work independently with a high degree of professionalism, including discretion and attention to confidentiality
Accurately take and transcribe notes and/ or meeting minutes/recollections
Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential issues and situations
Prepare spreadsheets, graphs and charts; enter, import, and export data to and from databases
Communicate with staff, parents, and public using patience and courtesy, and in a manner that reflects positively on the organizational unit
Communicate with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; working with frequent interruptions, setting priorities; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
Read, write and communicate clearly in both English and second language (usually Spanish) may be required
Independently perform all of the duties of the position and strategically make sound judgements
Learn, interpret, explain and apply knowledge of District and department organization, operations, programs, functions, special terminology
RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsibilities include working under limited supervision; following standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and /or advising others; and operating within a defined budget.

Utilization of some resource from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions.

There is a continual opportunity to affect the organization's services.

(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed above.)

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

High school diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Five and one-half (5.5) years of experience as an Administrative Assistant I, II, III, IV, or V in the Madera Unified School District; OR; an equivalency of work experience performed from another educational institution or agency in the capacity of the highest level (VI) of the Administrative Assistant Series within the Madera Unified School District.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:

Valid, current California Driver's License or ability to provide transportation to meetings, events and trainings associated with essential functions, duties and tasks.
CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:

Pass the District's applicable proficiency exam for the job class with a satisfactory score
After offer of employment, obtain:
Criminal Justice and FBI Fingerprint Clearance
Negative TB test result plus periodic post-employment retest as required (currently every four years)
Pre-employment physical exam A through District's provider
SALARY SCHEDULE:

Classified Salary Range: 37

Work Calendar: 261 Days

Department: Area Assistant Superintendent's Office - Purple Pyramid

Work Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (8 hours/day)

Effective Start Date: 07/01/26

*Materials Required:*

1. Completed application

2. Resume

3. Proof of High School Diploma or Equivalency or higher degree earned (copy of official transcript OR copy of diploma is acceptable)

4. Two (2) Letters of Recommendation (written specifically for the position and dated within the last 2 years)

*PC RULES 5.2.1.2 -5.2.1.2 - In-house employees will have first consideration for the position. If sufficient candidates are not available to complete the three ranks, the Personnel Commission will move to include outside candidates.

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 invited to the examination process.

The examination process will include a competency assessment (50% weight). Those achieving a passing score on the competency assessment will be invited to the oral interview assessment (50% weight). Those candidates achieving a passing overall score of 70% out of 100% on both assessments will be placed on the Eligibility List. The Eligibility List is valid for one (1) year from the date of certification. The top three (3) ranks will be forwarded to the Hiring Authority for final interview and selection. This Eligibility list will be used to fill future Administrative Assistant VI vacancies.

INITIAL TESTING TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED AS FOLLOWS:

COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT: JUNE 01, 2026

ORAL INTERVIEW ASSESSMENT: JUNE 05, 2026

PASSING THE EXAMINATION AND BEING PLACED ON THE ELIGIBILITY LIST DOES NOT GUARANTEE AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT

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 and/or date are 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 Alejandra Venegas-Chaves at (559) 675-4500 Ext 294 or email alejandravenegaschav@maderausd.org.

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

Closing Date/Time: Mon, 25 May 2026
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MADERA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Welcome to the Madera Unified School District. We are located in the geographic center of California in a growing community of 55,000. Our district serves 20,000 students and has 2,000 employees.
We are guided by a powerful vision which encourages us to provide an educational program in which students are "driven by their aspirations, not bound by their circumstances."

From their first day of school, students are focused on learning the basics so that they can fulfill their career aspirations. As students turn toward high school, they choose a career path based on their interest, talent, and future goals. We envision a time when every child will have the skills and knowledge upon graduation so they can choose their future.

Our seven-member school board is committed to providing the focus, direction, and resources to provide a complete educational experience for students. In MUSD, we believe that students need to be connected to their schools, so we provide a rich array of co-curricular activities, including award-winning music and athletics programs, clubs and organizations, and leadership opportunities. We believe that these connections strengthen the student, round out their experience and provide reasons to stay in school.

We know that students need parent support. Our most successful students have parent encouragement. We expect parents to be involved because parents are so influential in the life of a child. When we can form a partnership between the school and the home, we are assuring the success of the child.

Achievement is on the rise. New schools are being built. In the Madera Unified School District, wonderful new opportunities await our students.
MADERA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Madera, California, United States
- https://www.madera.k12.ca.us/
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