Guest Assistant Process and Requirements

  • When it becomes necessary to employ non-instructional personnel on a temporary basis, such employment is on a limited-time basis for the purpose of filling a vacancy for which a regular employee cannot be found, or to perform some task of a temporary nature. This employment shall end at the close of the school term, at the end of the fiscal year, or at the time when the temporary task is completed.

           Overview and Explanation of Application Process for Guest Assistants:

    Requirement

    New Guest Assistant

    Previous Collier County Guest Assistant

    Previous Non-instructional Collier County employee to Guest Assistant

    Retired Non-instruction Collier County employee

    Application updated within past year

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

     High School Diploma/GED

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    Interview

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    SafeSchools

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    Fingerprinting/drug screening

    $49.25 and $35

    ($84.25 total)

    $49.25 and $35

    ($84.25 total)

    $49.25 and $35

    ($84.25 total)

    $49.25 and $35

    ($84.25 total)

    New Hire Meeting 
    (to complete paperwork)

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    One day training

    Yes - As needed/requested

    Yes - As needed/requested

    Yes - As needed/requested

    Yes - As needed/requested

    On-site training

    Yes - once annually

    Yes - once annually

    Yes - once annually

    Yes - once annually

     

    1. Guest Assistants are required to be eighteen (18) years of age or older and High School Diploma.

    2. Upload a copy of your high school diploma.

    3. Selected applicants will receive an email from the Guest Teacher/Assistant Program Specialist to schedule an interview.

    4. References will be gathered from the current and most recent supervisors.

      • It is strongly recommend that all applicants be in communication with their current and most recent supervisors to regarding the District reference process, as this will expedite onboarding. Please review supervisor name/contact information prior to submission of your online application.

    5. Pre-Employment screening appointment is scheduled.

      • Applicants will be informed of the documentation to bring to the appointment.

      • Fingerprinting and drug screening process is completed

    6. Electronic new-hire and onboarding forms and training is completed online.

      • District badges will be issued to the employee following the completion of the new-hire and onboarding process.

    7. Guest Assistants are entered into online substitute management system (AESOP).

    8. Safe School Training MUST be completed within 30 days of your new hire date.

    9. Employees will be asked to completed annual requirements to be eligible to continue as a Guest Assistant for the following school year.

      • Safe School Training (may vary year to year)

      • Ten (10) or more guest assignments per school year

      • Attendance at a Safety and Procedure Meetings (fall/spring sessions available)

      • Intent Letter

    Employment

    For more information contact the guest teacher program specialist

    Email: guestteachers@collierschools.com

    Call: (239) 377-0400 Fax (239) 377-0336