Instructional Aide I - Special Education

Salary : $20.77 - $27.18 Hourly

Location : City of Industry, CA

Job Type : Part Time

Job Number : 0260 / 0125 MERGED

Department : Special Education

Opening Date : 01 / 30 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 24 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Hacienda La Puente Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer

Hacienda La Puente Unified School District is named as one of the top 50 employers in California for 2020 and our employees have received a combined 12% salary increase for the 2022-2023 years! Apply now to join our team!

ONE-DAY RECRUITMENT EVENT

Monday, March 10, 2025 or Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Applications Due : February 24, 2025)

To view the recruitment event flyer, please click https : / / tinyurl.com / IASpecialED0125 How To Apply :

• Submit an online application by clicking the "Apply" button on this page by the application deadline. If you need assistance applying online, please call (626) 933-3920, Monday - Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 : 30 p.m.
• Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be invited to the event. You will be notified of your appointment time.
• Qualified applicants will have their live scan (fingerprinting) fee waived.

CURRENT OPENING : There are currently multiple part-time openings (10 months / 30 hours per week). Salary placement will be on Range 15 of the CSEA Salary Schedule "B". Initial salary placement for new employees is customarily at step 1 ($20.77 per hour) of this salary range.

APPLICANT FILING INFORMATION : This recruitment is open to the public. An eligibility list will be established to fill vacancies for full time, part time, evening, summer, and substitute positions throughout the duration of the eligibility list. Eligibility lists typically last for six months. Vacant positions are filled from the top three ranks. Pursuant to PC Rule 6.2.10, the eligibility list established for this recruitment may be used for another related classification at the same or lower salary.

NOTE : Answers to the supplemental questions and proof of your highest obtained education or transcripts must be submitted with your application. You may upload the documents to your online application (in the "Attachments" section) or fax them to Maria Murillo at (626) 333-7416.

Essential Duties

THE POSITION

Under the supervision of an administrator, performs a variety of instructional activities; assists in conducting intensified learning or physical education experiences for Individuals with Exceptional Needs (IWENs); performs a variety of clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

Education :

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 requires all paraprofessionals who provide instructional assistance in a classroom to possess a high-school diploma or General Education Development (GED) or equivalent AND ONE of the following :

Experience :

One year of paid or volunteer experience within an educational or child care setting, preferably serving special education students.

Physical Requirement :

Successfully complete a physical examination. Absence of back problems or any other physical impairments that might preclude the performance of physical labor or lifting.

Ideal candidates will have

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

COVID Vaccine Requirement

Per Board policy, employees are allowed on District campuses or facilities only if they are fully vaccinated. This resolution applies to all applicants upon hire. Applicants are required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination status to the Personnel Commission Office on the date of the examination. Applicants will not be allowed to take the examination without being fully vaccinated. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after completion of a vaccine.

General Information

The screening process for this position, which may be subject to modification, will include some form of an application screening, initial screening of qualifications, documentation / certification screening, and in some instances supplemental application screening. The stated qualifications for the position represent only the minimum requirements and do not guarantee qualification for examination or placement on an eligibility list.

The examination may consist of any combination of the following : training and experience evaluation, written knowledge test, hands on / performance test, structured panel interview, situational judgement interview, or other type of exam of fitness for duty. All parts of the examination process are job related. A passing score must be attained on each portion of the exam to advance to the next stage and ultimate placement on the eligibility list, which depending on the classification, may be in force for six months or one year.

Disability Accommodation

Please note that it is your responsibility to notify us at least two business days prior to the first test part if you will require reasonable accommodation during any part of the selection process. You are NOT required to disclose any information regarding disabilities at this time but may be required to submit documentation prior to accommodation being granted.

Equal Employment Opportunity District

Hacienda La Puente Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination against, and / or harassment of, District employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, gender identity, sex, or sexual orientation at a District site or activity.

Paid Holidays

Up to 16 holidays per year depending on months worked for all classified employees.

Paid Vacation

Vacation is prorated for all classified employees, based on the hours and months worked per year. Below is the vacation schedule for classified supervisors and classified staff.

Classified Employee Vacation Chart

1-5 years of service

6-10 years of service

11-15 years of service

16-20 years of service

21 years of service

Health Benefits

For positions 35 hours or more per week the District contributes $12,900 (subject to change) toward annual premium for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage. Partially paid benefits are available for part-time (20-34) hour employees. The District participates in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Lifetime retirement benefits provided for eligible retirees.

District Benefit Providers :

The following benefit providers are available for enrollment for eligible employees.

Retirement : PERS for positions 20 hours or more per week. Click on the link below to view the retirement formula that would apply to you :

Paid Sick Leave

Every regular classified employee, probationary or permanent, can earn paid sick leave credit(s) based on one day for each month in which such employees are in a paid status with the District. Earned, but unused sick leave can accumulate without limit. Full-time classified employees (those who work 8 hours per day, 5 days per week and 12 months per year) will normally earn twelve (12) days of sick leave credit(s) during each fiscal year.

These supplemental questions are part of the selection process and are considered part of your application. These questions give you the opportunity to fully explain your background and qualifications as they pertain to this position. Read the following questions and respond to each question thoroughly and accurately. Your answers to the following supplemental questions are required for your application to be considered complete. All experience mentioned in the Supplemental Questions must also be included in the Work Experience section in order to be considered complete. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completion of the required application or supplemental questions. Resumes are not reviewed, therefore information on the resume will not be considered in the screening of the application.

NOTE : Be sure to respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information will be disqualified from further consideration, or, if hired, may be terminated from employment.

I have read and understand this statement.

Please identify your highest level of education obtained.

NOTE : If you have a foreign degree, it must be certified in the U.S. by an approved foreign credentials evaluation service provider. Candidates are responsible of ensuring the timely submission of the evaluation. Please note that foreign credential evaluation services typically take three to six weeks to provide evaluation reports. If you need a list of approved agencies, please contact us at 626-933-3920.

You must provide the Personnel Commission office with proof of your highest obtained education or transcripts at the time of application. You may upload the documents to your online application (in the "Attachments" section) at the time of application or fax them to Maria Murillo at (626) 333-7416.

I have read and understand this statement.

How many years of paid or volunteer experience do you have within an educational or child care setting?

In determining qualifying experience, applicants' part-time employment will only receive partial credit based on number of hours worked per week. For example purposes only, a position that works 40 hours a week for one year would get one year of credit, whereas a position that works 20 hours a week for one year would get six months of credit.

If you have experience within an educational or child care setting, please provide the following information for EACH organization where you gained the experience :

1) Your job title

2) Organization name

3) Start and end dates (month / year) and number of hours worked per week

4) Brief description of the specific job duties that you did to meet the requirement

Please write "N / A" if you do not have experience. Do NOT type "see resume."

Are you willing and able to work with children / adults who have health problems, which may include genetic impairments, attention deficit disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or learning disabilities?

Are you willing and able to work with children / adults who have autism which is a developmental disability that affects how a child processes and responds to information, which may result in limited ability to understand, communicate, learn, and participate in social relationships?

Are you willing and able to work with children / adults who are intellectually disabled?

Are you willing and able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. unassisted and over 50 lbs. with assistance?

Please note that the duties indicated above are required for the position of Instructional Aide I - Special Education. You will be disqualified from further consideration if you have indicated that you are unwilling or unable to perform the duties indicated above.

I certify that I have answered each of the supplemental questions accurately and truthfully.

Per Board policy, employees are allowed on District campuses or facilities only if they are fully vaccinated. This resolution applies to all applicants upon hire. Applicants are required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination status to the Personnel Commission Office on the date of the examination. Applicants will not be allowed to take the examination without being fully vaccinated. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after completion of a vaccine.

I have read and understand this statement.

Required Question

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