What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Aide II - Special Education, Hearing Impaired position at Hacienda La Puente Unified School District?
Salary : $24.07 - $31.53 Hourly
Location : City of Industry, CA
Job Type : Part Time
Job Number : 0266 / 1224
Department : Instructional Help
Opening Date : 12 / 06 / 2024
Closing Date : 1 / 21 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
Hacienda La Puente Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer
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THE POSITION Under the supervision of an administrator, performs a variety of instructional activities and support activities for students with severe disabilities, using total (simultaneous signing and oral) communication.
CURRENT OPENING : Two 10-month / 30 hours per week positions. Salary placement will be on Range 21 of the CSEA Salary Schedule "B". Initial salary placement for new employees is customarily at step 1 ($24.07 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 twelve 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 Silvia Lagunas at (626) 333-7416.
Essential Duties
The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.
OTHER RELATED DUTIES
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS AMONG RELATED CLASSES
An Instructional Aide II - Special Education / Bilingual performs a variety of instruction and tutoring on various subjects to students with severe disabilities, and at time performs oral and / or written translation in a specified language other than English.
An Instructional Aide II - Special Education, Hearing Impaired performs a variety of instruction and tutoring on various subjects to students with severe disabilities, using total (simultaneous signing and oral) communication.
A Sign Language Interpreter - Adult School provides interpreting services to adult students and staff with severe hearing impairments.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Employees in this classification speak clearly; lift and carry up to 50 lbs. unassisted and over 50 lbs. with assistance; hear normal voice conversation; maintain balance; walk; have rapid mental / muscular coordination; stand; have depth perception; stoop / bend, sit, crawl, kneel, squat, bend repeatedly; see small details, push, reach overhead, pull, and use a computer.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Employees in this classification work primarily indoors; in direct contact with students, the public and other district staff; exposed to strong odors; exposed to potentially contagious illnesses / disease (tuberculosis, measles, mumps, chicken pox, hepatitis, etc.); without guidance from supervisor; some assignments may require constant attention to protecting physical safety in a classroom where pupils, because of the nature and severity of their disabilities, are accident prone, or because of assaultive or self-abusive tendencies could cause serious injury to themselves or others.
Minimum Qualifications
Education :
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 requires all paraprofessionals who provide instructional assistance 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 orthopedically / severely disabled students and / or providing sign language communication services.
Special :
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.
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 Silvia Lagunas at (626) 333-7416.
I have read and understand this statement.
How many years of paid or voluntary 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."
This classification requires the ability to communicate to students through simultaneous oral and sign language communication. Are you able to communicate simultaneously using oral and sign language?
Are you willing and able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. unassisted and over 50 lbs. with assistance?
Are you willing to diaper an older child and / or adult?
Are you willing 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 to work with children and adults who have autism? Autism is a developmental disability that affects how individuals process and respond to information, which can impact their ability to understand, communicate, learn, and engage in social relationships.
Are you willing to work with children / adults who have intellectual disabilities?
Please note that the duties indicated above are required for all positions in the Instructional Aide II - Special Education, Hearing Impaired classification. You will be disqualified from further consideration if you have indicated that you are unwilling or unable to perform any of 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 the vaccine.
I have read and understand this statement.
Required Question
Salary : $24 - $32
