Instructional Aide - Classroom

Hacienda La Puente Unified School District; California; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Hacienda La Puente Unified School District seeks an Instructional Aide to assist in classroom environments. Responsibilities include tutoring students, maintaining classroom order, and aiding in clerical duties. The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma and demonstrate effective communication skills. Offering part-time roles with a typical hourly salary starting at $19.76, this position contributes significantly to the educational experience.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Health benefits available

Paid sick leave

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Possession of high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 48 college semester units for certain candidates.
• Ideal candidates should have ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining orderly learning environments.
• Tutor individuals and small groups in academic subjects.
• Operate instructional media and assist certificated personnel.

Skills

Communication

Ability to maintain order

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

48 semester or 72 quarter units of college coursework

Associate's degree or higher

Job description

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THE POSITION

Under general supervision of an administrator, performs a variety of instructional and routine clerical duties designed to free the instructor from routine work related to the program.

CURRENT OPENING: Two 10 month/15 hours per week positions. Salary placement will be on Range 13 of the CSEA Salary Schedule "B". Initial salary placement for new employees is customarily at step 1 ($19.76 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 one year. 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 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 [phone].

Essential Duties

• Assists in maintaining a neat, orderly, and attractive learning environment.
• Tutors individuals in small groups of students to reinforce and follow up learning activity.
• Monitors and assists students through drill, practice, and study activities following the presentation of instructional concepts by certificated instructional personnel.
• Operates a variety of instructional media, office machines, and equipment.
• Assists certificated instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises.
• Maintains student records and files.
• Disciplines children in classroom or work center.
• Assists in the development of a variety of instructional materials for use with individual and small groups of students.
• Monitors resource centers and assists students in the utilization of center material and equipment.
• Makes simple arithmetical calculations.
• Grades papers.
  
  

Other Related Duties

• Some positions may assist students in a computer lab.
• Maintain a computer lab.
• Distribute and maintain an inventory of textbooks, supplies, and equipment.
• Collects, assembles, catalogs, and distributes resource materials.
• May assist in providing minor first aid to students with minor illnesses or injuries.
• May assist with recess and/or detention supervision.
• Assist in parent conferences.
• Maintain student records and files.
• All positions perform other related duties as directed.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employees in this classification stand, walk, bend, use fingers repetitively, speak clearly, hear normal conversation, have depth perception, color vision and see small details and long distances well.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employees in this classification work primarily indoors, in direct contact with students, the public and other district staff, exposed to minor contagious illnesses (colds, flu, etc.), exposed to sever contagious illnesses/disease (tuberculosis, measles, mumps, chicken pox, hepatitis, etc.), without guidance from supervisor.

Education

Minimum Qualifications

Requirements

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 requires public schools to be in compliance when hiring paraprofessionals for classroom instruction. The following additional requirements are:

Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent AND ONE of the following:

• A minimum of 48 semester or 72 quarter units of college coursework.
• An Associate's or higher degree.
• Pass an assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching, reading, writing and mathematics.
  
  

Ideal candidates will have

Ability To

• Communicate effectively by reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students.
• Perform routine clerical work.
• Make simple arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy.
• Operate a typewriter and other office equipment after training.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
  
  

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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. 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

• One day of vacation will be earned per month worked.
  
  

6-10 years of service

• One and one-quarter (1 ¼) days of vacation will be earned per month worked.
  
  

11-15 years of service

• One and one-half (1 ½) days of vacation will be earned per month worked.
  
  

16-20 years of service

• One and three-fourths (1 ¾) days of vacation will be earned per month worked.
  
  

21 + years of service

• Two (2) days of vacation will be earned per month worked.
  
  

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.

• Medical: Kaiser, United Health Care PPO/HMO
• Dental: Delta Dental (PPO) or DeltaCare USA (HMO)
• Vision: Vision Service Plan (VSP)
• Out of pocket costs are dependent on which provider is selected. Each provider has a different annual premium.
  
  

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:

• PERS members that began prior to January 1, 2013
• PERS members that begin after December 31, 2012
  
  

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.

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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.

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

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.

• No high school diploma or educational equivalent (e.g. GED)
• High school diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED)
• 48+ semester (72+ quarter) or more units from an accredited college
• Associate's degree or higher
  
  

03

You must provide the Personnel Commission office with proof of your highest level of education obtained 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 [phone].

I have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

Are you willing to work part-time, on average 15 hours per week?

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

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. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after completion of a vaccine.

I have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education

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