Instructional Aide I - Special Education

Hacienda La Puente Unified School District; California; On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Hacienda La Puente Unified School District is seeking a paraprofessional to support students with exceptional needs under supervision. The role includes instructional assistance and clerical support in a classroom setting, with potential diapering duties as needed.

The position is part-time (10 months, 30 hours per week) with salary placement on Range 15 of the CSEA Salary Schedule, typically starting at $21.29 per hour at step 1.

Qualifications

• The No Child Left Behind Act requires paraprofessionals to have a high-school diploma or GED and one of the listed qualifications.
• Proven ability to assist in teaching, reading, writing and math through a valid assessment or degree/units.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instructional activities and intensified learning or physical education experiences for IWENs.
• Perform clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel.
• May diaper or change soiled clothes due to incontinence.

Skills

English usage

Arithmetic basics

Behavior management

Understanding of IWENs

Child development concepts

Record keeping

Education goals

Housekeeping basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

48 sem/72 quarter units or equivalent

Associates degree or higher

Ability to pass relevant assessment

Tools

None

Job description

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. Initial salary placement for new employees is customarily at step 1 ($21.29 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 [phone].

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. May at times perform diapering, changing soiled clothes due to incontinence.

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:

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

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.

Knowledge of:

• English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar.
• Basic arithmetical concepts.
• Student behavior management techniques and strategies.
• Learning problems of children with special educational needs.
• Concepts of child development and child behavior characteristics.
• Simple record keeping and record management.
• Public education goals and objectives.
• Basic housekeeping methods.

Ability to:

• Learn and utilize simple methods and procedures to be followed in an instructional setting.
• Perform simple clerical tasks and operate standard office machines and computers.
• Effectively utilize training received on the job.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. unassisted and over 50 lbs. with assistance.
• Tolerate strong odors.
• Work well with children.

For a complete job description, including physical demands and work environment pertinent to this job, please see the job bulletin at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hlpusd/classspecs.