SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT (2356)

Glendale Unified School District; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Glendale Unified School District is seeking an on-site aide to support students with disabilities during school hours. The role includes assisting with mobility, personal care, health-related tasks, and monitoring student progress under supervision.

The position is part-time, 9.25 months per year, 6 hours per day, with fourth-step salary starting at $20.52 per hour. A valid First Aid/CPR certificate is required within probation, and some experience with disabilities is desirable.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Incumbents must obtain a valid First Aid and CPR certificate within the designated probationary period for this classification.
• One year of experience working with handicapped individuals.
• Written and oral proficiency in a second language.

Responsibilities

• Assists students upon arrival and departure at school and throughout the school day by repositioning in wheelchairs or other necessary appliances.
• Assists students with washing, feeding, toileting, and other personal care needs.
• Performs specialized physical health care services such as suctioning, gastrostomy tube feeding, catheterization, oxygen administration and care of related equipment, and administers medication as directed.
• Provides basic emergency care as needed, including cardio pulmonary resuscitation or other life sustaining efforts until medical assistance arrives.
• Changes sheets and linens and prepares cots and beds for rest periods.
• Completes written accident or incident reports as needed.
• Communicates students' needs to the teacher.
• Cleans and maintains activity rooms, equipment, and utensils.
• Supervises students in physical and instructional activities providing assistance as directed by a teacher.
• Observes and reports on students' progress.
• Performs a variety of office clerical tasks such as typing and preparing dittos and stencils.
• Assists in administering, scoring, and maintaining records or tests.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Cooperative relationships

Assist students with disabilities

Observe and report progress

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Office machines

Typing

Job description

Performs a variety of responsible and specialized tasks in the physical care and classroom instruction of students with disabilities; and assists students with disabilities in meeting the physical requirements of attending school.

Current Vacancies

Various opportunities exist for permanent and on‑call or long‑term substitute assignments. The eligibility list will be used to fill both types of positions based on the immediate and future needs of the District.

All positions are part‑time, 9.25 months per year, 6 hours per day.

Permanent positions are Monday through Friday and include full benefits for the employee only.

Both permanent and substitute assignments may be in any part of the district boundaries (Glendale, La Crescenta, or Montrose).

Salary

Positions in this classification start at the fourth step of the salary range at $20.52 per hour.

Substitute employees are paid a fixed hourly rate at the fourth step.

Permanent employee may earn higher rates upon successful completion of the probationary period (130 days of paid service) and may receive merit increases each year up to the maximum amount.

Salary: Listed salary amounts indicate the fourth and last steps of the range for the position.

Notice of Role and Responsibilities (partial list)

The following is only a partial list of examples of duties. A more complete list of duties and responsibilities for this classification can be found on our website at www.gusd.net: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/gusd/classspecs.

• Assists students upon arrival and departure at school and throughout the school day by repositioning in wheelchairs or other necessary appliances.
• Assists students with washing, feeding, toileting, and other personal care needs.
• Performs specialized physical health care services such as, suctioning, gastrostomy tube feeding, catheterization, oxygen administration and care of related equipment, and administers medication as directed.
• Provides basic emergency care as needed, including cardio pulmonary resuscitation or other life sustaining efforts until medical assistance arrives.
• Changes sheets and linens and prepares cots and beds for rest periods.
• Completes written accident or incident reports as needed.
• Communicates students' needs to the teacher.
• Cleans and maintains activity rooms, equipment, and utensils.
• Supervises students in physical and instructional activities providing assistance as directed by a teacher.
• Observes and reports on students' progress.
• Performs a variety of office clerical tasks such as typing and preparing dittos and stencils.
• Assists in administering, scoring, and maintaining records or tests.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge of

• Personal needs and behavioral characteristics of students with disabilities.
• Special education materials, practices, concepts, and techniques.
• Record keeping principles and procedures.
• Classroom procedures and rules of conduct.
• Basic emergency, first aid, and health care techniques.
• Clerical practices and procedures.

Ability to

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
• Assist students with disabilities with personal care needs and activities.
• Assist in physical transfer of students with disabilities (approximately 50-75 pounds).
• Observe, evaluate, and report on student's progress.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Compile and maintain records and files; operate a variety of office machines.

Minimum Requirements

Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent.

License or Certificate

Incumbents must obtain a valid First Aid and CPR certificate within the designated probationary period for this classification.

Desirable Qualifications

• One year of experience working with handicapped individuals.
• Written and oral proficiency in a second language.

Hiring and Review Process

Hiring for this position is on an as‑needed basis and could occur at anytime during a school year. Applications older than six months may not be reviewed. Applicants who are qualified and interested in pursuing potential opportunities may re‑submit applications.

After an offer of employment a candidate must submit proof of freedom from tuberculosis. Also required after an offer, the candidate must complete a pre‑employment physical examination and obtain fingerprint clearance through the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (district‑paid). The onboarding process includes legally mandated training(s) and reference checks. In addition, pursuant to Senate Bill 848 (SB848), the district is required to conduct reference checks that include inquiry into whether the applicant has ever been the subject of a credible complaint, investigation, or disciplinary action related to child abuse, sexual misconduct, or sexual harassment.

Statement of Non‑discrimination

The Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, sexual preference, ancestry, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, physical or mental disability, marital or parental status, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or sexual harassment in any district service, program and/or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that unlawful discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. The District will take steps to assure that the lack of English will not be a barrier to admission and participation in district programs. A copy of the District's Uniform Complaint Policy is available by calling [phone], Ext. 1457. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the following personnel:
Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Kelly King, 223 North Jackson St., [phone], Ext. 1209, [e-mail]
Section 504 Coordinator: Dr. Narineh Khemichian, 223 North Jackson St., [phone], Ext. 1500, [e-mail]
Title II/ADA: Dr. Kelly King, 223 North Jackson St., [phone], Ext. 1209, [e-mail]