Urgently Require Instructional Aide I - Special Education Bilingual in City of Industry, CA

Job title: Instructional Aide I - Special Education Bilingual Company: Hacienda La Puente Unified School District Job description: 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 2019-2022 years now to join our team This is an ongoing recruitment and may close at any time, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT. You may apply online by clicking the "" button on this page. If you need assistance applying online, please contact us at (626) 933-3920. 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. CURRENT OPENING: There are multiple part-time openings (10 months, 30 hours per week). Most of the opening requires the ability to be bilingual and biliterate in SPANISH. However, the same list may be used to fill additional or future vacancies for six months. Salary placement will be on Range 16 of the CSEA Salary Schedule "B". Initial salary placement for new employees is customarily at step 1 ($18.97 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

• Tutors individuals and small groups of students to reinforce progress in learning activities.
• Assists in the management and shaping of student behavior through the use of positive reinforcement strategies.
• Directs students into safe activities and in the development of appropriate social behavior.
• Uses the curriculum lab.
• Assists teachers and other professional personnel with instructional and behavioral management activities and strategies with students experiencing interruptions of the learning process due to special needs.
• Assists in maintaining a neat, orderly and attractive learning environment.
• Assists in the development of a variety of instructional materials for use with individuals and small groups of students, or in activity centers.
• Assists in maintaining student records and files.
• Assists instructional personnel in the implementation of Individual Educational Plans (IEPs).
• Monitors and assists students through drill and practice activities.
• Operates a variety of instructional media, computers and office machines and equipment.
• Distributes and maintains inventory of textbooks, supplies and equipment.
• Administers and scores classroom tests.
• May at times perform diapering, changing soiled clothes due to incontinence and performs other duties as directed.

OTHER RELATED DUTIES

• Translates orally or in writing in a specified language other than English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS Employees in this classification speak clearly, walk, hear normal voice conversation, stand, sit, see small details, use a telephone and computer, have rapid mental/muscular coordination, color vision/distinguish shades, lift and carry up to 50 lbs. unassisted and over 50 lbs. with assistance. 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. 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:

• 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. Second Language Requirement: Positions in this classification require the ability to speak, read, and write a second language in addition to English, and require bilingual proficiency for which selective certification may apply (Education Code 45277). Ideal candidates will have 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.

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 two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson 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. Expected salary: $18.97 - 24.85 per hour Location: City of Industry, CA Apply Job!