Instructional Aide II - Special Education (Female And Male)

Requirements / Qualifications

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 orthopedically/severely disabled students supplemented with Child Development Core Classes. Special: A Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate issued by a recognized training program must be secured within six months after appointment and kept valid during the term of employment. Successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination.

Absence of back problems or any other physical impairments that might preclude the performance of physical labor or lifting must be evident. Gender is a bona fide occupational qualification for some of these positions and is determined by whether or not the position works in and around males or females in the bathroom and performing sensitive physical needs of male or female students.

*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.

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.

About the Employer

Hacienda La Puente Unified School District (HLPUSD) is proud to serve a diverse student population, from Transitional Kindergarten to Adult Education of 31,000 total students. Two of our schools have been designated as National Blue Ribbon School, 13 Gold Ribbon Schools, and three high schools that have been honored in the U.S.

News and World Report among the best high schools in the nation. HLPUSD continues to provide students with innovative programs such as our CSBA Golden Bell Award-winning dual immersion program. The District also operates the second largest adult education program in the state, offering career development in programs that range from culinary arts to certified nursing assistant, automotive repair, and much more.

Our employees have received a combined 12% salary increase for the 2019-2022 years and Forbes recognized HLPUSD as the 41st Best Employer in CA! We are excited to have you apply to become a member of our HLPUSD family.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the supervision of an administrator, performs a variety of instructional activities and support activities for students with severe disabilities.

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