Hawthorne School District
14120 Hawthorne Blvd., Hawthorne, CA 90250

(310) 676-2276 FAX (310) 676-5174 E-Mail: gmedina@hawthorne.k12.ca.us

CLASSIFIED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
OPEN

SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE (MODERATE/SEVERE
DISABILITIES)

ZELA DAVIS ANNEX
6-HOUR/10-MONTH POSITION

STARTING SALARY: RANGE 10 - $19.57-$21.60/Hour (Maximum of 2 years credit for work experience in
a public school district will be given)

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assists instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials and in the conduct of instructional

exercises.

• Assists individual students and small groups of students with special learning needs to reinforce and follow up

• Monitors and assists students with special learning needs in drill, practice, and study activities as a follow-up to

• Directs students into safe learning and play activities and functions, and assists in shaping of appropriate social

• Assists in the management of students exhibiting challenging behaviors through the use of positive reinforcement

• Assists in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids geared to the instructional level

• Maintains a variety of records, including confidential student records and medical information.

• Operates and assists students with the use of mobility equipment.

• Operates and assists students in the operation of a variety of instructional aids and media, and computer assisted

• Monitors and assists in the remediation of specific learning problems and conditions.

• Administers medication in accordance with specific medical instruction and under the training of a credentialed

• Assists with medical procedures including tube feeding, catheter support, and suctioning under the training of a

• Performs routine first aid, which may include aiding children experiencing seizures or respiratory disorders.

• Observes and monitors children with physical handicapping conditions and requests appropriate assistance for

• Maintains or assists in maintaining an orderly, attractive, and positive learning environment.

• Assists in toileting, which includes: cleaning and changing students, as well as supporting toileting goals.

• Provides a variety of skill building activities with children who experience language and hearing disorders.

• Performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
✓ Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (must submit copy), and must meet one of the following

requirements:
➢ have obtained an Associate’s (or higher) Degree (must submit copy)
➢ have completed at least 2 years (48 semester units) of study at an institution of higher education (must

submit copy)
➢ have met a rigorous standard of quality that demonstrates, through a formal academic assessment,

knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and math.

Persons interested in applying and being interviewed for the position of Special Education Instructional Aide
(Moderate/Severe Disabilities), must submit a completed Classified Employment Application form, a Supplemental
Application form, and required documentation to the Hawthorne School District Human Resources Office prior to 4:00
p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Examinations and oral interviews will be scheduled thereafter. Applications may be
obtained by contacting the Classified Personnel Manager, Glinda Medina, at (310) 676-2276 or on the District website:
www.hawthornesd.org.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REOPEN, READVERTISE, DELAY, OR CANCEL LISTING OF THIS POSITION

Hawthorne School District Is An Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action - Title IX Employer

The Hawthorne School District desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are assured of equal access and opportunities and are

free from harassment in accordance with law. The Hawthorne School District prohibits employees from discriminating against or harassing any other employee or job

applic ant on the basis of the person’s actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental
disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation.

4/18/2024 – ZD ANNEX

SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE (MODERATE/SEVERE
DISABILITIES)