Salary: $21.30 - $25.90 Hourly
Location : Palmdale, CA
Job Type: 182 Days
Job Number: 22/23-05/17
Division: Special Education/Student Services
Opening Date: 05/17/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Summary
THIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT AND EXAMINATION PROCESS.
IT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME, WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE.
This position supports student achievement by providing, under the direction of the Director, Special Education, and under the direction and indirect supervision of certificated staff, specialized assistance to instruct pupils individually or in groups in accordance with prescribed learning objectives; assisting a teacher or administrator in establishment and maintenance of appropriate classroom and site behavior; performance of medical treatments and procedures necessary in providing specialized physical health care in-services to pupils with exception needs; and acting as a paraprofessional assistant to a teacher in performing assigned tasks.
Representative Duties

1. Under direction of teacher, provides individualized instruction by matching instruction to needs of each pupil;
2. Assists with supervision of classroom, outdoor playground, and field trip activities to direct pupils into safe activities and relationships;
3. Works with pupils individually or in small groups to tutor, reinforce, or follow-up learning activities;
4. Implements assigned sections of pupil behavior management plans, which may involve use of approved behavior modification, physical management techniques or other skills or knowledge to establish and maintain appropriate behavior;
5. Helps pupils learn normal speech patterns by helping them produce sounds, words, and sentences;
6. Helps pupils to be self-reliant, relate to individuals and groups who are not handicapped, and to learn how to sequence tasks;
7. May pick up breakfasts/lunches from a nearby area school lunchroom; prepare lunch trays and, under direction of certificated staff, feeds students unable to feed themselves;
8. Works cooperatively with others in providing specialized physical health care services and performing standardized procedures in compliance with legal requirements, rules, and regulations.
9. May participate as a member of the appropriate team or committee to assist staff with developing and implementing individual or site crises management plans;
10. Accompanies or Assists students to and from school bus or other transportation and in moving to/from activities on school site or campus; rides with pupils on bus which transports pupils to/from school, as appropriate;
11. Accompanies and assists certificated personnel during the transporting and instruction of student in off-campus or community-based settings;
12. Gives guidance and provides an example for pupils in various areas such as academic learning, communication, vocational skills, social and leisure skills, physical development and fitness, and personal hygiene;
13. Confers on a regular basis with teacher in regard to planning and scheduling activities, instructional goals and objectives, pupil progress, and pertinent health or behavior problems;
14. Assists teacher in establishing and maintaining a clean, safe, and pleasant classroom and learning environment; assists teacher with implementation of students' Individualized Education Plan (IEP) through instruction in a variety of activities, such as nature study, singing, dancing and sports;
15. May perform one or more of the following procedures, after receiving appropriate training, as they pertain to the individual student: suctioning, when needed to clear air passages, including care of suction machine and attachments, tracheotomy tube and skin around intuition; tube replacement; gastrostomy tube feeding, including care of gastrostomy tube, equipment and skin around intuition; catheterization and care of supplies and equipment; colostomy, iliostomy care, and care of supplies, adjuncts and equipment; oxygen administration and proper use and care of equipment, including monitoring of flow control oxygen level; emergency care as needed, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation or other life sustaining efforts until paramedics or other medical assistance is available;
16. Administers first aid; with assistance and direction, establish and maintain daily documentation of specialized physical health care services and procedures which may include administration of medication;
17. Updates and maintains medical records; initiates and completes reports and records, such as accident and incident reports;
18. Maintains confidentiality of student records in accordance with legal requirements and policies;
19. Attends in-service and staff meetings as required;
20. Assists lifting of students in/out of wheelchairs, braces and other orthopedic equipment;
21. Assists staff member in positioning students and in rendering various forms of personal care such as toileting and diapering; assists students in dressing, undressing, bathing, grooming, eating and feeding;
22. Under the direction of the school administrator and the procedure observed by a certificated staff member, assists students with taking medication;
23. Performs routine clerical tasks; operates duplicating machines; assembles material for classroom projects; prepares material and masters; answers telephone; may perform incidental typing tasks;
24. Perform related duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
One year paid experience providing related health care services . Completion of 30 college semester units in nursing or other appropriate health-related field may substitute for six months of the required experience.
Education:
High school diploma or GED; and
Academic proficiency requirements in ONE of the following ways:

1. Completed two years or more of college units (48 units); OR
2. Received an AA degree or higher; OR
3. Successfully complete our academic proficiency exam which requires knowledge of reading, writing and mathematics.

NOTE: If you have met either of the first two education requirements (college units or degree), you must attach the official transcripts to your application. If transcripts are not attached at time of application, you will be required to take two exams; the job specific Paraeducator-Moderate to Severe exam and the academic assessment.
Licenses/Certifications

• Possession of valid CPR and First Aid certificate prior to the completion of employee's probationary period.
• Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.
• Possession of an appropriate, valid California driver's license prior to the completion of the probationary period.
• Ability to be covered under the District property/liability insurance.

Employment Standards

Application Filing
Applications for this position will be accepted online only during the specified recruitment period. Applicants will receive notifications electronically by email only.

An eligibility list will be established to fill future vacancies. When a promotional and open eligibility list is established, the promotional list will be used first, unless otherwise stated on this bulletin.
Work Schedule:
This position typically works part-time, 5.75 hours per day, and observes the student calendar. Potential for more hours is in accordance with employee seniority standing and position availability.

Examination
The examination may consist of a qualifying multiple-choice examination, practical examination or equivalent, and a Qualifications Appraisal Interview.
Physical Demands
40 lb. lifting/carrying weight requirement
Some sitting, walking and standing for extended periods of time; bending; stooping; pushing, pulling, reaching; lifting or moving students - may use a multi-person lift or use of mechanical lifting equipment; see and hear in normal visual and audio range with or without correction.
Working Conditions:
Indoor/outdoor environment. Exposure to temperature swings in climate-controlled indoor environments and outdoor environments when walking between buildings or to vehicle and offices; potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids from students; exposure to various noises form classrooms, office equipment/machines, students and employees.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
In accordance with Federal civil rights law, civil rights regulations and policies, the Palmdale School District, its offices, and employees, are prohibited from discriminating based on age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, nationality, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, political beliefs, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity.

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None, or to be determined in accordance with position hours.
01

The information you provide will be used to determine your eligibility to continue in the selection process for this position. All work and education experience that is described or included in your response(s) must be included in the "Work Experience" and "Education" sections of the application. A rsum or other documentation to convey your education or experience will not be considered in lieu of completing all sections of the application.

• I have read and understand the instructions

02

Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a valid driver's license with proof of adequate insurance coverage?

• Yes
• No

04

Indicate the weight you are able to safely lift/carry?

• Under 30 pounds
• 30-39 pounds
• 40-49 pounds
• 50 pounds or more

05

Do you possess valid certification in CPR and First Aid training? (a Yes response requires you to attach the certification to the application before submitting)

• Yes
• No

06

Indicate your experience in providing health care services related to those mentioned in the job description.

• None
• Less than one year
• One year but less than two years
• Two years but less than three years
• Three years or more

07

Describe your specific experience or training that demonstrates your knowledge and skill in providing health care services (e.g. medical procedures such as suctioning to clear air passages, gastrostomy tube feeding and care, cauterization, colostomy, iliostomy care, oxygen administration, etc.). Otherwise, type "N/A"
08

This position has mandated requirements of either: An AA degree or higher, OR at least 48 college units, OR the ability to successfully pass our academic assessment (reading, language arts, math). If you possess a degree or completed 48 college units, official college transcripts must be attached to your application. If transcripts are not attached to the application, you will be required to take the academic assessment along with the job-specific exam.

• I have read and understand the requirements.

Required Question