This school is located in Aguanga, CA which is approximately 35 miles from Hemet and 15 miles from Temecula

Work Hours: 8:00am - 2:45pm 

Legible and valid proof of EACH of the following item(s) MUST be attached to your application:

1) Updated Resume (Detailed, updated resume (relevant to this position) and work experience information is REQUIRED, as it will be factored for the recruitment process and salary placement)

2) Possession of an AA degree or higher or pass the District Advanced Instructional Aide assessment test

SKILLS ASSESSMENT WAIVER:

1) Attach proof of completion of at least two years of college (60 college credit units) to their application

OR

2) Attach proof of completion of an Associate degree or higher degree to their application.

**Unofficial transcripts clearly showing applicant name, school name, and date diploma/degree was awarded will also be accepted**

The most qualified candidates who require a skills exam will be contacted to attend our first available testing date.

**We recommend working on a desktop to complete and submit your application, as you may encounter issues working on a mobile device.**

PLEASE NOTE:

• Failure to attach any or all required documents will cause you to be screened out. 
• All applicants must complete the entire application. Failure to not answer any questions will cause you to be screened out. 
• Documents received in person, via email, via fax, and/or after the deadline will NOT be considered. 

Only the most qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Eligible candidates must meet the minimum experience/education requirements included in the job description. Please specify in your application/resume how you meet the minimum experience/education requirements for this position.

Failure to do so may cause you to get screened out. 

Applicants will be notified via email on the status of their application.  It is very important to watch for District emails as all communications will be done by email ONLY.

JOB SUMMARY

Positions allocated to this class are distinguished from other Instructional Aides by being assigned to assist teacher, specialist or therapist in providing academic, therapeutic, medical and social instruction and assistance to individuals or small groups of severely and physically handicapped students, including seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, the blind, deaf, and orthopedically impaired. This position performs special duties relative to the needs of each special education student in addition to performing the regular duties typical of the Instructional Aide (Classroom). This position serves as an Instructional Aide to teachers, the full responsibility for appropriate instruction; training, curriculum materials and evaluation procedures remain with the teacher.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Follow teacher’s lesson plans and assist in preparation of plans or develop own plans based on teacher’s direction and explanation of students’ physical and/or educational needs;

• Work with and provide care for the physical needs of students in a program for aurally handicapped;

• Perform specialized instructional assistance in: adaptive physical education and implementing APE instruction;

• Care for wheelchair bound students, assistance with mobility.

• Assist in identifying students needing remedial instruction in movement skills and providing activities for improvement of skills in body image, spatial awareness balance, locomotion, strength and agility;

• Assist students with personal hygiene and in developing self-help grooming skills as appropriate as eating, washing, oral care, and toileting;

• Assist in changing diapers as needed;

• Assist students with medication according to establish guidelines and procedures;

• Assist in the evaluation of the instruction and the students’ progress and problems;

• Assist teacher in preparing a variety of learning materials;

• Assist teacher with carrying out and assessing individual educational plans for students;

• Perform routine clerical tasks related to classroom record keeping and instructional material preparation;

• Operate or learn to operate a variety of audiovisual equipment, office equipment, electronic teaching machines, assistive technology, and computer terminals;

• File and record test scores, grades and other data in student files;

• Assist in administering, proctoring and scoring tests and charting student progress;

• Accompany students on field trips;

• May attend in-service training sessions, back-to-school nights and other school activities;

• Respect confidential nature of pupil records and school reports;

• Assist teacher in maintaining discipline and maintain classroom, playground or other areas.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Basic techniques and methods for effective instruction with students;

• Special characteristics related to the instruction of physically handicapped or students with exceptional needs;

• Typing, filing and other general clerical skills;

• Principles and techniques of discipline and behavior modification;

• Proper use and positioning of specialized equipment and apparatus.

ABILITY TO

• Follow safety procedures and understand and carry out written & verbal instructions;

• Work effectively with staff, students & public;

• Provide patient, sensitive, gentle and tactful assistance to students and parents;

• Learn and provide for the special needs, problems, and requirements of severely and physically handicapped students;

• Organize tasks, set priorities;

• Maintain work pace;

• Perform repetitive & varied tasks;

• Work autonomously;

• Make independent decisions;

• Demonstrate problem-solving skills;

• Direct & instruct children;

• Respond appropriately to evaluation & changes in the work setting;

• Manage multiple tasks;

• Project a mature, constructive, stable and positive attitude in learning environment;

• Learn pertinent procedures and functions quickly and apply them without close and immediate supervision;

• Understand the basic concepts of child growth and development and possess a genuine liking of students;

• Keep records and perform routine clerical duties;

• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with those contacted in the course of work.

• Meet the requirements for the No Child Left Behind Act with possession of an AA degree or higher or pass the District No Child Left Behind assessment test.

EDUCATION

• High School diploma or general degree (GED), and possession of the knowledge and abilities listed above.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

• Possession of a current First Aid and current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate

EXPERIENCE

• One year of paid or volunteer experience working with children of various age levels requiring a specialized learning environment;

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out the essential functions of the position.

Physical Demands

Sit, look down, turn neck (frequently); carry, push, pull, and lift 25 to 50 pounds of force (frequently); walk, stand, bend, stoop, reach, twist (occasionally); Squat, kneel, push, pull, climb stairs (infrequently); Grasp/ manipulate materials, equipment, and supplies (frequently); use seeing, hearing & speaking (continuously).

Working Conditions

Working conditions include: Indoor classrooms, outdoor school yard & grounds. Exposure to student & playground noise (moderate); seasonal temperatures, dust and wind.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with disability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Classified Bargaining Unit Position

April 2014

For all complaints concerning students, employees, and programs please contact: 

Dr. Carol Tomeo, Director, Title IX, Compliance & Resolution

ctomeo@hemetusd.org

1791 W. Acacia Avenue

Hemet, CA 92545

(951) 765-5100 ext. 2255

For questions concerning Section 504, please contact: 

Joshua Workman, Director, Student Support Services

jworkman@hemetusd.org

1791 W. Acacia Avenue

Hemet, CA 92545

(951) 765-5100 ext. 3500

For questions concerning educational equity, please contact: 

Michael Schanze, Coordinator of Child Welfare & Attendance

and Educational Equity

mschanze@hemetusd.org

1791 W. Acacia Avenue

Hemet, CA 92545

(951) 765-5100 ext. 3700

HUSDs nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located under the District's Board Policy listings at this link.  

To report information about conduct that may constitute discrimination or make a complaint of discrimination under Title IX, please refer to the HUSD website at this link.