Special Ed. Instructional Assistant, MildMod Various Sites

About the Employer

MISSIONEnsure High Achievement for ALL a culture of high expectations and academic rigor and an environment of support understanding and emotional safety all Baldwin Park Unified School District students will graduate with a valued and highly respected diploma prepared with the relevant skills knowledge and personal attributes necessary for success in a university or other institution of higher education and/or any post-secondary options of their VALUES -- Learning FIRSTFamily: Collaboration Community Culture DiversityIntegrity: Honesty Respect Transparency TrustworthinessRigor: Achievement Action Risk-Taking Solution-DrivenService: Accountability Advocacy Dedication SupportThrive: Creativity Passion Positivity Vision

Job Description / Essential Elements: Print

Duties listed below are representative of this classification but not all positions incorporate all tasks. Duties will vary somewhat among positions. Incumbents are assigned to a teacher or administrator of a special education program and may also assist students in mainstream classes. Provide instruction as directed by a teacher to individuals or small groups in a variety of areas including cognitive gross and fine motor skills feeding skills self-help skills and behavior control music and art to students experiencing various physical and learning handicaps; assist students arriving and leaving classrooms by wheeling chairs; positioning and repositioning students and medical equipment as appropriate; assist teachers in maintaining the health and safety of special education students by being aware of the environment and the potential hazards of each students actions; assisting the teacher according to established guidelines and procedures; serve lunch and feed students with severe eating problems and monitor self feeding students as directed by a teacher; take appropriate action when students have difficulty while eating; assist students with personal hygiene; wash hands and faces; monitor individual toilet training schedules change clothing as needed; assist students with braces and other mechanical apparatus; monitor and observe student conduct and utilize approved behavior management techniques to redirect inappropriate behaviors; assist speech and adaptive P.E. specialist with motor development activities that may include body movement stretching and swimming; administer first aid and CPR as needed to students with chronic and acute medical problems; assist teacher in maintaining a variety of records including student data sheets and graphs of student progress; assist in monitoring and reporting behavior changes and seizure activity as directed; prepare maintain set up and take down instructional material and bulletin boards as directed by the teacher; assist students getting on and off the bus including students in wheelchairs; with walker accompany medically involved students on the bus as assigned; may participate in parent conferences if requested; should incorporate behavior and safety.

Requirements / Qualifications

The Baldwin Park Unified School District is recruiting for an Instructional Aide - Special Education. Under the direction of a Special Education Teacher or other certificated employee the employee will assist in implementing the instructional programs for students special needs. Additionally the employee will assist in meeting special needs which may include feeding toileting positioning and monitoring the health conditions of a medically involved student. The employee will relieve the teacher of routine clerical duties and perform other duties as a full description of the duties assigned please review the job Park Unified School District offers an exceptional benefits package (medical dental vision and membership in the CalPERS retirement system).

The selection process tentatively consists of the District application review pass the Districts instructional proficiency exam and interviews. The Human Resources Department will contact all applicants once the selection process has been :Tuesday & Thursday: 8:30 am - 2:30 pmIMPORTANT DATES: Emails will be sent to all applicants and only qualified applicants will be given the exam and interview information. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation:(a) A high school diploma or equivalent is required (b) Pass the BPUSD district instructional aide examination (c) Or completion of at least two years of study at an institution of higher education or an associates degree or higher in lieu of taking the BPUSD exam (must provide proof)Preference:Special Education LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATESValid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency. The following must be submitted with your online application for interview consideration:

• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 Letters recent within 2 years must be dated & signed)
• Proof of HS Graduation (High School Diploma Transcripts or GED )
• Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

The Baldwin Park Unified School District is recruiting for an Instructional Aide - Special Education. Under the direction of a Special Education Teacher or other certificated employee the employee will assist in implementing the instructional programs for students special needs. Additionally the employee will assist in meeting special needs which may include feeding toileting positioning and monitoring the health conditions of a medically involved student. The employee will relieve the teacher of routine clerical duties and perform other duties as a full description of the duties assigned please review the job Park Unified School District offers an exceptional benefits package (medical dental vision and membership in the CalPERS retirement system).

The selection process tentatively consists of the District application review pass the Districts instructional proficiency exam and interviews. The Human Resources Department will contact all applicants once the selection process has been :Tuesday & Thursday: 8:30 am - 2:30 pmIMPORTANT DATES: Emails will be sent to all applicants and only qualified applicants will be given the exam and interview information. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation:(a) A high school diploma or equivalent is required (b) Pass the BPUSD district instructional aide examination (c) Or completion of at least two years of study at an institution of higher education or an associates degree or higher in lieu of taking the BPUSD exam (must provide proof)Preference:Special Education LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATESValid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency. The following must be submitted with your online application for interview consideration:

• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 Letters recent within 2 years must be dated & signed)
• Proof of HS Graduation (High School Diploma Transcripts or GED )
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. We reserve the right to reopen re-advertise delay or cancel filling this position. Priority consideration may be given to internal candidates (District employees) for interviews; however external candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Please note that all correspondences will be via email only including interview date and times exam information delays or cancellations of recruitments and other important information as it relates to your application and recruitment to provide correct contact information including not properly filling out the sections of the application and incomplete application package will result in disqualification for this : A resume cannot be substituted for an online application or for any section of the online be considered for the position you must fill out the education and experience sections of the application and your education and experience must demonstrate that you meet the initial requirements for the position. You must do this within any and all portions of the application that request this unpaid volunteer experience must be verified by a supervisory signature from the volunteer agency on official agency letterhead. Verification must specify: (1) the period of service (2) amount of time worked during this period and (3) the duties and responsibilities performed by the Baldwin Park Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin gender disability age marital status or religion in any of its policies practices or procedures. If you believe you have been discriminated against contact Dr. William Avila Director of Human Resources 3699 N. Holly Ave. Baldwin Park CA 91706; .Official offers of employment are made by the Baldwin Park Unified School District Human Resources Department and are made contingent upon Board approval. It is also required that a final offer of employment will only be made after the candidate has successfully been fingerprinted and clearance for employment is authorized by Human Resources. Costs for livescan services shall be borne by the you need assistance with the online application please contact Alyn Vasquez Personnel Technician via email at

Comments and Other Information

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. We reserve the right to reopen re-advertise delay or cancel filling this position. Priority consideration may be given to internal candidates (District employees) for interviews; however external candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Please note that all correspondences will be via email only including interview date and times exam information delays or cancellations of recruitments and other important information as it relates to your application and recruitment to provide correct contact information including not properly filling out the sections of the application and incomplete application package will result in disqualification for this : A resume cannot be substituted for an online application or for any section of the online be considered for the position you must fill out the education and experience sections of the application and your education and experience must demonstrate that you meet the initial requirements for the position. You must do this within any and all portions of the application that request this unpaid volunteer experience must be verified by a supervisory signature from the volunteer agency on official agency letterhead. Verification must specify: (1) the period of service (2) amount of time worked during this period and (3) the duties and responsibilities performed by the Baldwin Park Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin gender disability age marital status or religion in any of its policies practices or procedures. If you believe you have been discriminated against contact Dr. William Avila Director of Human Resources 3699 N. Holly Ave. Baldwin Park CA 91706; .Official offers of employment are made by the Baldwin Park Unified School District Human Resources Department and are made contingent upon Board approval. It is also required that a final offer of employment will only be made after the candidate has successfully been fingerprinted and clearance for employment is authorized by Human Resources. Costs for livescan services shall be borne by the you need assistance with the online application please contact Alyn Vasquez Personnel Technician via email at

Required Experience:

Junior IC