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
O P E N
SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE (MODERATE/SEVERE
DISABILITIES)
3.75-HOUR/10-MONTH POSITION
STARTING SALARY: RANGE 10 - $20.55-$22.68/Hour (Maximum of 2 years credit for work experience in a
public school district will be given.)
DEADLINE TO APPLY: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Funding for position is contingent upon receipt of Federal and State Funds.
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 learning and training activities.
- Monitors and assists students with special learning needs in drill, practice, and study activities as a follow-up
to the presentation of instructional lessons by instructional personnel.
- Directs students into safe learning and play activities and functions, and assists in shaping of appropriate
social behaviors.
- Assists in the management of students exhibiting challenging behaviors through the use of positive
reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques.
- Assists in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids geared to the instructional
level of children with special needs.
- 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 instruction equipment and software programs.
- 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 school registered nurse.
- Assists with medical procedures including tube feeding, catheter support, and suctioning under the training
of a credentialed school registered nurse.
- 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 pupil experiencing physical distress.
- 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), OR
➢ Have completed at least 2 years (48 semester units) of study at an institution of higher education (must
submit copy), OR
➢ Score 70% or better on the Hawthorne School District’s Instructional Aide Examination
Persons interested in applying and being interviewed for the position of Instructional Aide, must submit a Classified
Employment Application form, a copy of high school diploma, and college transcripts to the Hawthorne School
District Human Resources Office. Examinations and oral interviews will be scheduled thereafter. Applications may be
obtained from any school Principal or by contacting the Classified Personnel Manager, Glinda Medina, at (310) 676-2276 or
on the District website: www.hawthorne.k12.ca.us.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REOPEN, READVERTISE, DELAY, OR CANCEL LISTING OF THIS POSITION
Hawthorne School District Is An Equal Opportu nity - Affirmative Action - Title IX Employer
The Hawt horne 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
applicant 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.
6/13/2024