Los Angeles Unified School District - Job Opportunity

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1 Los Angeles Unified School District - Job Opportunity Job Posting Title Reference code Health Care Assistant (Instructional Assistance) JP XA2 Minimum Salary $ Hourly Maximum Salary $ Hourly Application Open Date 02/16/2017 Application Close 03/15/2017 Information about LAUSD We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public schools, with the serious work of tailoring the learning environment to better serve our community. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in the business of education. We are technical professionals, skilled workers, support staff, executives, and community champions. We do our jobs with a sense of integrity, accountability, and pride in shaping the future. Our contributions here impact our number one customers - the 600,000 plus K-12 students of LAUSD. With over 1,000 job titles to choose from, build your rewarding career here by joining nearly 30,000 employees, and achieve new levels of success in your career! Department or School Site IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to the limited space available for the mandatory Health Care Assistant training, RECRUITMENT WILL BE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 200 APPLICATIONS FILED. As such, we recommend that you submit your application for consideration ASAP, and not wait until the last minute. WORK SHIFT: LAUSD is ONLY recruiting for 6-hour (9 months per year) Health Care Assistant positions. Only candidates who are willing to accept 6-hour, 9-month positions should apply for this recruitment. Additionally, candidates should indicate their willingness to accept this

2 work shift in the "desired employment" questionnaire included in the online application. TRAINING: As noted in the Employment Selection Process section below, candidates for this position MUST attend a mandatory 3-day Health Care Assistant training which is tentatively scheduled for Monday April 10, Tuesday April 11, and Wednesday April 12, 2017 from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM each day. Please note that candidates must attend ALL THREE days of training in order to be considered for the position. Benefits Job Duties/Responsibilities Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). Vacation: Two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service. Paid Holidays: 11 days. NOTE: Positions in this job classification will be offered on a 9 month basis - salary and paid time off for 9 month positions will be adjusted accordingly. Health Care Assistants assist teachers and nurses by helping in the training and education of disabled students by presenting educational material or exercises, and applying approved medical procedures. Typical duties include, but are not limited to: *Performing or assisting the School Nurse with basic nursing care and protocols. These protocols may include: catheterization, gastrostomy tube feeding, oral suctioning, ostomy care, tracheostomy, suctioning, and other procedures as assigned by the School Nurse. *Performing a variety of activities pertinent to training, disciplining, and tutoring in order to inculcate habits, knowledge, and skills in disabled students. *Presenting lessons to a student or group of students, and checking accuracy of students' work and presenting additional assignments as directed by the teacher. PLEASE NOTE: The duty statements listed above do not constitute the exhaustive list of duties for this position. For a comprehensive list of duties performed, please visit the Personnel Commission's website at and click on the "class descriptions" link. Minimum Requirements PROMOTIONAL STATUS IS REQUIRED. You must be a current or retired employee of LAUSD with 130 paid days in regular status in the

3 Classified Service or permanent status in the Certificated Service or have been laid-off within the past 39 months from a regular, permanent LAUSD position in which you passed probation. Laid-off employees' eligibility as a promotional candidate expires at the end of their 39 month period; as such, laid-off employees applying for promotional career opportunities may not be eligible to complete the assessment process or may be removed from the employment eligibility list once their eligibility as a promotional candidate expires. Education: In compliance with the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLBA) and related legislations, paraprofessionals who provide instructional assistance are required to pass the District Proficiency Test and possess a high-school diploma or equivalent educational proficiency, and one of the following: (A) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from a recognized college or university, OR (B) Possession of an associate's degree from a recognized college or university, OR (C) Receipt of a passing score on the Instructional Assistance Test. Please Note: A Bachelor's degree or higher from a recognized college or university can be used to substitute for all of the above requirements, EXCEPT the high school diploma. Candidates must also possess twelve (12) college semester units or 18 quarter units in courses such as child growth and development, sociology, psychology, health, education, or courses directly related to the physical care or psychology of the disabled. Experience: (A) One year of paid experience assisting teachers in providing classroom instruction and in caring for the physical and social needs of students with disabilities, OR (B) One year of paid experience in an education program for children with disabilities and current status as a permanent Special Education Assistant. Special: *A First-Aid Certificate issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross must be kept valid during the term of employment. *A CPR Certificate issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross must be kept valid during the term of employment. Special Physical Requirements: *Ability to speak clearly and loudly enough to be heard throughout the

4 classroom. *Ability to safely lift and carry or assist in lifting and carrying students of varying weights. *Manual dexterity sufficient to provide medical treatments. Desirable Qualifications The Division of Special Education is seeking qualified and passionate individuals to perform critical roles as Health Care Assistants. Ideal candidates will possess a comprehensive understanding of the technical knowledge required for this position, including common medical conditions affecting disabled students, as well as procedures related to disease control and prevention; first-aid concepts; procedures for administering medicine in a school setting; and special education concepts. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have a proven history of effective interpersonal relationships; the ability to make informed decisions under highly stressful conditions; the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a challenging workload; and high levels of dependability and reliability, as evidenced by a strong attendance record. Employment Selection Process The employment assessment for this position tentatively consists of two multiple-choice assessments (one given before training and one after training); a Health Care Assistant training course and performance assessment; and an interview. (1) Candidates who apply and meet the minimum job requirements for this position will be invited to participate in a computerized multiple-choice assessment. (2) Candidates who meet the minimum job requirements and are successful on this assessment will be invited to participate in a three-day (8 hours/day) Health Care Assistant training course. (3) At the conclusion of the course, candidates who attend ALL THREE days of training will participate in a performance assessment designed to evaluate their ability to effectively perform the medical procedures taught as part of the training course. (4) Candidates who are successful on the performance test will be invited to participate in a second computerized multiple-choice assessment. (5) Finally, candidates who pass this second multiple-choice assessment will be invited to participate in the interview. The TENTATIVE testing dates are provided below (may be subject to

5 change): (1) Computerized Multiple-Choice Assessment #1: March 16, 17, 20 & 21, (2) Health Care Assistant Training (MANDATORY): Monday April 10, Tuesday April 11, and Wednesday April 12, 2017 (3 days total, 8 hours/day). (3) Performance Assessment: April 12, (4) Computerized Multiple-Choice Assessment #2: April 25 & 27, (5) Interviews: Week of May 8, Please be sure to include correspondence as an approved sender so that messages aren't accidentally placed into your junk folder. If you are unable to attend the scheduled dates, please note that we will likely be recruiting for this position in the future. We encourage you to visit our website, periodically to check for the next recruitment and we encourage you to apply again. For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the 'My LAUSD Career' section of our website at Application Process RECEIVING COMMUNICATION ABOUT THE SELECTION PROCESS - IMPORTANT NOTE: All correspondence related to this employment selection process (Invitation & results letters) will be sent through . (Please check your frequently to ensure you receive the most up-to-date information.) For CURRENT LAUSD EMPLOYEES: Correspondence will be sent to your WORK account. For NON-LAUSD employees, including LAID-OFF, FORMER LAUSD EMPLOYEES: Correspondence will be sent to the address you indicated in your candidate profile. DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION? Please visit and click on "help desk service request form" located to the left of the Quick Links. To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons

6 shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) for more information. Additional Posting Information IMPORTANT NOTE: Once you submit your application, you should receive an message confirming that you successfully submitted your application. If you DO NOT receive this message on the same day you apply, it is likely that you did not submit your application. For assistance with your application, please contact a member of our technical support team at the number provided above. Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.