Special Ed. Instructional Assistant, Specialized Health - Various Sites

Special Ed. Instructional Assistant, Specialized Health

• Various Sites at Baldwin Park Unified School District Print Application Deadline 5/7/2026 1:58 PM Pacific Date Posted 4/28/2026 Contact Alyn Vasquez Number of Openings 8 Salary Pay Range $21.12
• $25.56 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info $21.12
• $25.56/Hourly Range 16.5 of the Classified Salary Schedule Length of Work Year 180-Day Position; 6 hours daily Monday
• Friday Employment Type Part Time Baldwin Park High School (0313) 8:30 am
• 3:00 pm Bursch Elementary School (0670) 8:00 am
• 2:30 pm De Anza Elementary School (0285) 8:00 am
• 2:30 pm Geddes Elementary School (0846) 8:00 am
• 2:30 pm Jones Middle School (0308) 8:00 am
• 2:30 pm Sierra Vista Middle School (0306) 8:00 am
• 2:30 pm Sierra Vista High School (0894) 8:30 am
• 3:00 pm Vineland Elementary School (0855) 8:00 am
• 2:30 pm About the Employer MISSION Ensure High Achievement for ALL Learners.

VISION In 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 choice.

CORE VALUES

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Learning FIRST Family:

Collaboration, Community, Culture, Diversity Integrity:

Honesty, Respect, Transparency, Trustworthiness Rigor:

Achievement, Action, Risk-Taking, Solution-Driven Service:

Accountability, Advocacy, Dedication, Support Thrive:

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 Assistant

• Specialized Health.

Under the direction of a Special Education Teacher, credentialed school nurse, or other certificated employee. The employee will perform a variety of functions and activities pertaining to the care, instruction and training of individuals needing specialized health care. The employee will assist in meeting special needs, which may include feeding, toileting, positioning, monitoring health conditions of medically involved students. The employee will also assist in implementing the instructional program for students with special needs, relieve the teacher of routine clerical duties, and perform other duties as required. For a full description of the duties assigned, please review the job description. Baldwin 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 finalized.

TESTING:

Tuesday & Thursday:

8:30 am

• 2:30 pm

IMPORTANT DATES

Emails will be sent to all applicants and only qualified applicants will be given the exam and interview information.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school; successful completion of the District instructional aide examination. Any combination of training and experience which demonstrates the skills, abilities, and personal characteristics necessary for successful performance. Experience working with children in particular children with special needs.

Preference:

Special Education experience.

REQUIRED LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES

Valid 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 (Copy of HS Diploma, GED, or HS Trancripts) Resume Requirements / Qualifications The Baldwin Park Unified School District is recruiting for an Instructional Assistant

• Specialized Health.

Under the direction of a Special Education Teacher, credentialed school nurse, or other certificated employee. The employee will perform a variety of functions and activities pertaining to the care, instruction and training of individuals needing specialized health care. The employee will assist in meeting special needs, which may include feeding, toileting, positioning, monitoring health conditions of medically involved students. The employee will also assist in implementing the instructional program for students with special needs, relieve the teacher of routine clerical duties, and perform other duties as required. For a full description of the duties assigned, please review the job description. Baldwin 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 finalized.

TESTING:

Tuesday & Thursday:

8:30 am

• 2:30 pm

IMPORTANT DATES

Emails will be sent to all applicants and only qualified applicants will be given the exam and interview information.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school; successful completion of the District instructional aide examination. Any combination of training and experience which demonstrates the skills, abilities, and personal characteristics necessary for successful performance. Experience working with children in particular children with special needs.

Preference:

Special Education experience.

REQUIRED LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES

Valid 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 (Copy of HS Diploma, GED, or HS Trancripts) 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 process. Failure 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 recruitment.

NOTE:

A resume cannot be substituted for an online application or for any section of the online application. To 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 information. Any 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 volunteer. 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; (626) 962-3311. 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 candidate. If you need assistance with the online application, please contact Alyn Vasquez, Personnel Technician, via email at avasquez753@bpusd.net. 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 process. Failure 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 recruitment.

NOTE:

A resume cannot be substituted for an online application or for any section of the online application. To 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 information. Any 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 volunteer. 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; (626) 962-3311. 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 candidate. If you need assistance with the online application, please contact Alyn Vasquez, Personnel Technician, via email at avasquez753@bpusd.net. Links Related To This Job View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits

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