William S Hart Union High School District Personnel Commission

• Classified Employment

OPEN / COMPETITIVE ANNOUNCEMENT INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT

(IA)

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MILD/MODERATE PERMANENT POSITION RELEASE DATE

September 15, 2026 APPLICATION

DEADLINE

JOB POSTING:

Continuous

THE POSITION

26-IAMM-CONT

• 001

SALARY RANGE:

IA

• Mild/Moderate
• 9 months per year, 6 hours per day position 80
• Step 1: $18.

70/ Step 2: $19.75/ Step 3: $20.84/ Step 4: $21.90/ Step 5: $22.99 Current employees retain longevity pay; actual salary may exceed posted range. Only including your full legal name experience and education listed on your application will be considered for salary placement. Ensure all information, , is accurate at submission. A 5% stipend is added to the salary of any position above when the position is designated as a Special Circumstance Assistant (SCA). MINIMUM

• High school diploma or equivalent

QUALIFICATIONS

• LICENSES/ Valid CPR and First Aid certificate required PRIOR to start date

CERTIFICATES

May require a valid California Driver's License

APPLICATION

All applicants must apply online at:

INSTRUCTIONS

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hartdistrict

NOTIFICATION OF STATUS

A resume will NOT be accepted in lieu of a thoroughly completed online application.

EXAM PROCESS

Online applications will be screened to determine the minimum qualifications are met. Wr ten

Exam:

All applicants will be notified of his/her qualification status via email. written exam. Qualified applicants will be invited via email to a remote, on-demand

ALL APPLICANTS

Exam Weights

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Written:

100% As eligibilityA qualifyinglist.scoreRankingmust onbe achievedlist is determinedon all portionsby scoresof theattainedexamination(s)plus any applicableorder to beseniorityplaced points.on part of your rights, Merit Rule section 2.14.C, Review and Appeals of states, "if a candidate wishes to protest any part of the examination, the protest must be submittedExaminationwriting to the Classified Personnel during the five (5) day review period". The review period is the days following notificationDirectorf your test results. Please review this section in the rules for additional details. If you have any questions, please contact the Personnel Commission Office at (661) 259-0033, ext. 411. The William S. Hart Union High School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment), or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, national origin, immigration status, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, political affiliation, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Chief Administrative Officer

• Student Services and Section 504 Coordinator Jan Daisher, and/or Director of Human Resources and Title II / Title IX Coordinator, Jason d'Autremont.

Both can be reached at the William S. Hart Union High School District, 21380 Centre Pointe Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, (661) 259-0033, or by email: UCP@hartdistrict.org. El Distrito de Escuelas Secundarias William S. Hart Union prohíbe la discriminación, la intimidación, acoso (incluido el acoso sexual) o intimidación basada en la realidad o percepción de una persona raza, color, etnia, origen nacional, estado migratorio, ascendencia, religión, edad, estado civil, embarazo, estado parental, discapacidad física o mental, condición médica, estado militar o veterano, afiliación política, sexo, género, identidad de género, expresión de género, información genética, orientación sexual, o asociación con una persona o un grupo con uno o más de estos características percibidas. Para preguntas o quejas, comuníquese con el Director Administrativo

• Servicios Estudiantiles y Coordinador de la Sección 504, Jan Daisher, y/o con el Director de Recursos Humanos y Coordinador del Título II / Título IX, Jason d'Autremont.

Ambos pueden ser contactado en William S. Hart Union High School District, 21380 Centre Pointe Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, (661) 259-0033, o por correo electrónico: UCP@hartdistrict.org William S.

Hart Union High School District Position Description Position:

Instructional Assistant

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Special Education, Mild/Moderate Job Family:

Instructional Assistants FLSA:

non-exempt Approved by: Personnel Commission, November 17, 2010

Salary Range:

080 Summary Under the direction of the principal, assistant principal or designee, provides group and individual instructional and clerical support to teachers in classroom settings, assisting individuals or small groups of students to enhance learning. Assists teachers with instruction of students with mild to moderate disabilities, including emotionally disturbed. Distinguishing Career Features The Instructional Assistant

• Special Education, Mild/Moderate provides instructional assistance to classrooms where activities focus on assisting students with mild to moderate special needs, including students experiencing emotional or behavior disorders or difficulties.

Duties and responsibilities can be carried out by an incumbent who meets District requirements, namely, the passing of a rigorous competency exam and who demonstrates advanced knowledge, skill, and ability to work with special student populations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assists one or more teachers with presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises. Assists in conducting lessons and with other classroom activities such as projects, small group exercises, and independent study. Prepares for, and assists with classroom or learning lab projects and special assignments. Organizes materials and supplies to facilitate use by students, assists students requiring help, offers positive feedback and alternatives, and cleans up work areas following projects. Reinforces instructions given by teachers in reading, spelling, math, occupational, and other subjects. Performs demonstrations and illustrations of subjects taught. Maintain a positive working environment for individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing behavior modification strategies as directed by the teaching staff and/or program specialist. Assists in maintaining order among students in the classroom and school grounds. Supervises student behavior in the classroom, school grounds and gathering areas, field trips, special events, and in the community (without the presence of a teacher) during Community Based Instruction (CBI). Accompanies students going from one location to another. Observes, monitors, and controls behavior of students within approved procedures. Reports student academic and behavior progress and performance to teachers. Documents student progress by correcting assignments, collecting data and recording and charting functional curriculum based measurements. Assists with preparation/modification of instructional and testing materials. Suggests and may prepare materials that offer alternative approach to facilitate student learning. Confers, as needed, with teachers concerning student needs. Alert teacher to any special problems or information concerning students. Assists teachers and resource staff, to develop and evaluate individual and group educational goals and objectives. Assists and guides students by appropriate role modeling, emotional support, patience, and friendly, engaging attitude. Develops and uses incentives as positive reinforcement. Exercises constant classroom supervision of students. Assesses the need for, and uses appropriate discipline in accordance with grade level and student's ability to understand discipline. Prepares display and bulletin board materials for beautification and decoration of the classroom environment. Assists in maintaining a neat, orderly, and attractive learning environment that supports learning. May operate audiovisual equipment, computers, and other equipment that serves to assist and enhance instructional programs. May assist with loading and unloading of students onto buses and public transportation. May assist students with hygiene, toileting and/or catheterization. Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position. Qualifications Knowledge and Skills

• Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of age appropriate student development and guidance applicable for an educational setting, including those relating to special education dealing with severe emotional challenges.
• Working knowledge of the basic subjects taught in the District schools, including math, grammar, spelling, language, reading and/or functional curriculum with sufficient competency to assist students with individual or group studies.
• Behavior modification techniques and strategies.
• Basic knowledge of teaching and instruction and behavior management methods that enhance remedial learning.
• Basic clerical and record keeping processes.
• Special Education programs.
• Basic knowledge of personal computers and other equipment to support learning, record information, and send communications.
• Sufficient human relation skills to work productively and cooperatively with teachers, students, and parents in formal and informal settings, to exercise patience when conveying information, and demonstrate sensitivity to the special needs of students. Abilities
• Assist teaching staff with implementation of instructional goals and activities.
• Assist teaching staff with assessing the needs of individual students and assist in developing programs to meet those needs.
• Effectively handle sudden emotional swings of students.
• Interact with teachers and specialists in order to carry out assigned duties.
• Oversee students and perform general clerical tasks.
• Respect the confidential nature of student records and reports. Refrain from discussing student's problems outside of the classroom.
• Make informal presentations to individual and small groups of students and assist with or reinforce demonstrations of assigned subject matter to classroom sized groups.
• Establish positive communication with students and maintain patience and tact in working with students with special physical and emotional needs.
• Recognize and respond to emergency and/or hazardous conditions.
• Read, write, and communicate in English. Physical Abilities
• Perform indoors in an office and/or classroom/laboratory environment engaged in work of primarily a sedentary to a moderately active nature.
• Near visual acuity to read and write printed materials and computer screens.
• Hearing and speech ability for ordinary and telephonic conversation, to speak to groups, and to hear sound prompts from equipment.
• Ambulatory ability to move about office, classroom/laboratory, and school grounds, to tutor, assist with presentations, and reach work materials.
• Sufficient manual and finger dexterity to demonstrate teaching aids, to point out important words/figures to students, and to operate personal computers.
• Lift, carry, push, and move supplies, fixtures, etc., of light-to-medium weight (under 50 pounds) on a regular basis, and heavy weight (under 75 pounds) without labor saving equipment on an intermittent basis.
• Lift, carry, transfer and push students in wheelchairs or students with orthopaedic impairment.

Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent. Licenses and Certificates May require a valid California driver's license. May require and maintain valid first aid/CPR certification. Working Conditions Work is performed indoors and outdoors with some, yet infrequent exposure to health and safety considerations.