CLASSIFIED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
O P E N

SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE
HOURS: 3 TO 3.75-Hours per Day

WORK DAYS: 181 Days/Year

STARTING SALARY: RANGE 8 - $17.08-$18.86/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.

• Tutors 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 acting-out student behavior 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 and films, including confidential student records and medical information.

• 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.

• May administer medication in accordance with specific medical instruction.

• 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.

• May participate in parent conferences, and pupil instruction and training planning processes.

• May assist in cleaning and changing children who have toileting needs.

• 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 Exam

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 by contacting the Classified Personnel Manager, Glinda Medina, at
(310) 676-2276 or on the District website at:

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REOPEN, READVERTISE, DELAY, OR CANCEL LISTING OF THIS POSITION

Hawthorne School District Is An Equal Opportunity - 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.

12/20/2022 – M/M