Teachers aide Jobs in Palmdale, CA

Salary : $18.78 Hourly

Location : Within the boundaries of the Long Beach Unified School District, CA

Job Type : Part Time 10-months (less than 20 hrs / week no ben)

Job Number : 25-0167-5255

Department : Site To Be Determined

Opening Date : 02 / 06 / 2025

Job Summary

Please note :

All applications must be submitted online. Positions in this class generally range from 1-3 hours per day.

All notices for this recruitment will be sent via email.

Applications for this job posting may be considered for substitute work and to fill future vacancies as needed.

Under the supervision of a Principal or designee, provide for and assure a safe, clean and secure environment for students participating in playground, physical education, meal periods and recreational activities; organize and oversee recreational and playground activities; perform related duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties

The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.

• Maintain control and discipline of students participating in playground, physical education, meal periods and recreational activities; communicate rules and expectations to students; settle disputes; prepare written disciplinary referrals as appropriate. E

Establish positive relationships with students and staff; promote good public relations with parents and the local community. E

Communicate with school administration and staff regarding pertinent information such as special events, site programs and observations and incidents relating to specific students. E

Organize and oversee recreational and playground activities; properly store playground equipment and supplies; apply District policies, procedures and regulations related to assigned activities. E

Monitor and circulate throughout assigned school areas including playgrounds, sports fields and bus lines; promote safety and acceptable attitudes related to good citizenship, integrity, fair play, sportsmanship and respect for property and rights of others. E

Apply school nutrition program rules by monitoring and controlling student behavior in the cafeteria lines, dining rooms, lunch benches, restrooms and playground areas; during inclement weather monitor and control student behavior throughout nutrition service periods in classrooms and auditoriums; encourage good manners and proper nutrition; assist cafeteria supervisor after lunch. E

Conduct periodic inventory and safety checks of playground supplies; perform visual inspections of playgrounds and surrounding areas for potential hazards; report safety concerns to supervisor. E

Perform incidental housekeeping tasks such as arranging objects, putting items away, wiping down tables, chairs, work and play areas, toys and equipment, creating bulletin boards and displays, and arranging furniture. E

Administer first aid or necessary physical assistance to ill or distressed students; report playground injuries to supervisor; complete required accident reports. E

Train new Recreation Aides as directed; schedule Recreation Aide staffing to assure adequate coverage as assigned by the position; may arrange for substitute coverage as needed. E

Operate a walkie-talkie and radio for emergency assistance as necessary. E

Attend and participate in meetings, workshops, in-services and training programs. E

Perform related duties as assigned.

Note : At the end of some of the duty statements there is an italicized E which identifies essential duties required of the classification. This is strictly for use in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Employment Standards

Knowledge of :

Safe playground practices and appropriate student conduct.

Oral and written communication skills.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Basic first aid.

Ability to :

Monitor, observe and report student behavior according to approved policies and procedures.

Understand, apply and explain school rules, regulations and procedures.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Understand behaviors of school aged children.

Demonstrate understanding and patience toward students.

Administer first aid or necessary physical assistance to ill or distressed students.

Learn District organization, operations, policies and procedures.

Meet schedules and timelines.

Observe health and safety regulations.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Complete forms and prepare schedules and routine reports related to assigned activities.

Operate a walkie-talkie.

Training and Experience :

Any combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired skills, knowledge or abilities may be considered.

Special Requirements

If you have questions regarding your applications or the recruitment process you may contact : [email protected] or 562-435-5708.

Nondiscrimination Statement : The Long Beach Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, or bullying, targeted at any student or employee by anyone, based on the student or employees actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy and related conditions, parental status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer : Steve Rockenbach, Director of Employee Relations,1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-997-8220, [email protected] and Title IX Coordinator : Kimberly Dalton, Director of Human Resource Services, 1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-997-8108, [email protected] and 504 Coordinator : Jenny R. Acosta, Program Administrator, 2221 Argonne Ave, LB 90815, 562-986-6870, [email protected].

If you have questions regarding your applications or the recruitment process you may contact : [email protected] or 562-435-5708.

SELECTION PROCEDURE :

The examination process for this recruitment may be comprised of one or any combination of the following : screening of the applicant's training, background, and experience; evaluation of responses on a supplemental application; written examination(s); qualifications appraisal oral examination; performance examination; or technical oral examination, scored on a job-related basis. Only the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.

The eligibility list for this classification will remain in effect for a period of 6 months.

The District provides excellent medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits as well as an income protection plan for eligible Classified employees.

For more information regarding health benefits please visit :

Classified employees earn paid vacation at the initial rate of 14 days for full-time 12 month employees (.055 hour for each hour worked) and receive increases after 5, 10, and 15 years of service for a total of 21 days after 15 years.

12 month Classified employees earn 13 working days of sick leave each year which are accumulated indefinitely. Employees of other California school districts who have accrued sick leave may transfer it to LBUSD in accordance with the California Education Code.

12 month Classified employees receive 14 paid holidays per year.

Completion of the following supplemental questions is required of all applicants. This is considered a test component in the examination process. An evaluation of candidates' responses will be made by a screening panel following the application deadline. A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. Your Work Experience in the application must also include all of your recent and relevant experience in order for your application and supplemental to be considered. For those questions to which you have no response, please indicate no response.DO NOT refer the reader to your resume. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completion of the required application or supplemental materials. Please answer by selecting Yes as confirmation that you read these instructions.

Are you willing and able to provide for and assure a safe, clean and secure environment for students participating in playground, physical education, meal periods and recreational activities?

Are you willing and able to work in an indoor and outdoor environment?

Are you willing and able to work in seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions?

Are you willing and able to walk and stand for extended periods of time?

Are you willing and able to bend at the waist, kneel or crouch to assist students?

Are you willing and able to lift and carry light objects weighing up to ten pounds?

Are you physically able to reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally?

Are you willing and physically able to twist and turn to monitor student activities?

Are you willing and physically able to hear and speak to exchange information?

Are you willing and able to use hands and fingers to operate playground equipment?

Are you physically able to see to monitor student activities?

Please select the site(s) you are interested in :

This next section is considered an examination. Please respond to each question as you would if you were at work as a Recreation Aide. Please complete this section on your own as it is considered a test.Please type your initials to certify that you understand the instructions and will proceed with the exam. (If you type anything other than your initials, your examination will not be scored and you will be disqualified from this examination.)

Recreation Aides are role models for students. Students frequently watch employees as they perform their job. You should always act in a positive way and set an excellent example for students. As a Recreation Aide, you should be positive and set good examples for students because students are watching you.

It is important to be on-time and ready to work because you are responsible for providing a safe, clean and secure environment for children.

If a student is upset and yells at you, what should you do

A Recreation Aide should treat all students and their family members in a manner that is fair and free from bias.

When students are continually unruly and hard to manage, a Recreation Aide should :

When working with students you should :

It is a good idea to discuss a student's bad behavior with the student's friends because the friends will put pressure on the student to stop the bad behavior.

When a student has a temper tantrum because they want something, it is best to :

If you make a mistake, you should :

PLEASE NOTE : All notifications will be sent via email.Applicants must check their emails on a regular basis to find out their status on an application. Emails we send may be caught by spam filters and it is the responsibility of the applicant to check their spam / junk folder.

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