Salary: $20.74 - $27.23 Hourly
Location : City of Industry, CA
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 0212/0726
Department: Instructional Help
Opening Date: 07/09/2026
Closing Date: 8/5/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Hacienda La Puente Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer
Hacienda La Puente Unified School District is named as one of the top 50 employers in California for 2020 and our employees have received a combined 12% salary increase for the 2022-2023 years! Apply now to join our team!
WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING ONLINE APPLICATIONS. You may apply online by clicking the "Apply" button on this page. If you need assistance applying online, please contact us at (626) 933-3920.
THE POSITION
Under general supervision of an administrator, performs a variety of instructional and routine clerical duties designed to free the instructor from routine work related to the programs; converses with students in a specified language other than English and translates into English for instructional personnel.
CURRENT OPENING: There are currently multiple part-time openings (10 months, 10 to 30 hours per week). The current opening requires the ability to be bilingual and biliterate in
SPANISH or MANDARIN. However, the same list may be used to fill additional or future vacancies for six months. Salary placement will be on Range 14 of the CSEA Salary Schedule. Initial salary placement for new employees is customarily at step 1 ($20.75 per hour) of this salary range.
SECOND LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT: Positions in this classification require the ability to speak, read, and write a second language in addition to English, and require bilingual proficiency for which selective certification may apply (Education Code 45277).
APPLICANT FILING INFORMATION: This recruitment is open to the public. An eligibility list will be established to fill vacancies for full time, part time, evening, summer, and substitute positions throughout the duration of the eligibility list. Eligibility lists typically last for six months. Vacant positions are filled from the top three ranks. Pursuant to PC Rule 6.2.10, the eligibility list established for this recruitment may be used for another related classification at the same or lower salary.
NOTE: Answers to supplemental questions and proof of your highest obtained education or transcripts must be submitted with your application. You may upload the documents to your online application (in the "Attachments" section) or fax them to Silvia Lagunas at (626) 333-7416.
Essential Duties
- Tutors individuals in small groups of students to reinforce and follow up learning activity.
- Utilizes English and a specified language other than English to assist certificated instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises.
- Monitors and assists students through drill, practice, and study activities following the presentation of instructional concepts by certificated instructional personnel.
- Assists in maintaining a neat, orderly, and attractive learning environment.
- Assists in the development of a variety of instructional materials for use with individual and small groups of students.
- Administers basic first aid.
- Operates a variety of instructional media, office machines, and equipment.
- Maintains student records and files.
OTHER RELATED DUTIES
- Translates orally or in writing as needed.
- Monitors resource center and assists students in the utilization of center material and equipment.
- Distributes and maintains an inventory of textbooks, supplies, and equipment.
- Collects, assembles, catalogs, and distributes resource materials.
- May assist in parent conferences
- Attends meetings or workshops.
- May assist instructor in producing and correcting homework assignments and bulletin board preparation.
- Performs other related duties as directed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Employees in this classification stand, walk, speak clearly, hear, have depth perception and color vision, distinguish shades, see small details.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Employees in this classification work primarily indoors, in direct contact with students, the public and other district staff, exposed to minor contagious illnesses (colds, flu, etc.), exposed to sever contagious illnesses/disease (tuberculosis, measles, mumps, chicken pox, hepatitis, etc.), without guidance from supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 requires public schools to be in compliance when hiring paraprofessionals for classroom instruction. The following requirements are:
Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent
AND ONEof the following:
- A minimum of 48 semester or 72 quarter units of college coursework.
- An Associate's or higher degree.
- Pass an assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching, reading, writing and mathematics.
Ideal candidates will have
Knowledge of:
- Public education goals and objectives.
- First aid.
Ability to:
- Communicate effectively by understanding, speaking, reading, and writing English and a specified language other than English.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with students.
- Perform routine clerical work.
- Make simple arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy.
- Operate a typewriter and other office equipment after training.
- Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Examination and Application Process
The screening and examination process for this position, which may be subject to modification, is designed to ensure a fair and job-related evaluation of all candidates. The process may include application screening, initial review of qualifications, verification of documentation or certifications, and, in some cases, supplemental application screening. The stated qualifications represent only the minimum requirements and do not guarantee eligibility for examination or placement on an eligibility list.
The examination may consist of any combination of the following: training and experience evaluation, written knowledge test, hands on/performance test, structured panel interview, situational judgement interview, or other assessments of fitness for the position. All parts of the examination process are job related. Candidates must achieve a passing score on each portion of the examination to advance to next stages and ultimately be placed on the eligibility list. Depending on the classification, eligibility lists may remain in effect for six months or one year.
To ensure timely submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit all required materials before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged out if the application is not submitted in full by the deadline. Upon successful submission, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email; please save or print these for your records. If you do not receive both confirmations, your application has not been received.
For technical assistance with the online application, please review the or contact their toll-free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Personnel Commission is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser.
Disability Accommodation
Please note that it is your responsibility to notify us at least three business days prior to the first test part if you will require reasonable accommodation during any part of the selection process. You are NOT required to disclose any information regarding disabilities at this time but may be required to submit documentation prior to accommodation being granted.
Equal Employment Opportunity District
Hacienda La Puente Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination against, and/or harassment of, District employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, gender identity, sex, or sexual orientation at a District site or activity.
Paid Holidays
Up to 16 holidays per year depending on months worked for all classified employees.
Paid Vacation
Vacation is prorated for all classified employees, based on the hours and months worked per year. Below is the vacation schedule for classified supervisors and classified staff.
Classified Employee Vacation Chart
1-5 years of service
- One day of vacation will be earned per month worked.
6-10 years of service
- One and one-quarter (1 ¼) days of vacation will be earned per month worked.
11-15 years of service
- One and one-half (1 ½) days of vacation will be earned per month worked.
16-20 years of service
- One and three-fourths (1 ¾) days of vacation will be earned per month worked.
21 + years of service
- Two (2) days of vacation will be earned per month worked.
Health Benefits
For positions 35 hours or more per week the District contributes $12,900 (subject to change) toward annual premium for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage. Partially paid benefits are available for part-time (20-34) hour employees. The District participates in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Lifetime retirement benefits provided for eligible retirees.
District Benefit Providers:
The following benefit providers are available for enrollment for eligible employees.
*Medical: Kaiser, United Health Care PPO/HMO
*Dental: Delta Dental (PPO) or DeltaCare USA (HMO)
*Vision: Vision Service Plan (VSP)
*Out of pocket costs are dependent on which provider is selected. Each provider has a different annual premium.
Retirement: PERS for positions 20 hours or more per week. Click on the link below to view the retirement formula that would apply to you:
Paid Sick Leave
Every regular classified employee, probationary or permanent, can earn paid sick leave credit(s) based on one day for each month in which such employees are in a paid status with the District. Earned, but unused sick leave can accumulate without limit. Full-time classified employees (those who work 8 hours per day, 5 days per week and 12 months per year) will normally earn twelve (12) days of sick leave credit(s) during each fiscal year.
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These supplemental questions are part of the selection process and are considered part of your application. These questions give you the opportunity to fully explain your background and qualifications as they pertain to this position. Read the following questions and respond to each question thoroughly and accurately. Your answers to the following supplemental questions are required for your application to be considered complete. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completion of the required application or supplemental questions. Resumes are NOT reviewed, therefore information on the resume will not be considered in the screening of the application.
NOTE: Be sure to respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information will be disqualified from further consideration, or, if hired, may be terminated from employment.
I have read and understand this statement.
02
Please identify your highest level of education obtained.
NOTE: If you have a foreign degree, it must be certified in the U.S. by an approved foreign credentials evaluation service provider. Candidates are responsible of ensuring the timely submission of the evaluation. Please note that foreign credential evaluation services typically take three to six weeks to provide evaluation reports. If you need a list of approved agencies, please contact us at 626-933-3920.
- No high school diploma or educational equivalent (e.g. GED)
- High school diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED)
- 48+ semester (72+ quarter) or more units from an accredited college
- Associate's degree or higher
03
You must provide the Personnel Commission office with proof of your highest level of education obtained at the time of application. You may upload the documents to your online application (in the "Attachments" section) at the time of application or fax them to Silvia Lagunas at (626) 333-7416.
I have read and understand this statement.
04
This classification requires the ability to speak, read, and write in a second language. In which of the following languages are you both bilingual and biliterate? (Check all that apply)
- Mandarin
- Spanish
- Other
- Do not speak a second language
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Are you willing to work part-time, on average 10 to 30 hours per week?
Required Question
