Lompoc Unified School District
Salary: $22.44 - $27.28 Hourly
Location : Lompoc Unified School District, CA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number:
Department: Special Education Services
Opening Date: 05/20/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
HEALTH PARAEDUCATOR PROFESSIONAL / CNA
POSTING IS OPEN AND PROMOTIONAL WITH PROMOTIONAL TAKING PRECEDENCE
This recruitment is to begin filling positions for the 25/26 School Year - Assignments would begin August 11, 2025
The established Eligibility List will remain in effect for one year.
The District has the right to limit the number of eligible which can be reasonably used during the existence of the eligibility list. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
FOR A COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT:
Current Vacancy for Immediate Hire:
Multiple Health Paraeducator/CNA positions for 6.0 - 7.0 hours per day / 10 months
Application Process:
Applicants who successfully meet the employment standards outlined in the Required Qualifications in the job description and the supplemental questionnaire questions in the application will be invited to participate in the testing process.
Tentative Testing Schedule for this Recruitment:
Written Testing Date: Testing will be held from June 11, 2025, through August 27, 2025. Testing will be 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, exclusively on Wednesdays (walk-in basis, no appointment necessary). Only qualified applicants will receive an email invitation to participate in the testing process.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide detailed information on their application to demonstrate how they meet the employment standards (Minimum Qualifications for Education and Experience and Licenses and other Requirements) shown below:
Education and Experience :
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from secondary school or equivalent GED, Valid Certified Nurse Assistant Certificate/License, and at least one (1) year experience working with children within an organized setting.
Incumbents must meet requirements specified under Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
Special Qualifications upon hire for positions at a school site that is supported by Title I funds include:
Examples of Duties
Under the direction of the Director of Special Education with oversight of an assigned supervisor, perform direct student care and student care related activities, including but not limited to personal care (i.e., toileting, feeding), activities of daily living and other skills necessary for student to be able to access the school environment and make progress toward the mastery of individual IEP goals. Incumbents in this classification may support students to access the learning environment by assisting with mobility limitations and supporting certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction of assigned student(s).
Education and Experience:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from secondary school or equivalent GED, Valid Certified Nurse Assistant Certificate/License, and at least one (1) year experience working with children with in an organized setting.
Incumbents must meet requirements specified under Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
Special Qualifications upon hire for positions at a school site that is supported by Title I funds include:
Supplemental Information
Application and Selection Process
• All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process for the position.
• The examination process may include one or more of the following: written, oral, and performance examination.
• Candidates must pass all parts of the examination process to be placed on the eligibility list. The final score will determine the candidate's rank on the eligibility list.
• A candidate in the top three ranks (including tie scores) on the eligibility list may be considered for hire; when there are multiple vacancies in the same job classification, additional ranks will be considered.
• Open and Promotional examinations are open to applicants inside and outside the Lompoc Unified School District. To qualify for the promotional examination, employees must have permanent status in the Lompoc Unified School District as a classified employee.
• Promotional Only examinations are open to current Lompoc Unified School District classified employees only. For employees to qualify for the promotional examination, they must have permanent status in the District as a classified employee.
• Dual Certification examinations are open to all applicants, including current Lompoc Unified School District employees and those from the general public. Dual Certification results are integrated into one eligibility list based on rank.
• Eligibility lists are generally valid for up to one (1) year. Lists may be exhausted prior to the original expiration date, or they may be extended with the approval of the Personnel Commission.
• If you require disability accommodation for any step of the application and selection process, please notify the Classified Human Resources office in writing by the final date of this recruitment (or as soon as possible for an open continuous recruitment).
• The Lompoc Unified School District reserves the right to limit the applicants in the second examination, the Qualifications Appraisal Interview, to a number which can be expected to be used during the life of the eligibility list.
• Veterans' Preference Points: This recruitment is eligible for veterans' preference points for qualifying veterans upon initial hire.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Employment Verification : In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the District must verify that all new employees, at the time of hire, have proof of their right to work in the United States.
Fingerprinting: State law requires that all employees be fingerprinted. AB 1610 prohibits employment until the Department of Justice completes its obligations regarding the arrest and conviction information.
Medical and Physical Requirements: Verification of freedom from tuberculosis will be required. A medical examination may be required of eligible candidates.
Anti-Discrimination Statement: The Lompoc Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying and sexual harassment based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, immigration status, marital status, parental status, family status, pregnancy status, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in all educational programs, school related or school-sponsored activities, school attendance or employment policies which may have an impact or create a hostile environment at school as required by Title IX of the 1972 Education amendments, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disability Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, and other applicable laws and regulation. For questions or concerns regarding discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying or sexual harassment, please contact the District's Discrimination, Equity, and Title IX Compliance Officer: Assistant Superintendent Education Services, 1301 N. A ST, Lompoc CA
Lompoc Unified School District offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, vision plans, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, long-term disability, cancer insurance, accident insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
A fully paid District provided medical plan is provided for each full-time classified employee. A full-time employee who does not enroll in a medical plan will automatically be enrolled in the least expensive medical plan.
A less than full-time employee working at least four (4) hours or more a day may enroll District provided plans at a prorated rate.
Employees can choose to enroll and purchase dental, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, long-term disability, cancer insurance, and accident insurance.
District paid family and single-vision plans are offered to all employees regardless of full-time or part-time status.
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Testing and Interview Dates Notice: Please note and save the following dates for testing and interviews. All communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process, as you will not receive communications by any other method. Written Test Date: Testing will be held from June 11, 2025, through August 27, 2025. Testing will be 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, exclusively on Wednesdays (walk-in basis, no appointment necessary). Only qualified applicants will receive an email invitation to participate in the testing process.
02
Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
03
Health Paraeducator Professional / CNA - This position requires a valid California Certified Nurse Assistant Certificate / License. Do you have this certificate / license?
04
Health Paraeducator Professional / CNA - Do you have at least one (1) year experience working with children within an organized setting.
05
Health Paraeducator Professional / CNA - If you indicated one (1) year experience working with children with in an organized setting, please describe where and how you gained this experience including: 1. Names of employers or volunteer work, 2. Dates of employment or volunteer service, 3. Duties performed, 4. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A.")
06
Are you interested in working as a substitute in this classification?
07
Are you CPR/First Aid Certified?
08
Before submitting your application, please make sure you have done the following: 1. Read the job description and understand the position you are applying for. 2. I meet the required experience and education requirements listed and have clearly stated my relevant experience and education on my application, including any proof of education required (this standard will be used to screen ALL applications received). 3. You have completed all sections of the application and answered all questions thoroughly.
Required Question
Location : Lompoc Unified School District, CA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number:
Department: Special Education Services
Opening Date: 05/20/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
HEALTH PARAEDUCATOR PROFESSIONAL / CNA
POSTING IS OPEN AND PROMOTIONAL WITH PROMOTIONAL TAKING PRECEDENCE
This recruitment is to begin filling positions for the 25/26 School Year - Assignments would begin August 11, 2025
The established Eligibility List will remain in effect for one year.
The District has the right to limit the number of eligible which can be reasonably used during the existence of the eligibility list. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
FOR A COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT:
Current Vacancy for Immediate Hire:
Multiple Health Paraeducator/CNA positions for 6.0 - 7.0 hours per day / 10 months
Application Process:
Applicants who successfully meet the employment standards outlined in the Required Qualifications in the job description and the supplemental questionnaire questions in the application will be invited to participate in the testing process.
Tentative Testing Schedule for this Recruitment:
Written Testing Date: Testing will be held from June 11, 2025, through August 27, 2025. Testing will be 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, exclusively on Wednesdays (walk-in basis, no appointment necessary). Only qualified applicants will receive an email invitation to participate in the testing process.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide detailed information on their application to demonstrate how they meet the employment standards (Minimum Qualifications for Education and Experience and Licenses and other Requirements) shown below:
Education and Experience :
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from secondary school or equivalent GED, Valid Certified Nurse Assistant Certificate/License, and at least one (1) year experience working with children within an organized setting.
Incumbents must meet requirements specified under Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
Special Qualifications upon hire for positions at a school site that is supported by Title I funds include:
- Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education OR
- Obtained an associate's or higher degree (college level) OR
- Met (pass) a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment.
- Valid California Certified Nurse Assistant Certificate/License
- Valid First Aid and CPR certificates issued by an authorized agency.
- Some incumbents in this class may be trained in and utilize C.P.I. techniques (crisis prevention) as assigned by the position.
Examples of Duties
Under the direction of the Director of Special Education with oversight of an assigned supervisor, perform direct student care and student care related activities, including but not limited to personal care (i.e., toileting, feeding), activities of daily living and other skills necessary for student to be able to access the school environment and make progress toward the mastery of individual IEP goals. Incumbents in this classification may support students to access the learning environment by assisting with mobility limitations and supporting certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction of assigned student(s).
- Provide assistance, support, and implementation of the healthcare plan and/or IEP plan for care for assigned students, including enteral feedings, catheterizations, site/wound care, monitoring bodily functions and other delegated nursing care duties as assigned.
- Perform general medical assistance and routine first aid and CPR, according to established procedures as needed; administer medication according to physician instructions or established procedures; respond to students with seizures or other medical conditions needing monitoring, specialized response protocols or instructed interventions for their participation in the school day
- Assist with the coordination of administering medications to students during the school day according to district policy and procedures.
- Recognize and support student's special medical or physical needs; notify school nurse or other assigned administrator and keep assigned classroom teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned student(s).
- Prepare and maintain a variety of manual and electronic health-related records and reports such as confidential student health records.
- Support and assist students in focusing on work and completing classroom assignments; assure student understanding of classroom rules and procedures; assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance; confer with teachers assist students with meeting individual education goals and objectives; report progress regarding student performance and behavior. Work collaboratively with district nurse or other assignment administrator and classroom teacher.
- Observe and support behavior of students in the classroom and physical education courses according to approved procedures; monitor students during outdoor, lunch/cafeteria, library, callouts, and recess activities as directed; accompany students on field trips, community-based activities, and to/from campus bus loading zone; monitor and report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
- Assist students with performing and developing independent living and self-help skills; assist with eating and feeding activities, manners, grooming and personal hygiene; assist students with toileting activities, feminine hygiene care and change diapers or soiled clothing as needed; lift students in and out of wheelchairs, lifts, stands, etc.; position or re-position students as needed, including placing them in therapeutic equipment. Assist students in learning and implementing tools supporting self-regulation and executive functioning.
- Escort students to and from designated school locations such as health office, classrooms or other locations as assigned; assist students during physical education activities and using adaptive equipment as assigned by the position.
- Report suspected child or substance abuse to assigned site administrator for the purpose of maintaining students' personal safety, a positive learning environment and adhering to regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
- Attend meetings and in-services as assigned.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from secondary school or equivalent GED, Valid Certified Nurse Assistant Certificate/License, and at least one (1) year experience working with children with in an organized setting.
Incumbents must meet requirements specified under Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
Special Qualifications upon hire for positions at a school site that is supported by Title I funds include:
- Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education OR
- Obtained an associate's or higher degree (college level) OR
- Met (pass) a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment.
- Valid California Certified Nurse Assistant Certificate/License
- Valid First Aid and CPR certificates issued by an authorized agency.
- Some incumbents in this class may be trained in and utilize C.P.I. techniques (crisis prevention) as assigned by the position.
- Child guidance principles and practices related to children with special needs.
- District special education instructional and behavioral support programs.
- First aid and CPR procedures.
- Basic IEP and behavior intervention plans, terminology, goals, and objectives.
- Basic subjects taught in local schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
- Basic instructional methods and techniques.
- Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
- Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.
- Operation of standard office and classroom equipment.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Basic record-keeping techniques.
- Review and support student IEPs.
- Assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom or assigned learning environment.
- Reinforce instruction to individual or small groups of students with a range of disabilities and challenges as directed by the classroom teacher.
- Ability to maneuver students with significantly impaired mobility (e.g., use of lift, wheelchair, loading students on and off a bus.)
- Understand and follow oral and written directions.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Monitor, observe and report student behavior and progress according to approved policies and procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Operate standard office and classroom equipment including a computer.
- Observe health and safety regulations.
- Maintain records, prepare routine reports, and maintain confidentiality regarding all student information.
- Administer first aid, CPR, and medication.
- Implement toileting programs.
Supplemental Information
- All sections of the application must be completed.
- Incomplete applications will be screened out.
- The section titled "Your Record of Experience" must demonstrate the type and years of experience required for this position.
- A resume will NOT be accepted in-lieu of a completed application.
- All correspondence will be done by email only. Please add Governmentjobs.com to your safe sender list as some emails go to junk and/or spam folders.
- PLEASE include three (3) professional references (this can include paid or unpaid volunteer work, persons who know of your work ).
Application and Selection Process
• All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process for the position.
• The examination process may include one or more of the following: written, oral, and performance examination.
• Candidates must pass all parts of the examination process to be placed on the eligibility list. The final score will determine the candidate's rank on the eligibility list.
• A candidate in the top three ranks (including tie scores) on the eligibility list may be considered for hire; when there are multiple vacancies in the same job classification, additional ranks will be considered.
• Open and Promotional examinations are open to applicants inside and outside the Lompoc Unified School District. To qualify for the promotional examination, employees must have permanent status in the Lompoc Unified School District as a classified employee.
• Promotional Only examinations are open to current Lompoc Unified School District classified employees only. For employees to qualify for the promotional examination, they must have permanent status in the District as a classified employee.
• Dual Certification examinations are open to all applicants, including current Lompoc Unified School District employees and those from the general public. Dual Certification results are integrated into one eligibility list based on rank.
• Eligibility lists are generally valid for up to one (1) year. Lists may be exhausted prior to the original expiration date, or they may be extended with the approval of the Personnel Commission.
• If you require disability accommodation for any step of the application and selection process, please notify the Classified Human Resources office in writing by the final date of this recruitment (or as soon as possible for an open continuous recruitment).
• The Lompoc Unified School District reserves the right to limit the applicants in the second examination, the Qualifications Appraisal Interview, to a number which can be expected to be used during the life of the eligibility list.
• Veterans' Preference Points: This recruitment is eligible for veterans' preference points for qualifying veterans upon initial hire.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Employment Verification : In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the District must verify that all new employees, at the time of hire, have proof of their right to work in the United States.
Fingerprinting: State law requires that all employees be fingerprinted. AB 1610 prohibits employment until the Department of Justice completes its obligations regarding the arrest and conviction information.
Medical and Physical Requirements: Verification of freedom from tuberculosis will be required. A medical examination may be required of eligible candidates.
Anti-Discrimination Statement: The Lompoc Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying and sexual harassment based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, immigration status, marital status, parental status, family status, pregnancy status, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in all educational programs, school related or school-sponsored activities, school attendance or employment policies which may have an impact or create a hostile environment at school as required by Title IX of the 1972 Education amendments, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disability Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, and other applicable laws and regulation. For questions or concerns regarding discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying or sexual harassment, please contact the District's Discrimination, Equity, and Title IX Compliance Officer: Assistant Superintendent Education Services, 1301 N. A ST, Lompoc CA
Lompoc Unified School District offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, vision plans, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, long-term disability, cancer insurance, accident insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
A fully paid District provided medical plan is provided for each full-time classified employee. A full-time employee who does not enroll in a medical plan will automatically be enrolled in the least expensive medical plan.
A less than full-time employee working at least four (4) hours or more a day may enroll District provided plans at a prorated rate.
Employees can choose to enroll and purchase dental, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, long-term disability, cancer insurance, and accident insurance.
District paid family and single-vision plans are offered to all employees regardless of full-time or part-time status.
01
Testing and Interview Dates Notice: Please note and save the following dates for testing and interviews. All communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process, as you will not receive communications by any other method. Written Test Date: Testing will be held from June 11, 2025, through August 27, 2025. Testing will be 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, exclusively on Wednesdays (walk-in basis, no appointment necessary). Only qualified applicants will receive an email invitation to participate in the testing process.
- I certify that I have read this notice and understand the instructions provided.
02
Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Professional degree
- Doctorate degree
03
Health Paraeducator Professional / CNA - This position requires a valid California Certified Nurse Assistant Certificate / License. Do you have this certificate / license?
- Yes
- No
04
Health Paraeducator Professional / CNA - Do you have at least one (1) year experience working with children within an organized setting.
- Yes
- No
05
Health Paraeducator Professional / CNA - If you indicated one (1) year experience working with children with in an organized setting, please describe where and how you gained this experience including: 1. Names of employers or volunteer work, 2. Dates of employment or volunteer service, 3. Duties performed, 4. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A.")
06
Are you interested in working as a substitute in this classification?
- Yes
- No
07
Are you CPR/First Aid Certified?
- Yes
- No
08
Before submitting your application, please make sure you have done the following: 1. Read the job description and understand the position you are applying for. 2. I meet the required experience and education requirements listed and have clearly stated my relevant experience and education on my application, including any proof of education required (this standard will be used to screen ALL applications received). 3. You have completed all sections of the application and answered all questions thoroughly.
- I certify that I have read this notice and understand the instructions provided.
Required Question