Hawthorne School District
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14120 Hawthorne Blvd., Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-2276 FAX (310) 676-5174
E-Mail: gmedina@hawthorne.k12 .ca.us
CLASSIFIED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
OPEN
TRANSITIONAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST
HOURS: 7.5-HOURS/DAY
WORK DAYS: 181 DAYS/YEAR
STARTING SALARY: $19.41-$26.07/Hour (Placement based on education and experience.)
Maximum of 2 years credit for work experience in a public school district will be given.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
✓ Works in consultation with the certificated teacher of record to plan and deliver instructional activities in
whole group, small group, and one-on-one settings.
✓ Reinforces instructional concepts taught by certificated teacher.
✓ Supports student behavior and engagement through the use of positive strategies and techniques.
✓ Prepares and assists in the preparation and organization of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids
for use with individual students and/or groups of students.
✓ Maintains a variety of records and files, including confidential student records and information.
✓ Manages materials, programs, virtual learning platforms, and related technology and assists students and
families in accessing them effectively.
✓ Administers and scores a variety of assessments and records results.
✓ Maintains an effective and positive learning environment.
✓ May participate in parent conferences and provide reports of student progress to staff and families as
directed.
✓ Collaborates with District and site staff.
✓ Administers routine first aid and requests assistance for non-routine injury or illness.
✓ May assist in cleaning and changing children who have toileting needs.
✓ Performs other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
❖ One year of paid experience in an instructional capacity in a preschool or early childhood education
program.
❖ 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 in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or AS/AA in a
related field with three (3) units of supervised field experience in an early childhood education setting,
as listed under the Child Development and School-Age Emphasis Matrix (must submit transcripts),
OR
➢ Have completed 24 ECE units including core courses, plus 16 general education units listed under the
Child Development and School-Age Emphasis Matrix (must submit transcripts)
❖ Must possess and submit a copy of Child Development Teacher Permit.
❖ Must possess and submit a copy of current certification in completing a Basic First Aid course, including
CPR training.
Persons interested in applying and being interviewed for the position of Transitional Support Specialist, must
submit a completed Classified Employment Application form, a Supplemental Application form, and
required documentation to the Hawthorne School District Human Resources Office. 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: www.hawthorne.k12.ca.us.
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 Haw thorn e School District desires to provide a positive work environment where employe es 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.
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