Parent AcademyTopic: Job Opportunities at the Palmdale School District

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Outcomes

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• Classified Positions

• Merit System

• Competitive Examination

• Online Application

• District Contacts

Classified Positions

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The Classified Service includes support jobs like…Bilingual/School Secretaries

CustodiansLibrary AidesInstructional AssistantsMaintenance WorkersPayroll/Benefits ClerksHealth AssistantsMedia TechsChild Nutrition Assistants

Other Positions

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The Classified Service does NOT include jobs like…

Principals (Administration)

Teachers (Certificated)

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The Palmdale School District adopted the Merit System over 40 years ago. Classified jobs are filled by adhering to the Merit System Principles as stated in Ed Code sections 45240 – 45320.

The Merit System was designed to protect workers against preferential treatment or discriminatory practices. The Merit System promotes the efficiency of the classified service through competitive examination in the hiring process.

Merit System

Competitive Examination ProcessCompetitive Examination Process could include…

Applications screened for minimum qualifications Written exams to assess technical knowledge Performance exams to evaluate skills and abilities Qualifications Appraisal Interview (QAI) panel Eligibility List (Top 3 ranks interview with hiring authority) Final interview with hiring authority Reference checking Job offer Pre-employment activities

– Authorization to work in United States– Physical examination (including TB test)– Fitness for duty exams for some positions– Drug testing– Fingerprinting

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How do you apply for a job with the Palmdale School District?

Classified, Certificated, Administration & Substitutes

ONLINE

•Casual Labor (Noon Duty) -

Apply at school sites

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To apply

ONLINE…

Access the Palmdale School District Website at

www.palmdalesd.org

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Online Employment Application Guide

Job Descriptions

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Automatic notification by e-mail when job is posted

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Personnel Commission Staff for CLASSIFIED• Vicki Galli, Director• Helena de Vos, Administrative Secretary• Debbie Coon, Personnel Analyst• Mary Theus, Personnel Analyst

Personnel Commissioners• Ned Beadel, District appointment• Kim Blackstone, CSEA appointment• Ron Williams, Joint appointment

Located at Pueblo Learning Center (47th East & Ave S)

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Administrative• Pauline Winbush, Assistant Superintendent of HR• Caryn Moisa, Executive Assistant

Certificated• Chad Gray, Director of HR • Claudia Mejuto, Administrative Assistant - Confidential• Linda Kinkade, Credentials Analyst• Heather Plahn, Credentials Analyst

Substitutes/Casual Employees• Sandra McCoy, Assistant Director of HR • Linda Lawrence, Administrative Assistant - Confidential

Located at District Office (10th East between Rancho Vista Blvd. & Ave. Q)

Human Resources