1. Parent Academy Topic: Job Opportunities at the Palmdale School District 1

2. Outcomes 2 Classified Positions Merit System Competitive Examination Online Application District Contacts

3. Classified Positions 3 The Classified Service includes support jobs like… Bilingual/School Secretaries Custodians Library Aides Instructional Assistants Maintenance Workers Payroll/Benefits Clerks Health Assistants Media Techs Child Nutrition Assistants

4. Other Positions 4 The Classified Service does NOT include jobs like… Principals (Administration) Teachers (Certificated)

5. 5 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

6. Competitive Examination Process Competitive 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 6

7. 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 7

8. 8 To apply ONLINE… Access the Palmdale School District Website at www.palmdalesd.org

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12. Current job openings

13. Click to review job description and apply online

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16. Online Employment Application Guide

17. Job Descriptions

18. Search by first letter Job titles alphabetically

19. 19 Automatic notification by e-mail when job is posted

20. 20 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)

21. 21 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