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Parent Academy Topic: Job Opportunities at the Palmdale School District. Outcomes. Classified Positions Merit System Competitive Examination Online Application District Contacts. Classified Positions. The Classified Service includes support jobs like… Bilingual/School Secretaries
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Parent AcademyTopic: Job Opportunities at thePalmdale School District
Outcomes • Classified Positions • Merit System • Competitive Examination • Online Application • District Contacts
Classified Positions • 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
Other Positions • The Classified Service does NOT include jobs like… • Principals (Administration) • Teachers (Certificated)
Merit System 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.
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 Competitive Examination Process
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
To apply ONLINE… Access the Palmdale School District Website at www.palmdalesd.org 8
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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) 20
Human Resources • 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) 21