Transcript 11Job Opportunities at PSD

Parent Academy
Topic: Job Opportunities at the
Palmdale School District
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Outcomes
• Classified Positions
• Merit System
• Competitive Examination
• Online Application
• District Contacts
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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
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Other Positions
The Classified Service does NOT include jobs like…
Principals (Administration)
Teachers (Certificated)
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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.
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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
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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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Navigation Bar
Search by category
Search by keywords
Current job openings
Click to review job description
and apply online
Click apply
Online Employment Application
Guide
Job Descriptions
Search by first letter
Job titles alphabetically
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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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)
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