Special Education Resource Coordinator

SALARY DETAILS

Minimum: $39.12 Hourly 

Maximum: $47.98 Hourly

APPLICATION FILING DATES

March 27, 2025 - April 10, 2025

INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city. 

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BENEFITS

Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).

Vacation: Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.

Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.

NOTE: Positions in this job classification may be offered on a 9 month basis - salary and paid time off for 9 month positions will be adjusted accordingly.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

A Special Education Resource Coordinator provides coordination, supervision, and support services to the Division of Special Education by assisting school administrators in the staffing and scheduling of special education paraprofessionals at school sites and determining training needs.

Typical duties include:

• Assisting school administrators to coordinate the work of Supervising Special Education Assistants, Special Education Assistants, and Special Education Trainees with regards to scheduling and assignments related to classroom, playground, and cafeteria duties, the care of physical needs of students with disabilities, and basic nursing care procedures and protocols for students with disabilities
• Coordinating with District Nursing Services to assign, train, and schedule Health Care Assistants as it relates to the special handling, care, or exercises prescribed by doctors, nurses, or therapists.
• Working with Supervising Special Education Assistants at schools to provide mentorship and resources.
• Conferring with school principals or designee to compile data related to special education paraprofessional positions and incumbents to assess staffing needs and make adjustments at school sites.
• Maintaining and updating records of parent and staff contacts, including information regarding issues raised and solutions to problems.
• Developing and conducting workshops and professional development related to special education paraprofessionals’ duties, responsibilities, and expectations at school sites.

NOTE: This is not an exhaustive list of the responsibilities of this position. For a comprehensive list of duties performed in these classifications, please visit https://bit.ly/4bS74rV 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

PROMOTIONAL STATUS IS REQUIRED

You must be a current or retired employee of LAUSD with 130 paid days in regular status in the Classified Service or permanent status in the Certificated Service or have been laid-off within the past 39 months from a regular, permanent LAUSD position in which you passed probation.

Laid-off employees' eligibility as a promotional candidate expires at the end of their 39 month period; as such, laid-off employees applying for promotional career opportunities man not be eligible to complete the assessment process or may be removed from the employment eligibility list once their eligibility as a promotional candidate expires.

EDUCATION

Two years of college, preferably supplemented by courses in child growth and development, sociology, psychology, health, education, or other courses directly related to the physical care or psychology of children with disabilities. Additional qualifying experience beyond that required may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis, provided that graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent education proficiency is met.

EXPERIENCE

Three years of experience working with students with disabilities in a classroom, development center, or school. One year of experience must have included scheduling and training of staff in the related field, preferably in a supervisory capacity.

SPECIAL

A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle.

SPECIAL NOTES

1. A Los Angeles Unified School District Food Handler's Health Certificate must be maintained.
2. A First-Aid Certificate issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross must be obtained within 60 days after appointment and must be kept valid during the term of employment.
3. A CPR Certificate issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross must be obtained within 60 days after appointment and kept valid during the term of employment.
4. A District Health Care Assistant Certificate is required at the time of appointment.
5. Employees must successfully complete yearly Health Care Assistant training regarding changes and requirements.
6. Travel to locations throughout the District is required.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Ideal candidates for Special Education Resource Coordinator will possess the following:

• Knowledge of special education programs, services, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Individualized Education Program (IEP) process.
• Knowledge of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
• Knowledge of the physical and emotional needs of children at various age levels. 
• Knowledge of oral suctioning, gastronomy tube feeding, catheterization, tracheostomy suctioning, and ostomy care.
• The ability to work cooperatively with District staff and parents.
• The ability to deal calmly and effectively with emergencies, unusual actions, or nervous conditions of students.
• The ability to interpret and explain laws, rules, and policies as they relate to Special Education.
• The ability to operate a variety of medical equipment such as catheterization equipment, gastronomy feeding tubes, and oral suction machines.

EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS

The employment selection process for Special Education Resource Coordinator may consist of an online performance assessment, a training and experience questionnaire, a technical  project, and a technical interview.

TESTING PROCESS

• You will be invited to take these assessments online and testing will be conducted remotely and all applications will be required to submit a Candidate Confidentiality Form prior to testing. Failure to submit these forms before the given deadline will result in the withdrawal of your application from the selection process.

• Your test scores from these assessments will be banked and used for final calculation.

• You must receive PASSING SCORES on all TEST MODULES, for all the assessments, to remain in the selection process.

• Candidates who receive a failing score on any test module will NOT be eligible to move forward in the selection process.

• The technical interview may be worth 100% of a candidate's overall score and will be used to rank order candidates on the resulting eligibility list. The technical project will be evaluated in conjunction with your interview.

• If you are successful on all the assessments and meet the minimum education, experience, and special requirements, you will be added to the eligibility list provided you submit your official college/university transcripts or diploma and California Driver's License when requested during the recruitment process.
   

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If you have questions regarding the employment selection process, please contact Kate Lingeman at k.lingeman@lausd.net

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, click the "Apply" button at the top right corner of this page and log into the application management system; then, (1) click on each of the dropdown tabs and complete the requested information; and (2) submit your application by clicking on the "Apply" button at the bottom of the page to complete the application process, or click "Save" to save your application to complete at a later date. 

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The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.

ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION

Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications. 

The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213) 241-7685.

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