Vocation and Transition Assistant

SALARY DETAILS

APPLICATION OPEN DATE

Open: 7/03/25

Open Until Hiring Needs Are Met

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 over 550,000 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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PROJECT

A Vocation and Transition Assistant provides support to secondary and post-secondary school students with disabilities in vocational employment and transitional activities, and monitors progress at work sites to ensure that students acquire vocational, social, and independent living skills.

DEPARTMENT OR SCHOOL SITE

LAUSD’s Division of Special Education - District Office of Transition Services (DOTS) is currently seeking a well-qualified candidate to fill the Vocation and Transition Assistant vacancy within the District. 

The Vocation and Transition Assistant provides a variety of career and vocational opportunities to secondary and post-secondary school students or adults with disabilities. They work with students at on-the-job training sites, under the direction of a certificated administrator, to assist them in learning vocational, social, and independent living skills. The Vocation and Transition Assistant performs a broad range of activities designed to assist students with disabilities to gain job skills, and employment opportunities. They partner with local employers within the communities throughout Los Angeles County to provide work experience opportunities for students. 

The candidate for this position must be willing to work in the field and travel throughout the assigned District area(s) to meet with potential employers in private industry and the public sector and observe students participating in work-based learning opportunities in the community or job site. The goal for students who participate in the work-based learning program is to gain valuable work experience and secure an internship or direct employment at one of the many local businesses that partner with the District through this program. Students have the option of participating in this program on volunteer status or paid status.

A Vocation and Transition Assistant will work under the general supervision of a certificated administrator. This position does not exercise supervision over District employees, but work direction may be exercised over student workers. The candidate hired to fill our Vocation and Transition Assistant vacancy will work on a traditional school-year (9 month calendar schedule). 

For more information about the Division of Special Education – District Office of Transition Services (DOTS), please visit: https://achieve.lausd.net/Page/17029.

Note:

This position will work on a “C" Basis calendar (9 months per year)

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.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Typical Duties

• Provides individual and group work-readiness skills training to students in areas including resume development, interview skills, networking, employer expectations, independent living skills, positive work attitudes, developing initiative, motivation, and responsibility under the direction of certificated staff. 
• Provides training and job coaching as needed in community-based work environments by assisting employers with the orientation of students to work methods, specific assignments, work rules, and providing scaffolding in preparation for fading supports.
• Works with students and employers to identify student strengths and needs as related to vocational skills, job accommodations, and solutions to employment barriers.
• Initiates discussions with students regarding post-secondary career, educational and independent living options and goals, and may assist with linkages to community agencies and resources.
• Places students in appropriate work environments and accompanies students to job sites or transition activities.
• Assists students with becoming aware of personal appearance and developing personal care self-sufficiency.
• Collects data on student progress and performance in accordance with the Individualized Transition Plan goals and activities, and reports findings to teachers and parents.
• Maintains records of hours and funds expended for work-based learning programs. Assists with completing work applications for students. Observes and documents student behavior in the community or job site, and reinforces acceptable behavior.
• May schedule and visit various employers to identify potential positions for students, survey employment needs and outlook, educate on employer incentives designed to help students with disabilities, and promote the District’s work based learning programs.
• May attend Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings, as requested.
• Performs related duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency, and completion of 9 semester units or 12 quarter units from a recognized college or university in courses such as sociology, psychology, special education, or a related field. An additional year of experience may substitute the 9 semester units or 12 quarter units. 

EXPERIENCE

Two years of paid experience in an educational setting performing either transitional guidance, vocational guidance, or reinforcing instruction as a paraprofessional. It is preferred that the aforementioned experience includes working with students with special needs. 

SPECIAL

A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle may be required for some positions. 

SPECIAL NOTES

1. A First-Aid Certificate issued by a recognized First Aid training program must be obtained within 60 days after appointment and must be kept valid during the term of employment.
2. A CPR Certificate issued by a recognized CPR training program must be obtained within 60 days after appointment and kept valid during the term of employment.
3. Ability to communicate in a language in addition to English may be required for some positions.

This class description is not a complete statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. Entrance requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skill, and/or abilities. To the extent permitted by relevant law, management retains the discretion to add or change typical duties of the position at any time, as long as such addition is reasonably related to existing duties. 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate for this position will be a dependable, action and results focused self-starter, who demonstrates accountability and follows through on assignments to meet deadlines. They have exceptional attention to detail, can maintain accurate records and ensure data integrity in all documentation and reporting. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with students and youth to provide work-readiness skills, training, and job coaching. They will also encourage students’ success and be committed to working with students to help them find employment, by connecting them with opportunities that match their skills and interest. The ideal candidate will also ensure confidentiality while working with sensitive student information and be responsive to the needs of the students with a wide range of disabilities.

The ideal candidate will have experience utilizing effective outreach techniques to establish and maintain positive, professional and collaborative working relationships with employees, students, school staff, agency partners and local employers. They have experience with job sourcing, recruiting, job placement, and ‘job fit’. They can also effectively match students with disabilities to work-based learning opportunities based on aptitude, level of learning development, life skills, and interest. Additionally, they have a record of successfully soliciting employer interest and will be committed to advancing the goals of students with disabilities.

The ideal candidate will understand and forecast the benefits of a work-based learning experience at the program and student level. They demonstrate the ability to manage their time and work schedule efficiently and can work independently with minimal direction. They will actively and consistently work towards meeting Division and program goals, continuously track and report progress, and are highly responsive to program staff. The ideal candidate will also possess exceptional interpersonal communication skills, verbally and in writing and can effectively communicate the economic incentives and benefits of providing work-based learning opportunities to students with disabilities

In addition to the above, the ideal candidate will have knowledge in the following areas:

• Applicable District, City, State, Federal laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to child labor, Social Security, training, placement of the disabled, nondiscrimination, safety, and other employment matters
• Language, grammar and writing skills necessary to prepare professional correspondence
• Educational programs and career opportunities available to secondary, continuation, and adult school students
• Physical and emotional needs of children at various age levels
• Trends in local employment
• Performance evaluation and Interviewing techniques
• Microsoft Office, Word, and Outlook

The ideal candidate will also have the ability to:

• Operate a computer (including word processing, spreadsheet and database software programs), fax machine, scanner, copier, printer and specialized equipment intended to assist with the instructional needs of students
• Interpret, apply and explain rules and regulations governing student employment and vocational job placement
• Assist students in a variety of moderately active work environments
• Act calmly and appropriately in emergencies
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions accurately

Special Physical Requirements:

Sit or stand for extended periods of time

EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process may consist of one or more of the following; a computerized skills assessment (Word, Excel, and /or Outlook), Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), a Technical Project, and/or a Technical Interview. After applications are reviewed and determined to meet the minimum qualifications, qualified candidates will move on to the next phases of our selection process.

This is a competitive process as we anticipate a number of well qualified candidates for this recruitment. Please make sure that you describe in detail your experience, education, and training that most closely relates to this position in the on-line application. In your application you may include a professional resume, but it will NOT be in lieu of a detailed application. It is imperative that your application reflects your true and accurate background.

PLEASE NOTE: Qualified Candidates will be required to present an unexpired government identification, original social security card, original degree or official transcripts, at the time of the test. If you are unable to attend the scheduled test date, rescheduling is NOT guaranteed.

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For additional questions pertaining to this recruitment, contact Sumaya Islam at sumaya.islam@lausd.net.

APPLICATION PROCESS

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To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: http://www.lausdjobs.org . 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

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.

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.

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