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Supervising Special Education Assistant

SALARY DETAILS

$34.50 - $42.06 Hourly

APPLICATION FILING DATES

OPEN: 6/3/2026

CLOSE: 6/26/2026 (Subject to change; may be extended as needed)

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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.

 

LAUSD EMPLOYEES: Please be advised that all LAUSD employees must sign in to the GlobalProtect Virtual Private Network (VPN) in order to submit an application from an external network outside of an LAUSD location. For assistance with installing the GlobalProtect virtual network, please contact Information Technology Services at (213) 443-1300 or (213) 241-5200 or via their page (https://www.lausd.org/helpdesk).

 

THE DEPARTMENT

The Division of Special Education's mission is to provide leadership, guidance, and support to the school community in order to maximize learning for all students within an inclusive environment so that each student will contribute to and benefit from our diverse society. Their vision is to inspire all students to reach their maximum potential as productive and responsible citizens.

 

The Division of Special Education is composed of many departments and plays a vital role in supporting students with disabilities and the educators who serve them. The department of Special Education Operations supports the implementation of high-quality special education services across LAUSD’s diverse educational landscape. Supporting more than 70,000 in students with disabilities in LAUSD, Special Education Operations ensures equitable access to services and compliance with federal and state mandates. Through collaboration, technical assistance, and oversight, Special Education Operations empowers schools to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities and fosters inclusive practices that promote academic and social success.

 

BENEFITS

Insurance: District paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents; 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. 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 10 or 11 month basis - salary and paid time off for 10 or 11 month positions will be adjusted accordingly

 

THE POSITION

A Supervising Special Education Assistant supervises a staff of Special Education Assistants, Special Education Trainees, Health Care Assistants, and other specialized paraprofessionals assigned to one or more schools within the District. The position works a B Basis calendar and reports to assigned school sites. Find the B Basis Calendar here: B Basis Work Calendar

 

General supervision is received from a school principal or assistant principal. Technical supervision over special medical procedures is received from a School Nurse.  General supervision is exercised over Special Education Assistants and Special Education Trainees. Supervision is exercised over the scheduling and assignment of classroom, playground, and cafeteria duties of Health Care Assistants.  

 

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 may 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.

 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidates for the position of Supervising Special Education Assistant are highly adaptable and dependable. They understand the impact and importance of:

 

    • Communication and collaboration to ensure all decisions are aligned and authorized by school site administrators.
    • Multitasking to move smoothly between administrative tasks, like managing daily attendance callouts, and providing immediate support to paraprofessionals.
    • Compliance to effectively find, navigate, and apply District policies.
    • Leadership development as part of their professional growth (for example, completing programs like the Exceptional Supervisor Certificate Program Online on myPLN).

 

TYPICAL DUTIES

The position supervises Special Education Assistants and Special Education Trainees. Supervision is exercised over the scheduling and assignment of classroom, playground, and cafeteria duties of Health Care Assistants. 

    • Assigns Special Education paraprofessionals to specific classrooms and to bus, playground, and food-service duties in one or more schools or programs throughout the District.
    • Maintains records pertaining to Special Education such as assignments and duties of Special Education paraprofessionals, Special Education student needs and strategies for meeting needs in conformity with the Individualized Education Program (IEP), non-public agencies service providers, and inventory of supplies and materials essential for student care.
    • Coordinates between administrators and transportation to schedule and assign Special Education paraprofessionals to meet student needs and maintains documentation.
    • Establishes and monitors schedules to ensure safety and health care coverage for students arriving and leaving the school or program site, moving to and from classrooms, athletic activities, specialized therapy, service offices and rooms, as well as restrooms.  
    • Orients and trains newly assigned staff members and substitutes to ensure appropriate support is provided to students.  
    • Makes periodic checks to ensure Special Education paraprofessionals have valid First-Aid Certificates, CPR Certificates, and Food Handler’s Health Certificates.
    • May act as a substitute and perform all duties and responsibilities of a Special Education Assistant, Special Education Trainee, and/or Health Care Assistant in case of emergencies or as needed.
    • May administer medication, perform protocols such as: catheterization, gastrostomy tube feeding, oral suctioning, ostomy care, tracheostomy suctioning, and other procedures, and document the procedures performed as prescribed by the students' physician under the direction of the School Nurse at one or more schools and programs. 

 

Please Note: This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities of this position. For a comprehensive list of duties performed, please refer to the class description via our website https://personnel.lausd.org/.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:  Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency supplemented by twelve (12) semester units from a recognized college or university 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 courses in art, English, history, mathematics, and supervision are preferable. 

 

EXPERIENCE:  Two (2) years of paid experience in caring for the physical, mental, and emotional requirements of students with disabilities in a classroom, development center, or school. 

 

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. 

 

****PLEASE NOTE: Candidates who HAVE NOT completed the District's Health Care Assistant training PRIOR TO applying for the Supervising Special Education Assistant recruitment, and who are successful in the assessment process, will be WITHHELD from the eligibility list until they are able to provide evidence of successful completion of the training. Additionally, if we CANNOT verify whether a candidate has previously completed the District's Health Care Assistant training, we will NOT be able to qualify this requirement. You will need to recomplete the training and your name will be WITHHELD until you are able to provide evidence of successful completion.

    • The Health Care Assistant training is delivered by and at the discretion of the Special Education Division. Currently, we are not aware of any upcoming trainings scheduled. The Talent Acquisition and Selection Branch DOES NOT oversee the training or delivery of the training. 

 

PROMOTIONAL STATUS IS REQUIRED and will be verified during the screening process.

 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates who have completed college or university coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States, MUST obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Please be sure to request a “Detailed” evaluation report. The original of this degree evaluation must be presented. For more information on Foreign Transcript Evaluation please visit https://achieve.lausd.net/Page/7876.

 

EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS

After applications are reviewed and determined to meet the minimum qualifications, qualified candidates will be invited to move to the next phase, the assessment process. The selection process may consist of the following: an Online Multiple-Choice Exam, a Technical Writing Project, and a Technical Interview. Candidates must receive a passing score on all test parts to remain in the selection process.


Application materials (your candidate profile, resume, and supplemental questionnaire) will be evaluated in relation to the background, experience, and competencies identified for successful performance in this job. As such, please make sure that you describe in DETAIL your experience, education, and training that most closely relates to this position in your application.

 

This is a competitive process and we anticipate a number of well qualified candidates for this recruitment. You may include a professional resume, but it will NOT be in lieu of a detailed application and the required questionnaire. It is imperative that your application reflects your true and accurate background. Furthermore, if you have assisted in an interim or other temporary assignment or worked out-of-class for a significant and specified duration of time, include the contact information of your immediate supervisor during that assignment and be prepared to present verification from the official (local district superintendent, department administrator, or supervisor) validating your claim.

 

**Please be sure to include correspondence from @lausd.net AND @successfactors.com as an approved sender so that messages aren't accidentally placed into your spam/junk e-mail folder. ALL notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent via email.**

 

PLEASE NOTE: Qualified Candidates will be required to present an unexpired government identification at the time of the test. If you are unable to attend any scheduled test date, rescheduling is NOT guaranteed. We encourage you to visit our website periodically to check for the next recruitment and we encourage you to apply to any positions for which you believe you meet the minimum qualifications. For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the 'My LAUSD Career' section of our website at https://careers.lausd.org/pc.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please note that in order to be considered as an applicant for this position; you will need to submit an on-line application including a resume. Interested applicants must apply through our “new” online application system.  As a District employee you MUST log in using your SSO to complete your application. Please contact Mercedes Quintanilla at m.quintanilla1@lausd.net with any questions regarding the employment selection process.

 

DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION?

Email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net or call 213-241-3455, weekdays from 8:00 AM PST to 4:30 PM PST. To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: https://careers.lausd.org/pc. 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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