Instructional Assistant Special Education

*** The eligibility list generated from this recruitment will be used to fill both Substitute and Permanent vacancies within the District ***

The District reserves the right to close the recruitment process at any time without prior notice based on District needs and the applicant pool regardless of the posted application period. While the position may be advertised for up to 10 days the posting may be closed earlier if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received or if hiring needs change.

ANTICIPATED SELECTION PROCESS (WHICH MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE) : The District reserves the right to utilize a flexible pass point (cut-off) on any test part to meet the staffing needs as determined by the District.

• TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: The District reserves the right to utilize a training and experience evaluation. Applicant materials will be competitively reviewed and those candidates whose qualifications most closely meet the Districts needs will proceed with the recruitment process ( Pass/Fail ).

• WRITTEN EXAMINATION : The written examination portion of the test may have multiple steps which may be administered on different days (100% of the total score) .

FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME AND/OR SUBSTITUTE POSITION: SIX (6) SEVEN (7) OR EIGHT (8) HOURS PER DAY; TEN (10) ELEVEN (11) OR TWELVE (12) MONTHS PER YEAR.

Your application must provide sufficient information that demonstrates your possession of the initial qualifications including providing any transcripts certifications and documents listed below. Failure to provide sufficient information as required or directed within the application will result in the termination of your application. Failure to provide the required information failure to fill out the application properly according to the application directions provided or the submission of an incomplete application will result in the termination of your application and/or candidacy for position consideration.

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience working with children in an organized setting is preferred.
• ALL CANDIDATES MUST TAKE AND OBTAIN A PASSING SCORE on the Lynwood Unified School District Proficiency Assessment ( Written Examination) which meets a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrates through a formal academic assessment knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing reading writing and mathematics.
• Any other combination of education training and experience which demonstrates that the applicant is likely to possess the required skills knowledge or abilities may be considered.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by the American Red Cross or any agency authorized by the American Red Cross ( WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 3 MONTHS UP ON OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT).
• Valid First Aid certification issued by the American Red Cross or any agency authorized by the American Red Cross ( WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 3 MONTHS UPON O FFER OF EMPLOYMENT).
• Employees must maintain up-to-date certifications in CPR and First Aid during employment.

DOCUMENT SUBMISSION OPTIONS BELOW : Unofficial documents/transcripts will be accepted for initial consideration. If a job offer is extended and accepted official documents/transcripts will be required for employment processing if it is not submitted. For more information on required documents please see Satisfaction of Initial Qualifications below.

OPTION 2 : Submit IN-PERSON all required documentation(s)/certification(s) in its ORIGINAL form to the Human Resources Classified Personnel department at 11321BullisRoadLynwood CA by the application closing date (copies will be made).

SATISFACTION OF INITIAL QUALIFICATIONS :
You must attach the following documentation(s) to your application upon submission:

• Original High School diploma/ GED OR official/unofficial transcripts from high school/ college that denote graduation from High School OR a College degree ( Associate Degree or higher ).

STEP 1-APPLICATION : Please complete and submit an online employment application by selecting the Apply button above. Paper applications are not accepted. All applicants are required to complete the Education and/or Work Experience sections of the application. Please note that a resume may not be submitted in lieu of the online application or any of its required sections.

ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS :
If you require accommodations for an examination please contact the Classified Personnel department at ext 8051.