Instructional Assistant Special Needs; Substitute

JOB OPPORTUNITY

OPEN TO ALL LYNWOOD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES AND THE PUBLIC.

ONLINE ONLY FROM FEBRUARY 3, 2025 - CONTINUOUS. Continuous recruitment means the closing date can be set at any time; applications will not be accepted after continuous recruitment is closed.

The written examination portion of the test may have multiple steps (100% of the total score).

PARTICIPATION IN ALL PORTIONS OF THE EXAMINATION PROCESS IS BY OFFICIAL INVITATION ONLY. Candidates who do not participate in all parts of the testing process will not be considered for the position.

SUBSTITUTE POSITION: SIX (6), SEVEN (7), OR EIGHT (8) HOURS PER DAY; TEN (10) OR ELEVEN (11) MONTHS PER YEAR.

The job of an Instructional Assistant Special Needs is done for the purpose of providing support to the instructional program within the assigned classroom with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time; assisting in meeting special needs, including feeding, toileting, positioning, monitoring, and behavioral concerns;

and attending IEP meetings. This job reports to a Designated Administrator.

FOR THE COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION. Your application must provide sufficient information that demonstrates your possession of the initial qualifications, including transcripts and certifications. Failure to provide required information or to complete the application properly may terminate your candidacy.

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience working with children in an instructional setting is preferred.
• ALL CANDIDATES MUST TAKE AND OBTAIN A PASSING SCORE on the Lynwood Unified School District Proficiency Assessment (Written Examination).
• Any other combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the required skills may be considered.

• Valid CPR certification issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent. Will be required within 3 months upon offer.
• Valid First Aid certification issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent. Will be required within 3 months upon offer.
• Employees must maintain up-to-date CPR and First Aid certifications during employment.

Unofficial documents/transcripts will be accepted for initial consideration. If a job offer is extended, official documents/transcripts will be required for employment processing.

Upload and attach all required documentation/certifications in original form to your application upon submission or email esruiz or fyoung by the Final date to receive applications.

Submit all required documentation/certifications in original form IN-PERSON to the Human Resources, Classified Personnel department at 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA before or by the closing date. Copies will be made.

Applications without supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified. Foreign diploma/degree/transcripts must be evaluated to meet the United States equivalent to be considered.

You must submit original high school diploma or GED, or official/unofficial transcripts from high school/college documenting graduation, or a college degree (Associate degree or higher).

First Aid and CPR certification resources are provided as a reference. The District is not affiliated with the American Red Cross or its local chapters.

Complete an online employment application. Paper applications are not accepted. An applicant cannot substitute a resume for the online application. The Education and Work Experience sections must demonstrate that you meet the initial qualifications.

• Training and Experience Evaluation: materials will be competitively reviewed; may have multiple steps.
• Written Examination (may have multiple steps).

The examination process may include multiple…