SALARY ISSUE DATE: 9/20/2023
On-Call Substitutes $20.60 per hour (sub rate) APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open & Continuous
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications listed below will be presented to the Hiring Manager for consideration as
an Instructional Assistant – Special Education Substitute. If a future opening occurs, candidates who are hired as substitutes
during this recruitment will have an opportunity to participate in the application and examination process.
RECRUITMENT TYPE
Dual Certification - This employment opportunity is available to anyone who qualifies.
BASIC FUNCTION
Under the direction of a principal, assist a certificated teacher or specialist in providing instruction to individual or small groups of students
in a special education learning environment; monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance; perform a variety
of clerical duties as assigned. Commitment to Los Alamitos Unified School District’s mission, vision and priority goals. Excellent
communication/interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and work closely with a wide range of stakeholders.
Complete Job Description available at www.losal.org under Job Opportunities/Classified Job Descriptions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
High School Diploma, GED or certificate of completion.
Two years of experience working with youth in an organized setting.
APPLICATION & EXAMINATION PROCESS
Application:
Complete a Los Alamitos Unified School District Classified Application which can be accessed at www.losal.org under the Job
Opportunities link. Completed applications must be submitted electronically through www.losal.org by the deadline date noted on this job
flyer. NO PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED!
Be sure your application reflects all relevant experience, paid or volunteer. Attach a supplemental resume or other description of
experience if it is not adequately described on your application. Veterans: please attach honorable discharge form for additional credit.
Examination:
Applications may be screened to select the most qualified candidates.
The examination will consist of:
A - Written job knowledge test (30% of Total Score)
B - Structured oral interview (70% of Total Score)
Some classifications require you to pass a physical examination. This examination is at the district’s expense and the appointment is not
assured until you have passed this examination.
Applicants must attain a passing score of 70% on each part of the examination in order to be placed on the eligibility list. Should a large
number of candidates pass the written exam, a higher passing score than 70% may be required to progress. Application & Examination
details along with information about the merit system are available on the Los Alamitos USD Personnel Commission website at
www.losal.org under Human Resources/Personnel Commission.
Candidates who pass the written and panel interview will be placed on an eligibility list valid for six (6) months.
The Los Alamitos Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry,
ethnic group identification, marital/parental status, physical/mental disability, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation,
gender/gender identity or expression or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a
person/group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
