Special Education Paraprofessional; Career Pathway

Special Education Paraprofessional (Career Pathway)
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$24.85 - $30.17 Hourly

January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026

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.

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The LAUSD Division of Special Education is currently hiring Substitute Special Education Trainees. The list of eligible candidates that results from this recruitment will be utilized to fill future vacancies throughout the Los Angeles Unified School District. Special Education ensures that the unique needs of students with disabilities are met through additional services, support programs, specialized placements, or environments. Special Education services are provided to eligible students at no cost to families.

The core purpose of Special Education is to provide specially designed instruction and intervention, as well as to give students with disabilities access to the same educational programs and/or activities that are available to their non-disabled peers.

Current Substitute Special Education Trainees should not apply. If you are currently employed as a Special Education Trainee in a substitute capacity, and have completed 600 hours of verifiable experience, you meet the experience requirements for regular‑status (permanent) employment. To be considered for regular‑status (permanent) employment as a Special Education Trainee, you are encouraged to obtain an experience verification form at one of the Classified Employment Offices listed below.

This form must be completed by a school administrator, and subsequently submitted in person with photo identification at any of the following Classified Employment Office locations:

Please note that the duties for this position will be performed on‑site and in‑person. A Substitute Special Education Trainee works on an as‑needed basis performing beginning‑level work in assisting in meeting the physical and educational needs of students in special education schools and classes. Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Performing a variety of activities pertinent to training, physical care, disciplining, and tutoring in order to inculcate habits, knowledge, and skills in students with disabilities.
• Assisting teachers in implementing lessons or portions of lessons to a student or a group of students, checking accuracy of work, and presenting additional assignments as directed by a teacher.
• Helping students to use books, classroom materials, and equipment.
• Adjusting or rephrasing portions of text and classroom instructions.
• Keeping routine records related to recording attendance, grades, test scores, and lunch money.

• Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• One of the following: (1) Completion of 48 semester units or 72 quarter units from a recognized college or university; (2) Possession of an associate or higher degree from a recognized college or university; (3) A passing score on the District Proficiency Test AND the Instructional Assistance Test.
• Note:
  
  A passing score on the CBEST may substitute for the…