Substitute Special Education Trainee

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$24.85 - $24.85 hourly

January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026

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. For more information about the Special Education Division, please visit the link below. If you are unable to open the link, copy and paste it into your web browser's address bar.

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.

Key responsibilities include:

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

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Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and one of the following:

• Completion of 48 semester units or 72 quarter units from a recognized college or university.
• Possession of an associate or higher degree from a recognized college or university.
• A passing score on the District Proficiency Test and the Instructional Assistance Test.

Note:

A passing score on the CBEST may substitute for the District Proficiency Test. Candidates who need to take the District Proficiency and/or Instructional Assistance tests can schedule an appointment by visiting http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org and clicking the "District Proficiency and Instructional Assistance Assessment" link. Foreign degrees or transcripts must be evaluated by a transcript evaluation agency recognized by the State Of California Commission On Teacher Credentialing.

• A Los Angeles Unified School District Food Handler’s Certificate must be obtained upon appointment and renewed annually.
• A First‑Aid Certificate issued by a recognized First Aid training program must be obtained within 60 days after appointment and must be kept valid during the term of employment.
• Ability to communicate in a language…