Instructional Assistant

Job Opportunity

Position details:
Open to all Lynwood Unified School District employees and the public. Applications accepted (online only) from:
August 10, 2026 - August 28, 2026 by 4:30 pm (or sooner). Application and required documentation(s)/certification(s), by 4:30 pm (or sooner).

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 15 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 District's 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). Participation in all portions of the examination process is by official invitation only. Candidates who do not participate and successfully pass all parts of the examination process will not be considered for the position. Position details and duties:
Full-time or part-time position: three (3) or six (6) hours per day; ten (10) months per year. Basic function:
The job of Instructional Assistant is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom/s with specific responsibility for working with students individually or in small groups and providing clerical support to teacher/s and staff. This job reports to a designated administrator.

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.

Education and experience:

• Graduation from high school OR General Education Development (GED) equivalent.
• Some experience working with children in an organized setting.
• 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, that demonstrates that the applicant is likely to possess the required skills, knowledge, or abilities, may be considered.

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 1:
Upload and attach all required documentation(s)/certification(s) in its ORIGINAL form to your application upon submission OR email them to esruiz OR fyoung by the Final date to receive applications.

- OR - OPTION 2:
Submit IN-PERSON all required documentation(s)/certification(s) in its ORIGINAL form, to the Human Resources, Classified Personnel department at 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA by the Final date to receive applications (copies will be made). Applications without supporting documents will be considered incomplete and may be disqualified from further consideration. Foreign Diploma/ Degree/Transcripts must be certified and evaluated to meet the United States equivalency to be considered.

ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE CLOSING DATE.

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. FOREIGN DIPLOMA/ DEGREE/ TRANSCRIPTS:
If you received your education outside of the…