INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT SPECIAL EDUCATION

Requirements / Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • 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), 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. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by the American Red Cross or any agency authorized by the American Red Cross (WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 3 MONTHS UPON OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT). • Valid First Aid certification issued by the American Red Cross or any agency authorized by the American Red Cross (WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 3 MONTHS UPON OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT). • Employees must maintain up-to-date certifications in CPR and First Aid during employment. Applications without the supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified. Foreign Diploma/ Degree/Transcripts must be certified and evaluated to meet the United States equivalency requirements to be considered. ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE CLOSING DATE. SATISFACTION OF INITIAL/ MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: You must attach the following documentation to your application upon submission: 1. Proof of high school graduation or equivalent (GED), OR highest attained education (Associate degree or above). Comments and Other Information 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 upon offer of employment, if it is not submitted. For more information on required documents, please refer to the “Initial Qualifications” section. OPTION 1: Upload and attach all required documentation(s)/certification(s) in its ORIGINAL form to your application upon submission by the closing date. - OR - OPTION 2: Submit all required documentation(s)/certification(s) in its ORIGINAL form, IN-PERSON, to the Human Resources, Classified Personnel department at 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA prior to or by the application closing date. (Copies will be made).