Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)

Communication Support Assistant

Salary: $22.52 hourly – No medical benefits – Paid as worked – Traditional C Basis School Calendar (August through June)

About the Job:

The Los Angeles Unified School District, School Mental Health seeks a Communication Support Assistant for a certificated employee with a visual impairment. The position is available in the School Based Region East area

Duties:

• Assist an employee with a visual impairment by taking accurate, legible, and organized notes during meetings and trainings.
• Orally read a variety of printed materials, as needed. Assists with inputting notes into the Welligent Service Tracking System.
• Assists with logging into zoom and other relevant platforms.
• Is able to locate pertinent material from LAUSD platforms, such as, Schoology and Microsoft Teams.

Skills:

• Is comfortable with technology and navigating various internet platforms.
• Proficiency skills in the English language, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Clearly and distinctly reads English, with ease, including proper intonation, pronunciation, and reading speed.
• Types notes accurately and in a timely manner.
• Composes appropriate description of visual materials.
• Competency in Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of how to use Canva.

Qualifications:

Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency, preferably supplemented by courses in English, writing, and speech. Must have highly proficient computer and typing skills

Desirable:

Ability to read and speak in Spanish. Completed some college coursework.

Interested applicants should submit:

A cover letter and resume to smh.recruitment@lausd.net. Please include the following in the email subject line: “Communication Support Assistant, SMH, Applicant Name”. Please do not send hard copies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.52 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person