The Paraeducator Career Ladder Program was developed in 1994 as a joint project of the Los Angeles Unified School District and Service Employees International Union, Local 99.
Since that time, the Career Ladder has grown into a group of programs dedicated to developing community members into highly qualified teachers by encouraging high school students and paraeducators to pursue careers as educators. The Career Ladder Office also works with local colleges and universities to develop innovative programs for the support and education of our members.
The Career Ladder Office supports individuals studying to become teachers, school counselors, or school psychologists. The office serves all interested LAUSD employees in Bargaining Units B and F. Most eligible employees are in the following job classifications: education aide, instructional assistant, teacher assistant, special education trainee, special education assistant, health care assistant, and children's center aide.
The Career Ladder Office provides:
If you are interested in becoming a member, please Join the Career Ladder .
Members may study at any accredited college or university. Financial Assistance is in the form of reimbursements for educational expenses, including tuition, books, preparation for state-mandated CBEST/CSET/RICA exams, CBEST test fee, and educational advisement.