Special Education Certificated Employment Operations - SECEO's mandate is to locate, attract, select and support new special education teachers/support service providers throughout the pre-employment process. The action steps prescribed in Plan 16 of the "Modified Consent Decree" drive the unit. The primary goal for the SECEO staff is to reduce the disparity between the number of qualified general education teachers and the number of qualified special education teachers in the District.

Special Education Initiative - An informational meeting will be held from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, January 12th for those considering a career in the field of Special Education. Topics will include the employment process, special education credentialing opportunities, as well as teaching special education in the District. Individuals with related experiences and a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of special education students are invited to register for the meeting and obtain meeting location by contacting Doreen Mendoza at careersinsped@lausd.net.

Special Education Teacher / Support Service Provider Recruitment - The LAUSD encourages all credentialed teachers/support service providers in all Special Education disciplines to begin the application process. This includes individuals who will start or complete their teacher credential / licensing program prior to August 2005. Please check our recruitment calendar to see if a LAUSD recruiter will be in your area. To apply online, click here.

Note:  Applications for teaching and support services must be submitted through our online application.  We do not accept paper applications.

Special Education District Intern Program - The District Intern Program is an alternative route to teacher certification.  Interns work toward their credential while teaching full-time in an LAUSD classroom and earning full salary and benefits.  The District sponsored program is tuition free and is fully accredited as a teacher training institution and as a licensing recommending agency by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC).  The Special Education District Intern Program offers two programs:

Education Specialist for Non-Credentialed Teachers is a three year credentialing process.  At the end of the second year, interns will earn a Preliminary Education Specialist Credential.  Upon completion of the third year, interns will earn the California Professional Clear Credential, Education Specialist - Mild/Moderate Disabilities:  K-12.

Education Specialist for Credentialed General Education Teachers (CENTSE Program) is a two year credentialing process.  At the end of the first year, interns will earn a Preliminary Education Specialist Credential.  Upon completion of the second year, interns will earn the California Professional Clear Credential, Education Specialist - Mild/Moderate Disabilities:  K-12.

You are invited to attend the monthly District Intern informational meetings located at the LAUSD Board Room.  On this page, please view one of the following presentations in Flash:  Special Education or Credentialed Educators Now Teaching Special Education (CENTSE).

If you need additional information not found on this web site, please email: careersinsped@lausd.net or call (213) 241-6911.