Staff RElations Teacher Assistant Update Krishna Nunnally, Senior HR Rep Human Resources Division/Staff Relations September 22, 2017

TEACHER ASSISTANT UNIT EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2017, the Human Resources Division on the 15TH Floor of the Beaudry Building, assumed responsibility for Teacher Assistants.

Teacher assistant processes Handled by Human Resources Hiring Processing Assignments of new and continuing Teacher Assistants Verification of college enrollment and courses

TEACHER ASSISTANT UNIT CONTACTS All inquiries regarding Teacher Assistants should be directed to the Human Resources Division at (213) 241-4980 or via email teacherassistant@lausd.net. All other classroom assistants, (i.e., Special Education Trainee/Assistant, Early Education Aide, Instructional Assistant, etc.) remain the responsibility of the Personnel Commission.

TEACHER ASSISTANT UNIT CONTACTS LOCAL DISTRICT ASSIGNMENT TECHNICIAN CONTACT E-MAIL ADDRESS CONTACT PHONE NO.  Central & South  Richelle Harris  richelle.harris@lausd.net (213) 241-8940  NW & NE  Marina Monico  marina.monico@lausd.net (213) 241-4938  East & West  Gina Robles  gina.robles@lausd.net (213) 241-8941  

Teacher assistant processes supported by Staff Relations TA Seniority Questions Questions about TA Non-Compliance with Enrollment and Course Completion TA Performance and Discipline

Teacher assistant enrollment verification for fall 2017-2018 Human Resources is developing an automated system TA’s will be able to upload their transcripts to the system for review Date of implementation to be determined

PRINCIPALS ARE STILL REQUIRED TO POST THE TEACHER ASSISTANT SENIORITY LIST BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2017    

Teacher assistant SENIORITY Review certified transcripts of all Teacher Assistants assigned to your site. (Use transcripts submitted for school year ending June 2017). Prepare a list, in descending order, of completed qualified college units along with hire date. Run report “HR085 TA Seniority”, to obtain each Teacher Assistants’ District date of hire.

ADDITIONAL TEACHER ASSISTANT LAY-0FF If your school will need to close additional Teacher Assistant positions due to Budget cuts, remember that Teacher Assistant lay-offs are handled at the school site and guided by Article X of the Unit F contract. The lay-off order is determined by the Teacher Assistant seniority list. If you have questions, please contact your Senior Human Resources Representative.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS If you know a Teacher Assistant is not enrolled this semester, the TA should be released. Contact your Sr. HR Rep for assistance. If when reviewing seniority you find that an employee did not complete 12 units during the 2016-17 school year, contact your Senior HR Rep.

WHAT ABOUT TEACHER ASSISTANT BENEFITS WHAT ABOUT TEACHER ASSISTANT BENEFITS? Eligible TAs have been advised and may enroll in District sponsored medical, dental, and vision as of 9/1/17. Budget questions about TA benefits should be directed to your Fiscal Specialist.

Questions?

Krishna Nunnally krishna.nunnally@lausd.net 231-241-8242 FOR ASSISTANCE, CONTACT: Krishna Nunnally Senior Human Resources Representative krishna.nunnally@lausd.net 231-241-8242