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

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

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

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

5. TEACHER ASSISTANT UNIT CONTACTS
LOCAL DISTRICT
ASSIGNMENT TECHNICIAN
CONTACT ADDRESS
CONTACT PHONE NO.
 Central & South
 Richelle Harris
(213)
 NW & NE
 Marina Monico
(213)
 East & West
 Gina Robles
(213)

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

7. 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

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

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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 school year, contact your Senior HR Rep.

12. 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.

13. Questions?

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