Using this Guide

Begin by reading the section titled Facilitating Career Advancement. This section will assist you in objectively determining the type of occupation(s) that best fit your interests and needs.

Find the Career Chart, located within the sections of this guide, for the occupational area(s) you have identified.  Each chart identifies the career ladder within the occupational area.  In some instances, more than one occupational hierarchy may be shown on a single chart.  This occurs when the occupations are closely related and opportunities readily exist to move between these occupational areas.

Entry-level positions form the foundation of the chart.  The career path is illustrated by job classification as you move up the chart.  Job classifications receiving approximately the same pay are shown on the same line on the chart.  The approximate number of filled positions in each job classification is identified in parentheses and is updated annually by our staff.

Immediately following the Career Chart, you will find the definitions and minimum qualifications for each job classification in the grouping.  This provides you with basic information regarding the duties and responsibilities associated with the position and the type and level of education, training, and/or work experience that is required.  Complete job descriptions are available in the Job Descriptions section of our website.

Utilize the salary information provided through the link below to get an idea of the salary level of positions throughout a career path.  Salaries for each job classification are also provided in an alphabetical listing on our website.

Although some promotional opportunities can be attained through time in service, other promotions will require you to pursue additional education and training.  If a career path you have selected requires additional training and formal education, a listing of two-year and four-year colleges and universities in Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, and San Bernardino Counties is included in this guide and can be accessed through this link.  These institutions offer a wide range of programs and services to assist you in attaining the requisites for your career path.

The District provides assistance in the form of time and tuition reimbursement to full-time, permanent classified employees wishing to pursue the training and education needed to promote.

Employees may receive tuition reimbursement in accordance with the requirements established by the various union contracts. Application forms are available at each Campus Personnel Office, the Human Resources Division at the District Office, as well as through the LACCD website.

Keep an eye open for opportunities to promote.  There are a variety of options available to you:

• Frequently check the internal job opportunities website for provisional, transfer, and reassignment job opportunities. This site is maintained by the Personnel Commission Office and can be accessed through the LACCD employee SharePoint site.

• Apply for promotional exam opportunities that are posted in the Personnel Commission online employment system, where you will find detailed information about current recruitments and enables you to complete and submit an application online.

• Submit an interest card for jobs you wish to apply for as they become available in the future.  Interest cards can be submitted through the Personnel Commission website by clicking on the link at the top of each individual job description page.  When recruitment for the examination begins, a notification will be sent automatically to the email address on file.

Begin by making a list of all the things you really “want” out of a job and list them by priority.  These may include factors such as:

Assemble everything about yourself that might be of potential use in qualifying for jobs that interest you.  This should include all facts and ideas that might be of any conceivable value.  In addition to helping identify the type of jobs to seek, the information will be invaluable in completing applications, preparing a resume, and highlighting your qualifications in an interview.  At a minimum, your portfolio should include:

By compiling this information in your portfolio, you will have a central location for a variety of documents that may be needed at a future point in your career pursuits. If you have misplaced any important documents, now is the time to request new copies.

Once this information is in order, you can determine which jobs you can seek immediately and what steps you will need to take in order to qualify for future promotions or career changes.

Anyone in the process of developing or changing a career should make a concerted effort to create a network of people who may be able to help and guide them along their path.  In addition to keeping in touch with your existing associates on a professional level, casual interaction with colleagues is an important part of building your network, as well.  If you are interested in a completely new occupational area, think about joining a trade organization or seek out the advice of people who are successful in the area.

Don't wait for opportunities to come to you; be proactive and create your own chances for advancement or career change.

Creating a positive image in the workplace will facilitate obtaining that promotion you have always wanted.

Be ready to move to where the opportunity exists. Promotional opportunities may be in a different department or location so, embrace this challenge by being prepared to move – it is to your advantage.

• Degrees and Credits generally must be from accredited institutions (Title 5, Section 53406)
• An occupational license or certificate is required in certain instances (Title 5, Section 53417)
• A district may hire a person who possesses qualifications different from, but equivalent to, those listed on the disciplines list, according to criteria and procedures agreed upon by the Los Angeles Community College District Board of Trustees and the Academic Senate (Title 5, Section 53430)

• Any bachelor’s degree AND two years of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment  OR
• Any associate degree AND six years of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment

In addition, the Los Angeles Community College District considers a person, who possesses a “Life Credential” in the field, qualified.  The “Life Credential” must have been issued prior to June 30, 1990 (since credentials are no longer issued).  Where years of experience (professional or occupational) are referred to, the requirement is for the stated number of years of full-time experience OR the equivalent in part-time experience.

The minimum qualifications to be an educational administrator are a Master’s Degree AND one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.

Academic Selection procedure is a competitive process and follows Title 5 Regulations and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Guidelines.

These minimum qualifications serve as Statewide and District benchmarks for monitoring professionalism and vigor within the academic disciplines and as a guideline for day-to-day decisions regarding suitability for employment as a community college instructor or educational administrator.

If you choose a career path into the academic ranks, it may be appropriate for you to pursue additional education and experience.

Faculty and educational administrator information and applications can be obtained from the District’s Human Resources Division at (213) 891-2080 or via the Human Resources section of the District's website. To facilitate your search, a list of District Academic and Vocational disciplines is included in this guide.

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