Los Angeles Unified School District

Personnel Commissioner

Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Letter of Introduction, Letter(s) of Recommendation, or Resume required for application.

Responsibilities

  • Establish rules and regulations governing the District's Classified Service.
  • Direct and oversee recruitment processes and examinations for filling vacancies.
  • Determine proficiency standards for examinations.
  • Conduct disciplinary and complaint appeal hearings for Classified employees.
  • Perform salary surveys and present recommendations for Classified salary schedules.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to serve on a three-member commission with a significant role in district governance.
  • Regular monthly meetings provide an established schedule for participation.
  • Potential for professional networking with other committee members and district officials.
  • Engagement in meaningful decision-making regarding public employee welfare.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The Personnel Commission is a three-member committee established to oversee the district's "Merit System." Members are appointed on a rotational basis for three-year terms which expire on December 1 of the third year. The Personnel Commission holds regularly scheduled meetings on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 3:00 p.m. Special meetings may be called at any time. The Personnel Commission is responsible for the following:
• Establishing rules and regulations to govern the District's Classified Service.
• Directing and administering the recruitment process and examinations for the purpose of filling vacancies, or creating employment eligibility lists for the Classified Service.
• Determining standards of proficiency to be required for examinations.
• Conducting disciplinary/complaint appeal hearings for Classified employees.
• Conducting salary surveys and presenting recommendations for Classified salary schedules to the Board of Trustees.

Requirements / Qualifications

  • Letter of Introduction
  • OR Letter(s) of Recommendation OR Resume


Comments and Other Information

Candidates who successfully pass the paper screening will be interviewed by the selection committee (Board of Trustees, CSEA, Personnel Commissioner, and Executive Director, Human Resources. Candidates should anticipate an interview on either September 8, or September 9, 2026. On September 10, 2026, the Board will announce the person it intends to nominate for appointment. At the October 15, 2026, regular meeting, the Board shall provide a public hearing for the public, employees, and CSEA representatives to express their views. Following the public hearing, the Board may then take action to approve the nominee for submission to the California Superintendent of Public Instruction.

About Los Angeles Unified School District

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of over 550,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.
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