APPLY TO TAKE THE DISTRICT PROFICIENCY AND/OR THE INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANCE TESTS

The Talent Acquisition and Selection Branch (TASB) of the Personnel Commission offers District Proficiency (DP) testing for individuals who need to satisfy requirements to become a Para-educator, for candidates who need to meet a high school requirement, and for Vocational Instructors. TASB also offers the Instructional Assistance (IA) test for individuals who need to meet requirements to become a Para-educator. Testing is held on a regular basis at various locations throughout the Los Angeles Unified School District.

HOW TO APPLY TO TAKE TESTS

  • LAUSD "Talent Acquisition and Selection Branch"

    Register or log in to our Application Management System using the appropriate link below

  • LAUSD "Talent Acquisition and Selection Branch"

    Choose the Job Posting “District Proficiency and Instructional Assistance Assessment”

  • LAUSD "Talent Acquisition and Selection Branch"

    Complete the questionnaire by choosing the “questionnaire” tab.  Non-LAUSD employees, you will also need to complete the personal data page

  • LAUSD "Talent Acquisition and Selection Branch"

    Submit your application by choosing the “Complete Application” tab   -  please note that you only need to apply once if you want to take both tests

  • LAUSD "Talent Acquisition and Selection Branch"

    You will receive a confirmation email informing you that your application was submitted successfully (if you do not, please contact our help desk)

  • LAUSD "Talent Acquisition and Selection Branch"

    You will receive instructions on how to schedule the test within 24 to 48 hours