Visual Arts Gallery Assistant

LOS ALAMITOS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
PERSONNEL COMMISSION An Equal

10293 Bloomfield Street  Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Phone: (562) 799-4700  Fax: (562) 799-4712 Opportunity

www.losal.org
Employer

CLASSIFIED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Visual Arts Gallery Assistant

POSITION DETAILS SALARY ISSUE DATE: 5/6/2024 
28 hours per week $24.83 - $30.15 hourly APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5/14/2024 
9.5 months per year TENTATIVE WRITTEN EXAM: 5/16/2024 
Vacancies for the 24/25 School Year TENTATIVE ORAL EXAM: 5/20/2024

RECRUITMENT TYPE
Dual Certification - This employment opportunity is available to anyone who qualifies. A single eligibility list based on rank order will be
generated from this recruitment. Current classified employees who qualify will be given seniority credit.

POSITION BENEFITS
Pay increases: The first pay increase for regular employees occurs after 6 months if the employee passes the probationary period. Pay
increases occur annually thereafter, until top step is reached.

BASIC FUNCTION
Under the direction of the principal, the Visual Arts Gallery Assistant will play a pivotal role in supporting the Visual Arts department at
the high school level. This individual will assist certificated teachers in organizing, planning, and executing Visual Arts showcases. Key
responsibilities include coordinating event logistics, managing advertising efforts, preparing venue setups, and providing support during
events to ensure smooth operation and successful presentation of art showcases. This role requires a collaborative spirit, attention to
detail, and a passion for fostering an appreciative environment for the arts within the school community. Commitment to Los Alamitos
Unified School District’s mission, vision and priority goals. Excellent communication/interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and
work closely with a wide range of stakeholders.  Complete Job Description available at www.losal.org under Job
Opportunities/Classified Job Descriptions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience 
Any combination equivalent to: An Associate’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university, or be currently enrolled

in college-level courses 
Preferred two years of experience in working with youth in an organized setting.

APPLICATION & EXAMINATION PROCESS
Application: 

Complete a Los Alamitos Unified School District Classified Application which can be accessed at www.losal.org under the Job
Opportunities link. Completed applications must be submitted electronically through www.losal.org by the deadline date noted on this
job flyer. NO PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED! 
Be sure your application reflects all relevant experience, paid or volunteer. Attach a supplemental resume or other description of
experience if it is not adequately described on your application.

Examination:
Applications may be screened to select the most qualified candidates.
The examination will consist of:

A - Written job knowledge exam (30% of Total Score)
B - Structured oral exam (70% of Total Score)

Some classifications require you to pass a physical examination. This examination is at the district’s expense and the appointment is not
assured until you have passed this examination. Applicants must attain a passing score of 70% on each part of the examination in order
to be placed on the eligibility list. Should a large number of candidates pass the written exam, a higher passing score than 70% may be
required to progress. Application & Examination details along with information about the merit system are available on the Los Alamitos
USD Personnel Commission website at www.losal.org under Human Resources/Personnel Commission.

Candidates who pass the written and panel interview will be placed on an eligibility list valid for six (6) months.
The Los Alamitos Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, ancestry, ethnic group identification, marital/parental status, physical/mental disability, national origin, religion, age,
sex, sexual orientation, gender/gender identity or expression or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such

characteristics; or association with a person/group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.