JOB DESCRIPTION
The Research Specialist is assigned to provide support for the officers, staff, and members on a citywide basis. The Research Specialist is responsible to the Strategic Research Director.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
PRIMARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
SECONDARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION
UTLA is a democratic union that represents 38,000 bargaining unit members in such diverse groups as Counselors, Nurses, Psychologists, Social Workers, Librarians and Classroom Teachers. Wages, hours and working conditions of unit members are covered in the Collective Bargaining Agreement in effect between the Los Angeles Unified School District and UTLA or collective bargaining agreements between UTLA and independent charter school employers.
Los Angeles Unified is a metropolitan school district of over 400,000 students, the second largest school district in the country. Within the District there are over 800 school locations and a school budget of over $8 billion.
We are a local union affiliated with the California Teacher Association, California Federation of Teachers, National Education Association and American Federation of Teachers.
SALARY AND FRINGE BENEFITS
UTLA staff is represented by a staff union with a negotiated agreement and just cause. Beginning salary range for this position will be $119, 503 – $130,584 per year depending on prior skills and experience, with regular step increases. Fringe benefits include employer paid medical, dental, vision care for staff members and eligible dependents. There are excellent retirement plan options and a monthly automobile allowance for maintenance and operation of a car. Parking is provided.
HOW TO APPLY
Please email Cristina Alfonso, Confidential Executive Assistant, utlajobs@utla.net for an application and details of documents to be submitted with the application. Two letters of recommendation demonstrating experience and knowledge will be required when submitting application and other requested documents. All required documentation including completed application, letters of recommendation, résumé and requested documents must be received by UTLA no later than February 16, 2026 .
United Teachers Los Angeles
Attention: Cristina Alfonso, Confidential Executive Assistant
3303 Wilshire Blvd., 10th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90010
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