San Diego Unified School District
Paraeducator Montly/Substitute
$13.16 - $16.80 Hourly
San Diego, CA
Classified
PARA-001
5508 Human Resources
04/03/2017
$13.16 - $16.80 Hourly
San Diego, CA
Classified
PARA-001
5508 Human Resources
04/03/2017
Description
The San Diego Unified School District accepts Paraeducator applications on a continuous basis for regular monthly and substitute assignments. Paraeducators support the instructor in the daily activities of the classroom. Positions assigned to the Special Education program work with students with all types of special needs including physical and mental challenges.
Positions typically work part-time, 10 months per year. Substitute assignments are on-call as needed. Part-time positions may not be eligible for benefits.Examples of Duties
To learn more about the District's Paraeducator positions, click on the job description link next to the job title below:
Monthly Positions
Art Instructional Assistant (job description)
Athletics Assistant (job description)
AVID Assistant (job description)
Child Development Center Assistant (job description)
Child Development Center Assistant-Head Start (job description)
Classroom Assistant (job description)
Computer Assistant (job description)
Dance Assistant (job description)
English as a Second Language Assistant (job description)
Extended Day Assistant (job description)
Library Assistant (job description)
Mathematics Assistant (job description)
Media Production Assistant (job description)
Music Instructional Assistant (job description)
ROP Assistant (job description)
Science Assistant (job description)
Special Education Assistant (job description)
Special Needs Assistant (job description)
Theater & Media Assistant (job description)
Writer's Assistant (job description)
Monthly Salary Range
Instructional and Special Education Assistants: $13.16 - $16.40
Child Development Assistant - Head Start: $14.51 - $18.08
Substitute Positions
Child Development Center Assistant (job description)
Child Development Center Assistant-Head Start (job description)
Extended Day Assistant (job description)
Special Education Assistant (job description)
*Special Education Behavior Technician (job description)
*Special Education Technician (job description)
*Monthly job opportunities for this position are posted separately on the SDUSD's job board as vacancies occur. To be considered, candidates must apply when the job is announced and meet the requirements of the position.
Substitute Hourly Rate
Instructional and Special Education Assistants: $13.16
Child Development Assistant - Head Start: $14.51
Special Educational Behavior Technician: $16.80
Special Education Technician: $16.80Typical Qualifications
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma/GED (Foreign Equivalency Certification is required for education completed outside of the United States) AND- A passing score on the Classroom Assistant Proficiency Exam (CAPE) administered by the San Diego Unified School District OR
- An Associate's Degree (or higher) or 48 or more eligible units of coursework at a recognized college or university (Foreign Equivalency Certification is required for education completed outside of the United States) .
Foreign Equivalency Certification: Individuals that have completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement. A Foreign Equivalency Certification can be obtained for a fee from a professional organization that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Listed below are acceptable providers for your reference.
Academic and Professional International Evaluations www.apie.org
Center for Applied Research, Evaluation and Education www.iescaree.com
International Education Research Foundation www.ierf.org
World Academic Research Center www.foreigndegrees.com
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:- Personal appearance, grooming and language patterns which will provide a satisfactory example to pupils.
- Some positions may require conversational and/or written skills in a specific foreign language related to the needs of the assignment.
- Possession of a valid California Driver's license and availability of transportation may be required for positions that require travel between sites within the regular work day.
Child Development Center Assistant - Head Start: A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, an associate's degree or bachelor's degree is required to meet federally mandated requirements for positions staffed in the Head Start Program.
Substitute Special Education Technician: Possession of a current infant, child, and adult cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification. American Heart Association or American Red Cross certificate preferred. On-line certificates will not be accepted.Supplemental Information
Application Process
In order to be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following documents:- Online employment application.
- Attach any additional documentation that may be required for the position(s) you are interested in (such as proof of education and/or CPR Certificate). Additional documents may be attached to the online employment application, faxed to (619) 296-7522 or submitted to Human Resources at 4100 Normal Street, Suite 1241, San Diego, CA 92103.
- Applicants that do not have 48 or more eligible units of college-level coursework, will be invited to take the Classroom Assistant Proficiency Exam (CAPE). There is a fee of $7 for the exam. Candidates must provide a copy of a High School Diploma, GED, or Foreign Equivalency Certificate to be admitted to the exam.
Substitute Employment Process
Candidates interested in substitute assignments must complete the application process as instructed above and select the job title of the positions they are interested in. Prospective employees will be subject to the following pre-employment process:- Submit a Tuberculosis (TB) clearance (administered within the last year).
- Livescan Fingerprinting administered by the San Diego Unified School District at the candidate's own expense. Candidates interested in the Extended Day Assistant position will require an additional fingerprinting fee for FBI clearance.
Upon passing the pre-employment process, individuals will be added to the substitute pool to positions for which they qualify and have expressed interest in.
Additional Information
The San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the domain@sandi.net and domain@governmentjobs.com to your safe senders list.
- Employer
- San Diego Unified School District
- Phone
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619.725.8007
- Website
- http://www.sandiegounified.org
- Address
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4100 Normal Street
San Diego, California, 92103
- Employer
- San Diego Unified School District
- Phone
- 619.725.8007
- Website
- http://www.sandiegounified.org
- Address
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4100 Normal Street
San Diego, California, 92103
- Paraeducator Montly/Substitute Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- Which of the options below best describes your level of education? This position requires a High School Diploma/GED and either a Passing score on the San Diego Unified School District Classroom Assistant Proficiency Exam (CAPE), OR an Associate's Degree (or higher), OR 48 or more units of coursework at a recognized college or university. A copy of your degree or an Official Transcript is required to satisfy the requirement.
- * QUESTION 2
- Are you interested in working as a Paraeducator for the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) in a regular/monthly assignment?
- QUESTION 3
- Please indicate which regular/monthly assignments you are interested in (check all that apply)
- * QUESTION 4
- Are you interested in working as a Paraeducator for the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) in a substitute assignment?
- QUESTION 5
- Please indicate which substitute assignments you are interested in (check all that apply).
- QUESTION 6
- If you selected the Special Education Technician position, please answer this question. To qualify for the Special Education Technician position, a copy of an Infant, Child, and Adult CPR Certificate (online certificates are not accepted) is required. Did you attach a copy of a valid CPR Certificate to your application?
- QUESTION 7
- If you selected the Special Education Technician position, please answer this question. Which of the options below best describe your level of experience?
- QUESTION 8
- If you selected the Child Development Center Assistant - Head Start position, please answer this question. To qualify for the Child Development Center Assistant with the Head Start program, a copy of a Child Development Associate credential or Associates Degree or Higher is required. Did you attach a copy of either a Child Development Associate Credential or Degree to your application?
- * QUESTION 9
- Please indicate which geographical areas of the District you would be willing to work in (check one or more). Click here to view the District Map.
- * QUESTION 10
- Please indicate the number of hours per day you would be willing to work (check one or more).
- * Required Question