Avid Assistant

San Diego Unified School District Various Locations - San Diego, California Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in San Diego Unified School District Job Opportunities

Job : 5955333

Final date to receive applications: Oct 22, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 08, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

The San Diego Unified School District is currently accepting applications for the position of Avid Assistant. This opportunity is open to all interested candidates.

OVERVIEW:

San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for professionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact.

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Avid Assistant will provide assistance to the instructional program in student discussion groups and tutorial sessions as part of the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program.

• Working
  
  Location:
  
  Site/Dept Name 4880 La Cuenta Dr. San Diego, CA 92124 (Area
  
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• School/Department Website: Farb Middle School
• Work Schedule: 10 months per year / 7.2 hours per week.
• Salary: This position is paid on the PARA Salary Schedule. Grade 20.
• Health and Wellness Benefits: Positions 20 hours per week or greater qualify for District-paid health and wellness benefits for the employee and their eligible dependents.
• Bilingual Requirement: Vacancies that require the incumbent to be Bilingual in English/Spanish will be noted. Candidates considered for positions that require bilingual skills will be invited to a Performance Test (Qualifying Only) for oral and written fluency. Bilingual positions qualify for a 5% bilingual differential.

The District covers a large portion of San Diego County. Refer to the District Area Map at this Link and make sure to identify any and all specific area(s) you are interested in working in. The area(s) you identify in your application will be used for any future vacancies filled using the eligibility list from this recruitment.

High school diploma/GED and a passing score on the San Diego City Schools classroom Assistant Proficiency Exam (CAPE) or an Associate’s Degree (or higher) or 48 or more eligible units of coursework at a recognized college or university.

NOTE:

Your related education and experience must be clearly represented in the work history and education section of your application.

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The examination process includes an application screening and evaluation based on the applicant's education, work history, and responses to the application questions. Only applicants whose application packet demonstrates a combined education and experience which meets the minimum requirements for the position will be considered qualified and advance in the process. Some positions require applicants to pass additional components which may include one or more of the following: a multiple-choice, oral, written, or performance exam specific to the position.

NOTE:

Most exams are conducted remotely utilizing an online testing platform. For these exams, access to the internet and the use of a camera-ready desktop/laptop with a microphone is required to participate in these processes.

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