Pre-K Instructional Aide​/Paraprofessional; School San Francisco, CA

Location: San Francisco, CA

Schedule: 4.5 hours per day | 22.5 hours per week

Assignment: School-Year Contract (August End of Academic Year)

We are hiring Pre-K Instructional Aides/Paraprofessionals for a school-year contract supporting classrooms across campuses in San Francisco. Employees are assigned to a school site; however,
the campus determines daily placements based on student needs
.

This role requires individuals who are flexible, dependable, and team-oriented
, with the ability to support students with a wide variety of developmental, behavioral, and medical needs.

• Assist teachers in delivering instructional support to Pre-K students
• Provide hands-on support with daily living activities
  , including:
  • Toileting and diapering
  • Feeding and mealtime assistance
• Support students with medical and physical needs such as:
  • G-tube feeding
  • Blood glucose monitoring
  • Asthma treatment assistance
• Help manage classroom behavior and support social-emotional growth
• Work with students across various environments (classroom and campus settings)
• Collaborate closely with teachers, administrators, and support staff

• Positions are campus-based, not role-specific assignments are determined by school needs
• All paraprofessionals must be willing to perform any assigned duty within scope
  , including personal care and medical assistance
• Refusal to perform assigned tasks may result in dismissal
• While preferences may be discussed with school leadership,
  placements are not guaranteed
• Candidates must demonstrate a strong team-player attitude and flexibility

Must meet one of the following:

• Associates Degree or higher
• OR 48 college units + High School Diploma
• OR Passing of CBEST + High School Diploma
• OR Passing of Instructional Aide Exam + High School Diploma

• Annual completion of Emergency Anti-Seizure Medication Training (as required)
• CPR & First Aid Certification (renewed every 2 years; district-funded)

• CPR & First Aid Certification
• Training in:
  • G-tube feeding
  • Blood glucose testing
  • Asthma medication administration
  • Additional health care procedures (e.g., suctioning, catheterization, oxygen support)

• Minimum 1 year experience supporting students with significant behavioral or social-emotional needs

• Ability to stand up to 5 hours while supporting students in community settings

• Fluency in sign language and knowledge of deaf culture

• Preferred:
  Background in Braille or visual impairment services

• Valid California LVN license
• Current CPR & First Aid Certification

• Highly flexible and adaptable
• Strong communicator and team collaborator
• Comfortable supporting students with diverse and intensive needs
• Committed to student success in a structured school environment

Compensation for this position ranges from $21.00 to $36.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found at  This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.