SY Special Education Substitute Paraeducator

Special Education Substitute Para educator (3594S)

Job Class:
Special Education Substitute Para educator (3594S)

Salary Range: $31.52 - $32.78 hourly

Location:

Multiple Sites

Calendar:
Part Time, School Term

We will begin reviewing applications on July 1, 2026. You can expect to hear an update on your application status by mid-July 2026. We appreciate your interest and patience.

We want talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, who are inspired by our mission, steeped in equity, and who are motivated to unleash our children’s potential. We want people who are strong collaborators, skilled communicators, and problem solvers who are comfortable in a community of continuous learning.

• Assists in planning lessons and preparing instructional materials for severely impaired pupils.
• Working in accordance with an individualized education program (IEP), supervises and/or tutors individuals or small groups of pupils in specific skill and/or content areas. Conducts planned lessons with assigned groups in the classroom or other assigned educational location.
• Assists in explanation of subject matter. Administers tests and examinations, reviews, corrects and reviews assignments, and maintains individual pupil profiles. Assists in evaluating pupils.
• Prepares and maintains records and lists not required by law to be so maintained by certificated personnel.
• Prepares, operates, and maintains instructional equipment and supplies such as audio-visual equipment, computers, laboratory equipment, and other teaching machines. May also procure and store such equipment. Issues various supplies and equipment to pupils, and maintains necessary records pertaining to instructional equipment and supplies.
• Assists in maintaining classroom discipline in order to provide a positive learning environment. Enforces classroom and school rules. Assists in behavior management and discipline among pupils on field trips and at school site activities.
• May assist other designated school staff in monitoring halls, locker areas, cafeteria, yard, auditorium, gymnasium, lavatories, and other areas of the site in accordance with program regulations.
• Renders first aid in compliance with modern precautionary methods. Reports disciplinary problems and injury incidents to the proper supervisor.
• May assist the professional staff in publicizing educational development programs by issuing information, objectives, and functions of the program.
• Assist with pupils’ personal needs such as lifting, toileting, feeding, diapering and positioning if required.
• Perform related duties as required.

• Knowledge of San Francisco’s public schools/urban public schools and a passionate belief in SFUSD’s commitment to instructional leadership as a lever toward delivering on the SFUSD Graduate Profile
• Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and roles within a complex organization
• A proven record of effectively planning, organizing and using resources to take action and achieve goals
• The ability to learn quickly and adapt as needed in a fast-paced environment
• A flexible, “can do” work ethic with a focus on identifying challenges and proactively working to find solutions while maintaining a bigger picture lens and focus on what can be delivered instead of what cannot be done
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with senior level district staff and colleagues
• Effective written and verbal communication and the ability to clearly communicate complex, bureaucratic processes to a variety of audiences
• Ability to work effectively in difficult situations that involve confidential and sensitive matters
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and GSuite (Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms)

• An Associate's Degree or higher OR
• 48 college units and a high school diploma OR
• Passing of CBEST and a high school diploma OR
• Passing the Instructional Aide Exam and a high school diploma

SFUSD offers a competitive salary of $31.52 - $32.78 hourly commensurate with experience in a similar position. We…