Elementary Instructional Aide / Paraprofessional (School-Year Contract)
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Job Description
Location: San Francisco, CA
Schedule: 5.5 hours per day | 27.5 hours per week
Assignment: School-Year Contract (August End of Academic Year)
Position Overview
We are seeking Elementary Instructional Aides/Paraprofessionals to support students across school sites in San Francisco. Candidates are assigned to a campus; however, daily roles and responsibilities are determined based on site needs.
This position requires individuals who are flexible, dependable, and team-oriented, and comfortable supporting students with a broad range of academic, behavioral, and medical needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Support classroom instruction under the direction of the teacher
- Assist students with daily living activities, including:
- Toileting and hygiene support
- Feeding and mealtime assistance
- Provide support for students with medical and physical needs, including (based on assignment and training):
- G-tube feeding
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Asthma treatments
- Help manage classroom behavior and support social-emotional development
- Assist students in various environments (classroom, campus, and community-based settings when applicable)
- Work collaboratively with teachers, specialists, and school staff
Important Assignment Expectations
- Assignments are campus-based and needs-driven not role-specific
- All paraprofessionals must be willing to perform any assigned duties within scope, including personal care and medical assistance
- Refusal to perform assigned responsibilities may result in dismissal
- While preferences may be discussed at the site level, placements are not guaranteed
- Candidates must demonstrate a strong team-player mindset
Minimum Qualifications (Required for All Classifications)
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
Additional Classification Requirements S10 / S10A / S10E
- Annual Emergency Anti-Seizure Medication Training (as required)
- CPR & First Aid Certification (renewed every 2 years; district funded)
S10F (Advanced Health Support)
- CPR & First Aid Certification
- Training in:
- G-tube feeding
- Blood glucose testing
- Asthma medication administration
- Additional procedures (e.g., suctioning, catheterization, oxygen support)
S10Q (Behavioral Support)
- Minimum 1 year experience supporting students with significant behavioral or social-emotional needs
S10W (Community-Based Support)
- Ability to stand up to 5 hours while supporting students in community settings
S20D (Deaf/Hard of Hearing Support)
- Fluency in sign language systems
- Knowledge of deaf culture
- Ability to facilitate communication using sign language
S20V (Vision Support)
- Preferred: Background in Braille or vision impairment services
S22 (Health Services Support)
- Valid California LVN license
- Current CPR & First Aid Certification
Ideal Candidate
- Flexible and adaptable to changing assignments
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Comfortable working with students with diverse and sometimes intensive needs
- Reliable, professional, and student-focused
Sunbelt is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. No question on the website is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant’s consideration for employment on any basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
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