Avid Assistant

San Diego Unified School District; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Bilingual differential

Job summary

San Diego Unified School District is seeking an Avid Assistant to support AVID instructional activities in student discussion groups and tutoring sessions across multiple sites in San Diego, CA.

The position is part-time (10 months per year, 7.2 hours per week) with PARA Salary Schedule Grade 20. Health and wellness benefits are available for 20+ hours per week; bilingual candidates may receive a 5% differential. Applications via [e-mail] are welcome.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and a passing score on the CAPE or an Associate’s Degree or 48+ eligible units of college coursework.
• Education and experience must be clearly represented in the application.
• Related education and experience must be clearly represented in the work history and education section of your application.

Responsibilities

• Assist the instructional program in student discussion groups and tutorial sessions as part of the AVID program.

Education

High school diploma/GED + CAPE OR Associate's Degree OR 48+ eligible college units

Job description

Avid Assistant

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5955333

Application Deadline: Oct 22, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

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

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

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.

VACANCY / POSITION SPECIFICS:

• Working Location: Site/Dept Name 4880 La Cuenta Dr. San Diego, CA 92124 (Area D)
• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

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.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

N/A

Examination Process

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

If you have questions about your application, please email [e-mail].

San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of a person’s actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

For more information about equity in employment, contact:

Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Eric Rico: [phone], [e-mail] / Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward: [phone], [e-mail] / 504 Coordinator Eri Nall: [phone], [e-mail]

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $17.83 to $22.22 Per Hour

Job Categories:

• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
• Instructional Support > Tutor

Contact Information

• San Diego Unified School District Human Resources
• 4100 Normal Street
• San Diego, California 92103
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]