Paraeducator- Independence Facilitator (Medically and Physically Challenged) at Foster Elementary School

Foster Elementary School; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

District-paid health benefits

Job summary

Foster Elementary School in San Diego is seeking a Paraeducator- Independence Facilitator to support students with medically and physically challenged needs. You will assist learning, reinforce classroom routines, and help manage behavior under supervision of teachers in MPC and general education settings.

The role involves in-person work five days a week for 10 months, with a 35-hour schedule, and eligibility for district health benefits for part-time/longer shifts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; CAPE or Associate’s degree or 48 eligible college units desirable.
• One year of experience working with severely, emotionally, physically challenged children in organized settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals or small groups of students to enhance learning.
• Provide academic support and behavior intervention.
• Assist teachers with instruction and classroom management in both special and general education settings.
• Support students in MPC settings and during lunchrooms, play, distance learning, and field trips.

Skills

Academic support

Behavior intervention

Medical support

Education

High School diploma/GED with CAPE or Associate’s degree or 48 eligible units

One year of experience with MPC students

Job description

Paraeducator- Independence Facilitator (Medically and Physically Challenged) at Foster Elementary School

Job Description

The San Diego Unified School District is currently accepting applications for the position of Paraeducator- Independence Facilitator (Medically and Physically Challenged) atFoster Elementary School. This recruitment is open to all interested candidates.

Job ID: 5970081

Application Deadline: Nov 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

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 forprofessionals 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:

Assists individuals or small groups of students to enhance learning including providing academic support, behavior intervention, and medical support to students in classroom settings, including Medically and Physically Challenged (MPC) settings. Assists teachers with instruction and classroom management that occurs in special education and general education classrooms, lunchrooms, play environments, including distance learning and field trips.

• Work Schedule:10months per year /35hours per week. You must be available to work in person Monday-Friday. The shift time is offered within the school bell schedule.
• Salary:This position is paid on theParaeducatorSalary Schedule. Grade 034. To view the Salary Schedule,
• Positions greater than 20 hours per week qualify for District-paid health and wellness benefits for the employee and their eligible dependents.

Starting Date: To Be Determined

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

High School diploma/GED and a passing score on the San Diego Unified School District 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.One year of experience working with severely, emotionally, mentally, and/or physically challenged children in an organized setting. Completion of post high school courses in Psychology, Early Childhood Development, Elementary Education, Special Education, or related field is desirable.

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 theapplication questions. Onlyapplicants 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. Somepositions requireapplicants to pass additional components which may include one or more of the following: amultiple-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].

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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 the following 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 OfficerEric Rico: [phone], [e-mail] /Title IX CoordinatorAnna Ward: [phone], [e-mail] /504 CoordinatorEri Nall: [phone], [e-mail]

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $25.10 to $31.27 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Substitute > Substitute

Human Resources , Classified Recruitment

Email: [e-mail]