Elementary Instructional Aide / Paraprofessional (School-Year Contract)

Employer Sunbelt Staffing
Location San Francisco, California
Type Contractor

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

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 [here](https://www.sunbeltstaffing.com/benefits-and-faqs/). This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.