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Paraprofessional II - Special Education (Multiple Vacancies) at South San Francisco Unified Share on X Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 8/13/2026 Contact Veronica Martinez Number of Openings 23 Salary Pay Range $27.16 - $32.98 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Range 29 Length of Work Year 10 Months; 6.0 hours/day; Schedules vary by site Employment Type Part Time About the Employer Our Mission: In partnership with our community, South San Francisco Unified School District (SSFUSD) will provide exceptional instruction, engaging experiences, and equitable and accessible opportunities and resources to further support our diverse student body so that students are equipped to learn, thrive, navigate their future with purpose, and impact their community. The SSFUSD community includes 15 schools supporting 8,000 students in Daly City, San Bruno, and South San Francisco. Job Summary Job Summary Under the direction of the Principal or an assigned Supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students with moderate to severe special needs assigned to a designated special education classroom; tutor individual or small groups of students; perform a variety of support activities related to the behavior management of assigned students; assist in the preparation of instructional materials; assist students with performing academic, daily living, vocational and special health care activities as assigned; provide routine clerical support

Distinguishing Characteristics: The Paraprofessional II-Special Education position is assigned to a designated more restrictive special education classroom or learning environment. Incumbents provide instructional assistance and assist individual or small groups of students with moderate to severe special needs. Positions are distinguished from the Paraprofessional I-Special Education, by the greater difficulty and complexity of assigned tasks, and a wider scope of responsibilities involving more physical, self-help and special health care treatment activities in the performance of daily activities.

View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school or equivalent GED and some experience working with children in a learning or organized setting. Incumbents must meet requirements specified under every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). In addition, must meet on of the following: - Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (48 units); - Obtained an associate's or higher degree (college level); OR - Met (pass) a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics.

Licenses and Other Requirements: Valid First Aid and CPR certification within a probationary period. Examination and Interview Process: Candidates who successfully pass application screening will participate in the following competitive recruitment testing phases, as applicable based on minimum qualification status: - Written Examination: Candidates who do not meet the educational minimum qualifications will be required to complete a paraprofessional equivalency examination. This multiple choice examination is administered on a continuous basis, typically once per month.

- Panel Interview (Required): All candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, or who successfully pass the paraprofessional examination, will be required to participate in a panel interview. Panel interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis, typically twice per month. Qualified candidates will be notified of specific testing and panel interview dates.

Please note: Requests for alternate or rescheduled testing or interview dates will not be granted. Candidates are expected to be available for all scheduled components of the recruitment testing process. Application Screening and Recruitment Process: A complete Nimble application is required for consideration.

- Incomplete applications will not be considered. - Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application. Applicants must provide professional references.

- References should be work-related; supervisory references are strongly preferred. This recruitment is conducted in accordance with a merit-based selection process, consistent with California public sector hiring practices. - Advancement is based on qualifications, examination results, and other job-related criteria.

Applications will be screened to verify minimum qualifications. Candidates who meet the stated requirements, or who qualify to demonstrate equivalency through an examination, will be invited to move forward in the competitive recruitment selection process. All communication regarding application status and next steps will be sent via Nimble email.

- Applicants are responsible for monitoring their email, including spam and junk folders, for all recruitment communications. Requirements / Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school or equivalent GED and some experience working with children in a learning or organized setting. Incumbents must meet requirements specified under every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

In addition, must meet on of the following: - Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (48 units); - Obtained an associate's or higher degree (college level); OR - Met (pass) a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics. Licenses and Other Requirements: Valid First Aid and CPR certification within a probationary period. Examination and Interview Process: Candidates who successfully pass application screening will participate in the following competitive recruitment testing phases, as applicable based on minimum qualification status: - Written Examination: Candidates who do not meet the educational minimum qualifications will be required to complete a paraprofessional equivalency examination.

This multiple choice examination is administered on a continuous basis, typically once per month. - Panel Interview (Required): All candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, or who successfully pass the paraprofessional examination, will be required to participate in a panel interview. Panel interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis, typically twice per month.

Qualified candidates will be notified of specific testing and panel interview dates. Please note: Requests for alternate or rescheduled testing or interview dates will not be granted. Candidates are expected to be available for all scheduled components of the recruitment testing process.

Application Screening and Recruitment Process: A complete Nimble application is required for consideration. - Incomplete applications will not be considered. - Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application.

Applicants must provide professional references. - References should be work-related; supervisory references are strongly preferred. This recruitment is conducted in accordance with a merit-based selection process, consistent with California public sector hiring practices.

- Advancement is based on qualifications, examination results, and other job-related criteria. Applications will be screened to verify minimum qualifications. Candidates who meet the stated requirements, or who qualify to demonstrate equivalency through an examination, will be invited to move forward in the competitive recruitment selection process.

All communication regarding application status and next steps will be sent via Nimble email. - Applicants are responsible for monitoring their email, including spam and junk folders, for all recruitment communications. Comments and Other Information All Special Education Paraprofessional positions are 6.0 hours per day, Monday-Friday

Below are the school sites with vacancies, as of August 2026: Buri Buri Elementary School - Two (2) Vacancies Junipero Serra Elementary School - One (1) Vacancy Los Cerritos Elementary School - Three (3) Vacancies Ponderosa Elementary School - Three (3) Vacancies Parkway Heights Middle School - Five (5) Vacancies Westborough Middle School - Two (2) Vacancies Baden High School - One (1) Vacancy El Camino High School - Five (5) Vacancies South San Francisco High School - One (1) Vacancy Work schedules vary by site, and are to be announced. Comments and Other Information All Special Education Paraprofessional positions are 6.0 hours per day, Monday-Friday. Below are the school sites with vacancies, as of August 2026: Buri Buri Elementary School - Two (2) Vacancies Junipero Serra Elementary School - One (1) Vacancy Los Cerritos Elementary School - Three (3) Vacancies Ponderosa Elementary School - Three (3) Vacancies Parkway Heights Middle School - Five (5) Vacancies Westborough Middle School - Two (2) Vacancies Baden High School - One (1) Vacancy El Camino High School - Five (5) Vacancies South San Francisco High School - One (1) Vacancy Work schedules vary by site, and are to be announced

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