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Instructional Aide Elementary Basic Cesar Chavez ES (A03)


Job Location:

San Francisco, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 34 - 40
Posted: 26 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 23 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Class: A03S Instructional Aide Elementary Basic Skills

Salary Range: $34.25 -$40.07/hourly

Appointment Type: Temporary

Calendar: Part-Time School Term

Who We Are

The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is the seventh largest school district in California serving more than 50000 students who speak more than 44 documented languages across 130 schools in the city of San Francisco every year. We aim for every student who attends SFUSD schools to discover his or her spark along with a strong sense of self and purpose and that all students graduate from high school ready for college and career and equipped with the skills capacities and dispositions outlined in SFUSDs Graduate Profile. Every day in our quest to achieve this mission we provide each and every student the quality instruction and equitable support required to thrive in the 21st century.

What It Means to Work Here

The SFUSD community is unified by our Core Values:

Student-centered: We put students needs first

Fearless: We persist through challenges

United: We celebrate and build on each others strengths

Social Justice: We stand with those most vulnerable in our community

Diversity-driven: We respect and seek to understand each person

We are also inspired by Vision Values and Guardrails which captures our aspirations and vision for the future of public education in San Francisco. Alongside the Districts strategic plan. SFUSD is reimagining how public education will change over the next decade to meet the dynamic future of San Francisco. As a CORE district SFUSD is also a leader in critical systems change for more comprehensive school accountability and innovations that help strengthen the instructional core which is the foundation of our strategic plan and Vision 2025.

Who We Want

We want talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences who are inspired by our mission steeped in equity and who are motivated to unleash our childrens potential. We want people who are strong collaborators skilled communicators and problem solvers who are comfortable in a community of continuous learning.

Job Goal: Supporting students by implementing the core curriculum for the basic skill areas of math reading science social studies and writing for the kindergarten through elementary grades.

Essential Duties

The duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to the job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive or exhaustive list.

As the Instructional Aide Elementary Basic Skills you will:

Assists in planning lessons and preparing instructional materials.

Supervises and/or tutors individuals or small groups of pupils in specific skill and/or content areas. Conducts planned lessons with assigned groups in the classroom or other assigned educational location.

Assists in explaining subject matter to pupils. Administer tests and examinations and reviews corrects and re-reviews assignments. Maintains individual pupil profiles and/or portfolios.

Prepares operates and maintains instructional equipment and supplies such as audiovisual equipment computers laboratory equipment and other teaching machines. May also procure and store such equipment. Issues various supplies and equipment to pupils. Maintains necessary records pertaining to instructional equipment and supplies.

Assists in maintaining classroom discipline in order to provide a positive learning environment. Enforces classroom and school rules. Assists in behavior management and discipline among pupils on field trips and at school site activities.

May assist other designated school staff in monitoring halls locker areas cafeteria yard auditorium gymnasium lavatories and other areas of the site in accordance with program regulations.

Renders first aid in compliance with modern precautionary methods. Reports disciplinary problems and injury incidents to the proper supervisor.

May assist the professional staff in publicizing educational development programs by issuing information objectives and functions of the program.

Performs related duties as required.


The strongest candidates will have:

Utilizes knowledge appropriate to satisfy the Distinguishing Characteristics of the class listed above examples of which may include familiarity with teaching methods instructional media test scoring school organization and school rules and regulations.

Demonstrates competency in performing the following tasks: working with children acting quickly ad effectively in emergencies working with and relating to all individuals within the culturally diverse environment of SFUSD and developing and maintaining effective courteous communications with pupils staff and public.

Knowledge of San Franciscos public schools/urban public schools and a passionate belief in SFUSDs commitment to instructional leadership as a lever toward delivering on the SFUSD Graduate Profile

Strong analytics and systems thinking necessary to interpret data to inform goals and strategy as well as build infrastructure where none exists

Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and roles within a complex organization

A proven record of effectively planning organizing and using resources to take action and achieve goals

The ability to learn quickly and adapt as needed in a fast-paced environment

Outstanding organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail

A flexible can do work ethic with a focus on identifying challenges and proactively working to find solutions while maintaining a bigger picture lens and focus on what can be delivered instead of what cannot be done

Excellent data analysis skills and experience synthesizing data to drive action steps

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with senior level district staff and colleagues

Effective written and verbal communication and the ability to clearly communicate complex bureaucratic processes to a variety of audiences

Ability to define and implement effective HR business practices

Ability to work effectively in difficult situations that involve confidential and sensitive matters

Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint) and GSuite (Google Docs Slides Sheets Forms)

Minimum Qualifications

Education

An Associates Degree or higher OR 48 college units and a High School Diploma

Substitution

Passing of CBEST and a high school diploma OR passing of the Instructional Aide Exam and a High School Diploma

What We Offer

SFUSD offers a competitive salary of $34.25 -$40.07/hourly. We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including dental and vision plans a defined benefit pension plan disability life insurance flexible spending account options and vacation time.* We also offer an inclusive and equity-centered environment where we encourage staff to bring their whole selves to work.

*For qualifying classifications.

How to Apply

Visit and create a new account to begin your application.

Visit and begin the application process.

You will be prompted to electronically attach a letter of interest resume list of professional references and any applicable credentials or licenses

Our Human Resources team will then review your entire application to determine your eligibility status and contact you directly should you move forward in the process

Verification

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required information on how to verify education requirements including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency can be found at Falsifying ones education training or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification from this and future job opportunities with the San Francisco Unified School District.


Non-Discrimination Policy

San Francisco Unified School District programs activities and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race color ancestry national origin ethnic group identification age religion marital or parental status physical or mental disability sex sexual orientation gender gender identity or gender expression; or on the basis of a persons association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This policy extends to San Francisco County Office of Education including community school programs and activities.

For more information about the Districts non-discrimination policy please review Board Policy 4030.


About Company

San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is the seventh largest school district in California, educating around 50,000 students every year. San Francisco is both a city and a county; therefore, SFUSD administers both the school district and the San Francisco County Office of Educ ... View more

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