*YOU MUST LOG ON WITH SDUSD DISTRICT SANDI.NET EMAIL TO ACCESS LINKS & REGISTER ON PLO
Applicants must log in with their sandi.net email to access the Google Form. The Google Form is the 2026 PARA Summer School/ESY Site Request Form, or enter the web address https://forms.gle/bKvELML3f646tfbQ7. Applicants should submit their preferences for Summer School/ESY positions inpreferene order. Please note that the form will not be active until April 13, 2026. If more than one form is submitted by an applicant, Human Resources staff will base an applicant’s placement on the last form submitted.
Applicants should only apply for positions for which they are qualified. Additionally, applicants are encouraged to select as many assignments as they would be interested in working on. Multiple selections should be made in the order of interest by the applicant. Applicants will be placed in the first assignment that is available in their order of preference. If a position is not listed as a selection on the preference form, the applicant will not be eligible for that assignment.
Funding for registration and $1,500 stipend available through Project CLEAR for public school paraeducators.
Project CLEAR is offering a six-module, blended learning training for public school paraeducators. Spring 2026 Cohort: June 1 - July 11, 2026
The Heart of a Paraeducator
Professionalism
Legal & Ethical Issues
Co-teaching, Collaboration & Communication
Behavior Modification and Supports
Executive Functioning
Data Collection
Learn more about SDCOE's paraeducator certificate course.
Course tuition ($295)
$1,500 stipend upon successful completion of the course
Completion of this course is equal to 15 hours of professional development and will earn you a badge of certification.
Visit www.sdcoe.net/Project-CLEAR or email literacy@sdcoe.net.
Complete this form to register.
Project CLEAR (California Literacy Elevation by Accelerating Reading) is funded by the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence.
Join us at an upcoming health fair, hosted by VEBA, featuring wellness booths, screenings, giveaways, and raffle prizes. These events are open and free for all California Schools VEBA (CalVEBA) members and their dependents ages 18+.
Wednesday, April 8 2 pm - 5 pm
Education Center - Front Lawn
4100 Normal Street,San Diego, CA 92103
Wednesday, April 22 2 pm - 5 pm
Bell Middle School - Auditorium
620 Briarwood Road,San Diego, CA 92139
The purpose of the Catastrophic Leave Bank is to create a bank of donated sick and vacation leave days which may be used by unit members suffering from a catastrophic illness or injury.
Catastrophic illness or injury is defined to mean a severe, incapacitating illness or injury which is expected to continue for an extended period of time which prevents the unit member from performing his/her duties.
*Probationary employees are not eligible for membership.
**It is the responsibility of the employee to make an annual donation to the Bank in order to maintain membership.
✨ Introducing the Paraprofessional Handbook! ✨
We’re thrilled to launch a brand-new resource designed especially for paraprofessionals! This handbook is packed with valuable tools, techniques, information, policies, and procedures—all in one place. Whether you’re looking for strategies to support students, quick access to important guidelines, or helpful resources to grow in your role, this handbook has it all. It’s your go-to guide to feel confident, supported, and empowered every day!
*You must be logged on with your SDUSD Email to access the handbook.
The 2025-2026 PARA 10-month Classified Employee Calendar (207 Days) is now available online!
Click on the image of the calendar to view it.
*See additional Classified Employee Calendars (Click on link below)
CPR Certification
PARA staff who perform specialized healthcare procedures within the scope of their work shall have current CPR certification.
The District provides a free online CPR training course through ProTrainings. Only PARA staff who are trained to perform specialized healthcare procedures are eligible for the free online CPR course. Examples of specialized healthcare procedures are gastric tube feedings, seizure management, three deep training, diabetes management, etc.
To request the ProTrainings CPR course please complete this
*For additional questions please contact the Lead PIF Team
San Diego Unified needs teachers like you!
Getting certified as a teacher is a great way to enhance your career.
Teacher Pathway Program has everything you need to get you into a teaching program.