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Substitute Clerical Pool

San Diego Unified School District
San Diego, CA Other
POSTED ON 3/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/1/2050

The San Diego Unified School District is currently accepting applications for substitute (hourly) office assignmentsThis opportunity is open to all interested candidates.

 

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 for professionals 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:

The District is seeking dependable and professional substitute staff to support general office duties for both schools and other district administrative areas.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to high school graduation.

 

In addition but not limited to,

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced school environment and have flexibility.
  • Experience working in a school setting is a plus.
  • Previous clerical or office support experience preferred.

VACANCY / POSITION SPECIFICS: 

  • Working Location: Various Locations
    • The District covers a large portion of San Diego County. Refer to the District Area Map at this Link and make sure to identify any and all specific area(s) you are interested in working in. The area(s) you identify in your application will be used for any future vacancies filled using the eligiblity list from this recruitment.
  • These assignments are on an on-call basis and do not qualify you for regular salaried positions with our district. Please do not apply if you are a current salaried employee, you will not be considered. This pool is intended for eligible external candidates or current substitutes who feel they have met the requirements to have additional classifications added to their record. Substitute hourly assignments are not eligible for benefits and flexibility is a must.
  • Hourly Rate: will vary by postition:  
    • To view the Salary Schedule for PARA positions, click here 
    • To view the Salary Schedule for OTBS positions, click here

 

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

 

Application Process

 

To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following items. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all application questions.

  • Online employment application
    • A completed online employment application must be submitted/received electronically by the closing date. This application MUST include all required attachments, current and previous employment history and education to evaluate your qualifications, and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and application questions. It is important to note that a resume does not substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details and attachments.
    • Paper applications are not accepted.  
  • Answer all application questions 
    • The application questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.
  • Contact information for three references must be listed in the 'Reference' section of the application. References should be from a current or previous supervisor. Reference email requests may be sent at any time during the application screening process of this recruitment. These reference requests are not an indication of progression in the recruitment process or an interview opportunity. Written reference letters dated within the last year are also accepted and may be attached to your online application in the Reference Section. 
  • Attach required documents (PDF format recommended)
    • Attach Verfication of Education. Education, training, or certifications will only be considered if acceptable documentation is attached. Accepted documents include:
      • Copy of a degree or official transcript
      • Copy of Licenses and/or Certifications
      • Note on Foreign Equivalency Certification. Individuals who have completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement. A Foreign Equivalency Certification can be obtained for a fee from a professional organization. For more information, including acceptable providers, please see Foreign Transcript Evaluation.
    • Additional Documents (Optional)
      • Cover Letter / Letter of Intent
      • A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or the additional application questions of the employment application. Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration.
      • Letters of Recommendation
      • Additional documents, if any, may be attached to the online employment application. 

Examination Process


The examination process includes an application screening and evaluation based on the applicant's education, work history, and responses to the application questions. Only applicants 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. Some positions require applicants to pass additional components which may include one or more of the following: a multiple-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 jobs@sandi.net.

 

The San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email.  Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the domain@sandi.net and domain@ted.peopleadmin.com to your safe senders list.  

 

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 Officer Eric Rico: (619) 725-7225, erico1@sandi.net / Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward:  (619) 725-7225, award2@sandi.net / 504 Coordinator Eri Nall:  (619) 344-6420, enall@sandi.net

 

 

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