Who We Are

The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is the seventh largest school district in California, serving more than 54,000 students who speak more than 44 documented languages across 136 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 SFUSD’s 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 other’s 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 2025, which captures our aspirations and vision for the future of public education in San Francisco. Alongside the District’s strategic plan, Transform Learning. Transform Lives. 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 committed to and will champion our Core Values, are inspired by our mission steeped in equity, and who are motivated to unleash our children’s potential. We want people who are strong collaborators, skilled communicators, problem solvers and who are comfortable in a community of continuous learning.

As a 1241 Human Resources Analyst, Paraeducator Staffing, you will report to the Director of Civil Service & Paraeducator Staffing in Human Resources and play an integral role in achieving the mission and goals of SFUSD through the recruitment, selection, placement, and processing of applicants for paraeducator positions for school sites, most of whom serve our students with disabilities and English Language Learners. This position offers the successful candidate the opportunity to have a profound impact on SFUSD delivering on its promise of ensuring access and equity for each student.

We expect our 1241 Human Resources Analyst, Paraeducator Staffing to:

• Support the functions of the paraeducator staffing office, including reviewing and approving online paperwork from sites/departments to determine posting and changing of position data; screening applications; referring qualified candidates to open positions; hiring new staff; processing paperwork; informing new hires of pertinent information; entering information in the District employee information system; and creating personnel files
• Review, analyze, and process data for consolidation and layoff processes; determine eligibility for special pay premiums: longevity pay and bilingual pay
• Participate in the collective bargaining process by preparing classification data and reports in support of negotiations covering paraeducators
• Maintain seniority lists and the 39-month recall list of all paraeducator classifications
• Screen employment applications; refers qualified candidates to open positions; contacts applicants for paraeducator substitute positions
• Provide information to departmental representatives, managers, employees, applicants, other agencies and the general public; interprets and explains personnel rules and policies; represents employing department in meetings with other departments
• Prepare electronic communication including letters, reports, memoranda, and forms
• Assist in the development of a departmental personnel program including hiring, preparing reports, and analyzing data on position vacancies, workforce composition, and staffing needs; and provides consultation and information to managers regarding personnel issues
• The duties specified above are representative of the range of duties assigned and are not intended to be an exhaustive list. A strong candidate will also seek out ways to go beyond the job description in order to reach the goals of SFUSD.
  

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) from an accredited college or university.
One (1) year of professional human resources experience in one or more of the following areas of activity: recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, employee and/or labor relations, benefits administration and human resources operations.
Education Substitution - Verifiable professional human resources work experience in one or more of the following areas may substitute for up to two years of the required education on a year-for-year basis: recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, employee and/or labor relations, benefits administration and human resources operations. (One year of experience will be considered equivalent to 30 semester or 45 quarter units of college coursework.)
Experience Substitution - Completion of a 12 month human resources trainee program equivalent to the City and County of San Francisco’s 1249 Human Resources Training Program may substitute for the one (1) year of required professional experience.

Desired Qualifications

The strongest candidates will have:

• Demonstrate an ability to learn quickly, interpret information, and implement learnings, in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and roles within a complex organization Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with senior level district staff and colleagues
• Ability to work effectively in difficult situations that involve confidential and sensitive matters Strong computer skills including G Suite and Microsoft Office Suite
  

What We Offer

SFUSD offers a competitive salary of $77,093 - $93,627 commensurate with experience in a similar position. 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.

How to Apply

• If you have previously applied to a job on JobAps, you will be prompted to “select an application to copy;” please select any previous application: you will have the opportunity to update the application and your resume; if you have not previously applied you will be prompted to create a new account
• 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

Note: Falsifying one’s 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 person’s 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.