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School jobs in San Diego County

San Diego County has 1,379 open school jobs right now, at 107 districts and schools. The biggest groups are aide and paraeducator jobs (279), substitute jobs (261) and teaching jobs (219). 198 jobs were posted in the last 7 days, compared with 162 the week before. Sweetwater Union High School District has the most openings (147).

Updated all day from EDJOIN and district job boards.

1,379
open right now
198
new in the last 7 days (162 the week before)
27%
open until filled, so apply early
84%
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Open jobs by kind

Open jobs in San Diego County by kind of job
Kind of jobOpen jobs
Aide / Para 279
Substitute 261
Teacher (K-12) 219
Counselor / Nurse / Therapist 167
College / Adult ed 161
Coach 129
Office 69
Campus supervisor / Safety 67
After-school programs 65
Custodian / Maintenance 64
Bus Driver 62
Food Service 54
Principal / Leader 46
Preschool / TK / Child care 36

A job can count under more than one kind (for example, a substitute custodian).

Who's hiring the most

Open jobs by employer in San Diego County
District or schoolOpen jobs
Sweetwater Union High School District 147
MiraCosta Community College 89
San Dieguito Union High School District 82
Poway Unified School District 68
Chula Vista Elementary 52
San Diego Unified School District 47
South Bay Union Elementary - Imperial Beach 43
San Marcos Unified School District 42
Grossmont Union High School District 41
San Diego County Office Of Education 36

Typical posted pay in San Diego County

Typical posted pay by kind of job
Kind of jobTypical lowTypical highPostings
Teacher (K-12)$61,317$107,484 a year231
Preschool / TK / Child care$22.51$24.75 an hour114
Aide / Para$20.57$24.46 an hour818
After-school programs$20.60$23.27 an hour128
Campus supervisor / Safety$18.67$23.91 an hour169
Office$26.24$31.36 an hour216
Custodian / Maintenance$23.38$27.47 an hour160
Food Service$18.70$23.31 an hour149
Bus Driver$23.18$26.00 an hour100
Counselor / Nurse / Therapist$79,240$107,700 a year62
Substitute$23.75$24.77 an hour381

Median of the lowest and highest pay posted in the last 12 months, from postings that list pay. Teacher and counselor figures are yearly salaries; staff jobs are hourly.

Newest jobs

JobPayPostedDeadline
Confidential Administrative Assistant I
San Diego Unified School District · San Diego
$6,543–$8,351/mo Nov 13 Nov 27
Intervention Support Teacher, Part-Time (47%) @ San Marcos Elementary
San Marcos Unified School District · San Marcos
not listed Nov 13 Nov 29
REPOST: Special Education Aide: Mild/Moderate - Mount Miguel High School - CP27-015431/CP27-015444
Grossmont Union High School District · El Cajon
$21.04–$23.12/hr Nov 12 Nov 27
Behavior Interventionist (6 hours) 2026/2027
San Marcos Unified School District · San Marcos
$22.14–$28.27/hr Nov 12 Nov 29
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER #2026-91-INTERNAL ONLY
National School District · National City
$25.00–$26.88/hr Nov 12 Nov 17
Community Liaison - Bilingual (Pashto)
Cajon Valley Union School District · El Cajon
$23.17–$28.22/hr Nov 12 Nov 27
VAPA Teacher (.40 FTE)
Cajon Valley Union School District · El Cajon
$49.15/hr Nov 12 Until filled
Student Support Clerk - Registrar & Compliance; Full-Time (availability Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00am - 4:30pm is required); Remote workplace that will require in-person attendance.
Pathways Academy Charter School - SD · Menifee
$25.51–$28.71/hr Nov 12 Until filled
Transfer Opportunity: Paraeducator Special Ed I/II/SCSB
Escondido Union School District · Escondido
not listed Nov 12 Nov 19
Paraeducator Special Education I/II and SPED SCSB- Nov 12 (2026)
Escondido Union School District · Escondido
$19.19–$27.03/hr Nov 12 Nov 30
Temporary Special Education Teacher - Mild/Moderate - El Capitan High School - CP27-015734
Grossmont Union High School District · El Cajon
not listed Nov 12 Nov 26
Temporary Special Education Teacher - Mild/Moderate - El Cajon Valley - CP27-015733
Grossmont Union High School District · El Cajon
not listed Nov 12 Nov 26
Girls Lacrosse Coach (CLE26-263-CVH) - CHULA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL
Sweetwater Union High School District · Chula Vista
not listed Nov 12 Nov 27
Special Education Aide: Moderate/Severe -West Hills High School- CP27-015730
Grossmont Union High School District · El Cajon
$22.18–$24.47/hr Nov 12 Nov 27
Eligibility Pool - 2026-2027 - Teacher - Preschool
Poway Unified School District · San Diego
$53,347–$92,147/yr Nov 12 Dec 31
Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services
Grossmont Union High School District · El Cajon
$72.00/hr Nov 12 Jan 29
CNA Instructor (Night) - Adult Education
Escondido Union High School District · Escondido
$44.51–$63.17/hr Nov 12 Until filled
Culinary Arts Instructor - Adult Education
Escondido Union High School District · Escondido
$44.51–$63.17/hr Nov 12 Until filled
Part Time Instructor Pool – Exercise Science (Physical Education In The Elementary School)
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College · El Cajon
$70.84–$86.11/hr Nov 12 May 11
Assistant Professor, American Indian Studies
Palomar Community College · San Marcos
$77,011–$122,364/yr Nov 12 Jan 5
Counselor Internship (Paid)
Scholarship Prep Oceanside · Oceanside
$25.00/hr Nov 11 Nov 23
Occupational Therapist (Vista-CAV)
The Classical Academies · Escondido
$78,480–$92,280/yr Nov 11 Nov 25
Instructional Coach (Oceanside-CA)
The Classical Academies · Escondido
$68,480–$79,180/yr Nov 11 Nov 18
McMillin - SDC ESN 2-3 Teacher #991 - Internal Transfers Only
Chula Vista Elementary · Chula Vista
not listed Nov 11 Nov 15
Instructional Assistant II - Special Education
Guajome Park Academy · Vista
$16.89–$23.76/hr Nov 10 Until filled
Transfer Opportunity: School Clerk
Escondido Union School District · Escondido
not listed Nov 10 Nov 19
Temporary Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA)- Bilingual Preferred @ La Mirada Academy
San Marcos Unified School District · San Marcos
not listed Nov 10 Nov 29
Classified Substitute Pool (Clerical, Student Support, Special Education, After School Classroom Assistant, Custodian)
The OFarrell Charter Schools · San Diego
$22.39–$24.46/hr Nov 10 Nov 22
#2026-45 INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT - HEALTH CARE PRESCHOOL POOL (Various Schools)
National School District · National City
$23.90–$29.10/hr Nov 10 Nov 20
Project Specialist, Human Resources (ID TBD) - Open
San Diego County Office Of Education · San Diego
$107,939–$131,206/yr Nov 10 Nov 20

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Questions about school jobs in San Diego County

How many school jobs are open in San Diego County?

1,379 right now, at 107 districts and schools. 198 jobs were posted in the last 7 days, compared with 162 the week before.

Which school districts in San Diego County are hiring the most?

Sweetwater Union High School District (147 open), MiraCosta Community College (89) and San Dieguito Union High School District (82).

What do school jobs in San Diego County pay?

Typical posted pay: aides and paraeducators $20.57–$24.46 an hour, substitutes $23.75–$24.77 an hour and teachers $61,317–$107,484 a year. That's the middle of the pay ranges districts here posted in the last 12 months.

How fast should I apply for school jobs in San Diego County?

27% of the open jobs are “open until filled”: the district can stop taking applications as soon as it has enough, so apply within a few days of a posting.

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