Vocational Developer at San Dieguito Union High School District Share on X      Print Application Deadline

9/5/2025 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted 8/22/2025 Contact Personnel Classified
Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range
$23.26 - $31.17 Per Hour Length of Work Year School Term (195 days) / 40 hours per week / 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Employment Type Full Time Location Encinitas, CA 92-24 Benefits Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits. Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. About the Employer

Thank you for your interest in employment with San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD). Located in North Coastal San Diego County, SDUHSD is comprised of middle and high schools. We offer a wealth of academic and extracurricular opportunities in which our students can engage and excel. Our success as a school district is due to the dedication of our educators and support staff. We invite candidates with a commitment to service to explore employment opportunities in our schools, offices, and facilities.

Job Summary Job Summary

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, a Vocational Developer performs a broad range of duties in support of District special education work programs including: providing direct support to students in both classroom and workplace settings; general clerical, data entry and reporting functions; and varied communication with parents, staff and local business members to provide information and promote participation in student work programs. Incumbents may provide services to students at multiple school sites and may support either the Transition Partnership Program (TPP) and/or the Workability I Program depending upon assignment.

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Minimum requirements: A minimum of one year of experience working directly with students is required, including vocational work within a community. High school diploma or equivalent. College level coursework or vocational training is preferred. Valid Class C California Driver's License and a record of driving history issued by the California DMV. The record of driving history must be issued by the DMV less than 30 days prior to applying for the position. The record must be submitted at the time of application. A valid First Aid/CPR certification is required.

CPR and First Aid Certification: valid First Aid and Adult CPR certification(s) from an accredited organization such as the Red Cross or American Heart Association. Online First Aid certificates are acceptable, however, CPR certificate must include "hands on" classroom training. If you do not have valid certification(s), you may submit certifications to a test proctor if you are selected to move forward in the testing process.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum requirements: A minimum of one year of experience working directly with students is required, including vocational work within a community. High school diploma or equivalent. College level coursework or vocational training is preferred. Valid Class C California Driver's License and a record of driving history issued by the California DMV. The record of driving history must be issued by the DMV less than 30 days prior to applying for the position. The record must be submitted at the time of application. A valid First Aid/CPR certification is required.

CPR and First Aid Certification: valid First Aid and Adult CPR certification(s) from an accredited organization such as the Red Cross or American Heart Association. Online First Aid certificates are acceptable, however, CPR certificate must include "hands on" classroom training. If you do not have valid certification(s), you may submit certifications to a test proctor if you are selected to move forward in the testing process.

Comments and Other Information Examination process: Completed applications are reviewed and candidates who meet the minimum qualifications participate in the following examinations: Multiple Choice test (math and English), and writing: weight: 50% and Qualifications Appraisal Interview: weight 50%. The competitive basis for this recruitment is established as dual certification: candidates who pass all exams are placed on an eligibility list in order of overall exam score. This recruitment is posted as continuous filing due to anticipated vacancies throughout the school year. The examination will be administered periodically throughout the year. Individual eligibility is valid for a six month period. Candidate names will be merged onto an existing list based on overall exam score each time the exam is administered. If a candidate has taken the multiple choice and/or performance test for this San Dieguito Union High School District job title or similar job title within the past two years, candidate may be able to transfer the scores to this recruitment. The exam must be sufficiently similar, as determined by the Director, Classified Personnel. Prior to the application deadline, a request to transfer score(s) should be e-mailed to: barbara.bass@sduhsd.net . Transferring of exam scores does not apply to a Qualifications Appraisal Interview. Veterans may be eligible for preference points on entrance examinations ("entrance" is defined as candidates who are not current employees of the District). Please attach a copy of your DD214 to your application. Employment with San Dieguito Union High School District is contingent upon successful completion of post-offer background check, fingerprinting, physical exam including tuberculosis, drug and alcohol screening, and an Oath of Allegiance. The probationary period for a new or promotional employee is six months or 130 days of paid service, whichever is longer. Management employees serve a probationary period of one year. San Dieguito Union High School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigration status, religious beliefs or customs, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. SDUHSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Any concerns regarding discrimination may be directed to Susan Gray, Director, Classified Personnel, 710 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas, CA, 92024; (760) 753-6491 Comments and Other Information
Examination process: Completed applications are reviewed and candidates who meet the minimum qualifications participate in the following examinations: Multiple Choice test (math and English), and writing: weight: 50% and Qualifications Appraisal Interview: weight 50%. The competitive basis for this recruitment is established as dual certification: candidates who pass all exams are placed on an eligibility list in order of overall exam score. This recruitment is posted as continuous filing due to anticipated vacancies throughout the school year. The examination will be administered periodically throughout the year. Individual eligibility is valid for a six month period. Candidate names will be merged onto an existing list based on overall exam score each time the exam is administered. If a candidate has taken the multiple choice and/or performance test for this San Dieguito Union High School District job title or similar job title within the past two years, candidate may be able to transfer the scores to this recruitment. The exam must be sufficiently similar, as determined by the Director, Classified Personnel. Prior to the application deadline, a request to transfer score(s) should be e-mailed to: barbara.bass@sduhsd.net . Transferring of exam scores does not apply to a Qualifications Appraisal Interview. Veterans may be eligible for preference points on entrance examinations ("entrance" is defined as candidates who are not current employees of the District). Please attach a copy of your DD214 to your application. Employment with San Dieguito Union High School District is contingent upon successful completion of post-offer background check, fingerprinting, physical exam including tuberculosis, drug and alcohol screening, and an Oath of Allegiance. The probationary period for a new or promotional employee is six months or 130 days of paid service, whichever is longer. Management employees serve a probationary period of one year. San Dieguito Union High School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigration status, religious beliefs or customs, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. SDUHSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Any concerns regarding discrimination may be directed to Susan Gray, Director, Classified Personnel, 710 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas, CA, 92024; (760) 753-6491 Links Related To This Job Benefits, Salaries and Job Descriptions SDUHSD Website CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY (Current Employees ONLY) APPLY QUICK APPLY