Working at San Diego Unified School District in San Diego, CA: 10 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in San Diego, CA Area

"Excellent schools, staff and students. The culture within the school district is very positive. The position is challenging and rewarding. This was by far one of the most fulfilling jobs I have ever had."

"I have been working with San Diego Unified School District for four years while attending college at San Diego State University. As a substitute it is a great job while being in school because you can virtually choose which days you want to work and the pay is great compared to retail. You also get nights and weekends off which is a great plus. You're working with students so the class environment is what you make it."

"Overall a decent position, but without benefits or advancement; more of a daily contractual position."

What do you like about working at San Diego Unified School District?

"Scheduling flexibility, working with diverse groups of students and faculty, new challenges with each new school."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"You have to pass your CBest after a degree."

What don't you like about working at San Diego Unified School District?

"I now prefer a permanent position that is guaranteed work now that my kids are in/out of college."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"There isn't really a management system. You are completely on your own and pick up with what the regular class teacher left for you."

"The truth shall set you free"

What do you like about working at San Diego Unified School District?

"Helping the teachers and students see new ways of learning and instruction. Most of my co workers were good people to work with"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"know somebody in power or forget working there"

What don't you like about working at San Diego Unified School District?

"Politics"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"get rid of nepotism, I was replaced by my boses boses son in law."

"Flexibility to work day to day."

"A good place to work, I just needed to move on for career advancement."

What do you like about working at San Diego Unified School District?

"In the San Diego Unified School District I was an Intern teacher for 6 months while working on my Masters Degree. In this position I lead courses for high school students as a full time teacher in the performing arts. During this tenure, I developed Lesson plans, managed classroom environments, trained students in several subject areas, managed budgetary finances, and pursued successfully several grants for the Performing Arts Department."

What don't you like about working at San Diego Unified School District?

"I did not gain the experience of working with adults on a daily basis in a capacity I prefer in my professional pursuits. I also pursued finding a position that was full time as an educator as well."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Continued alignment of the No Child Left Behind Act and the continued renewal of infrastructure with in the San Diego School District."