What Sets Us Apart?
Schools partner with us because they know that dependable staffing support can make a lasting difference. The right person in the right role can transform a student’s day, shape their learning, and open doors for their future. We hire thoughtfully, train thoroughly, and build long-term partnerships with schools that share our deep commitment to student success.
Partnering with Strategic Kids for your school staffing needs guarantees:
Speed to hire
We move fast. We fill most positions within days, ensuring your programs never experience gaps in coverage.
Very high fill rates
Our staffing model consistently achieves fill rates exceeding 95%, even during periods of high demand.
Quality hires
We recruit and train staff who bring both the qualifications and the passion to thrive in your school environment.
Pricing
We offer transparent, competitive pricing that allows districts to optimize budget allocations without sacrificing service quality.
Full scheduling management
Our team handles all scheduling and adjustments so your site leaders never have to worry about coverage logistics.
Flexibility
We adapt to evolving district needs, offering staffing solutions that scale with changes in enrollment and program demands.
A Case Study:
California School District
Location: Orange County, CA
Students Served: 48,000
Schools Supported: 64
The Challenge:
One of California’s largest school districts needed reliable and high-quality staffing to support both general education and special education classrooms following staffing struggles caused by COVID-19.
The Solution:
After years of partnering with Strategic Kids for afterschool enrichment, the district approached us in 2020 to provide paraprofessional and lunchtime staffing support. Starting with just 10 paraprofessionals, Strategic Kids quickly scaled to meet the District's growing needs.
The Results:
By the end of the 2020-21 school year, nearly 100 trained paraprofessionals were actively supporting students across the District. Today, Strategic Kids consistently fills over 95% of all paraprofessional requests for the District. Our staff seamlessly integrate into classrooms, supporting both general education students and students with disabilities.
Who We Staff
Instructional & Classroom Support
Campus &
Student Operations
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Lunchtime & Recess Aide
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Nutrition Staff
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PE Aide / Coach
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Student Monitor
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Special Ed Paraprofessional
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Bilingual Paraprofessional
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Instructional Assistant / Para
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Substitute Teacher
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Tutor Paraprofessional
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Enrichment Coach / Instructor
Testimonials
The benefits of having StrategicKids Paraeducators and Student Supervisors on-site is the ability to provide needed student support, such as student safety and IEP compliance.
- Jean Grabowski, Principal, Wagon Wheel Elementary
We have benefited greatly from Strategic Kids Paraeducators. They are knowledgeable and extremely helpful. In every instance, they have jumped right into each assignment.
-Meredith Hosseini, Assistant Principal, Capistrano Valley High School
Strategic Kids staff are willing to help in all positions, and they are great with students.
Marla Weiske, Office Manager,Esencia K-8 School
Strategic Kids staff support the diverse needs of our students and fill important positions on campus to increase safety and access to instruction.
Gretchen Fleming, Principal,Concordia Elementary School
Our Required Qualifications
At Strategic Kids, every staff member undergoes extensive screening, fingerprinting, TB clearance, mandated reporter training, and reference checks to fully comply with all school district and state requirements. We go beyond basic qualifications with additional program-specific training to ensure every staff member is fully prepared to engage students safely, confidently, and professionally from day one. Our staff comes fully compliant, thoroughly vetted, and District ready.
Background Checks
TB Clearance
First Aide/CPR Certified
Reference Verification
Collection of W-4/W-2 Documentation
Trusted by 300+ Schools
We'll find you the best.
Step 1:
Recruit
How It Works
Step 2:
Training
Step 3:
Placement
Step 4:
Management
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are the employees employed by the district or Strategic Kids?
A: All W-2 employees employed by Strategic Kids
Q: What types of schools / districts does Strategic Kids work with?
A: We can staff all types and work with large public school districts, small public school districts, charter schools, and private schools. One of our biggest differentiators is our ability to adapt to the unique needs of each of our school partners.
Q: How is billing / payroll managed?
A: Strategic Kids manages payroll for all our staff so that our partners don’t have to worry about this.
Q: Is there any upfront cost to work with Strategic Kids?
A: No, we only start billing after our staff begin logging hours working in your classroom.
Q: How is scheduling managed?
A: Our internal scheduling team manages scheduling and works around the clock to find substitute staff in the case that one of our scheduled staff calls out. This ensures minimal disruption to your classroom operations and allows our school / district partners to rely on us to handle scheduling challenges.
Q: How many staff can you provide?
A: Currently SK staffs as few as 2 people per day for a single district and as many as 150 people per day in a single district.