San Francisco Unified School District

CELEBRATE YOUR NEXT CAREER MOVE

Teach at SFUSD

COME GROW WITH US!

San Francisco Public Schools staff and students comprise a culturally diverse community with a strong commitment to social justice. We place access, student achievement, and accountability at the forefront of every student’s education. Simply put, WE NEED YOU to continue our efforts.  Come advance your skills, impact, and job satisfaction with us!

San Francisco Unified School District, Hiring Teachers and Administrative

We Are SFUSD

Zoom in on Our Vision

As we pursue our goal to graduate independent thinkers with the agency, academic, and creative skills to lead productive lives and contribute to our community, these are the non-negotiable things we honor.

SFUSD is:

  • Student-Centered: We put students' needs first with a focus on the whole child.
  • Fearless: We persist through challenges with humility, transparency, and a growth mindset.
  • United: We celebrate and build on each other's strengths and differences to collectively achieve excellence as a district. 
  • Social Justice: We stand with those who are most impacted by systems of oppression and actively change those systems within our district.
  • Diversity-Driven: We respect and seek to understand each person to be an inclusive and anti-racist district. 


A Better Way to Teach!

Finding and retaining dedicated people is essential to the success of our students. Whether you are a new or experienced teacher, SFUSD supports the joy of making a difference in young lives! 

Admin Support

  • Instructional coaching (well-trained and consistent)
  • Mentoring for new teachers
  • Frequent admin feedback
  • Principals are instructional leaders
San Francisco Unified School District, Working Conditions

Working Conditions

  • Personalized PD and teacher coaching
  • Clean & comfortable physical environment
  • Adequate planning time
  • Newer technologies
  • Adequate classroom & instructional supplies
  • Well-run schools

School Climate

  • Mental fitness & health support for staff
  • Customer service ethos
  • High-impact staff collaboration
  • Balanced contribution to goals
  • All staff voices are heard
  • Autonomy for teachers
  • Opportunities to take breaks

Admin Support

  • Instructional coaching (well-trained and consistent)
  • Mentoring for new teachers
  • Frequent admin feedback
  • Principals are instructional leaders
San Francisco Unified School District, Working Conditions

Working Conditions

  • Personalized PD and teacher coaching
  • Clean & comfortable physical environment
  • Adequate planning time
  • Newer technologies
  • Adequate classroom & instructional supplies
  • Well-run schools

School Climate

  • Mental fitness & health support for staff
  • Customer service ethos
  • High-impact staff collaboration
  • Balanced contribution to goals
  • All staff voices are heard
  • Autonomy for teachers
  • Opportunities to take breaks

Student Discipline

  • Systematic positive behavior systems in place
  • Restorative practices
  • Family involvement & open communication
  • Administration provides support for classroom discipline issues
  • Array of classroom strategies to manage difficult behaviors
San Francisco Unified School District, Student Achievement

Student Achievement

  • Clear goals for academic growth
  • Clearly defined curriculum & instructional approaches
  • Staff collaboration around instruction
  • Frequent measurement of student mastery
  • Specific student engagement strategies
  • Family engagement strategies

Student Discipline

  • Systematic positive behavior systems in place
  • Restorative practices
  • Family involvement & open communication
  • Administration provides support for classroom discipline issues
  • Array of classroom strategies to manage difficult behaviors
San Francisco Unified School District, Student Achievement

Student Achievement

  • Clear goals for academic growth
  • Clearly defined curriculum & instructional approaches
  • Staff collaboration around instruction
  • Frequent measurement of student mastery
  • Specific student engagement strategies
  • Family engagement strategies

SFUSD Grows Our Own


Whether you are a new or experienced teacher, we have training and growth programs to support your continued development. From the classroom to the Central Office, you can make a difference. Our earnest desire is to help you navigate your career goals and keep you growing inside SFUSD.

Preliminary Credential

SFUSD offers a complimentary induction program to help you clear your preliminary credential.

Beyond the Preliminary Credential

If your credential is already clear, we provide ongoing support and advancement through a Teaching and Learning Collaborative (TLC).

National Board Certified

If you are interested in becoming National Board Certified, our Master Teacher Department offers a complimentary instructional coach.

Administrative Services

You can earn an Administrative Services Credential for free in our Transformative Leadership for Equity and Excellence Program.

Administrator

The Aspiring Administrator Program series offers cohort experience and insight from activities that demonstrate what it takes to become a successful school administrator in SFUSD.

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