We want talented people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, who are inspired by our mission steeped in equity,

and who are motivated to unleash our children’s potential. We want people who are strong collaborators, skilled

communicators, and problem solvers comfortable in a community of continuous learning.

● Common Core State Standards, ELA/ELD Framework, ELD Standards, Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports

(PBIS), Response to Intervention/Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, and Universal Design for Learning and backwards

unit, and lesson design experience.

● Pedagogy, curricular programs (Balanced Literacy practices within Reading and Writing Workshop), reading

assessments (F+P, RI, etc.), and supplementary materials for historically underserved populations and

English Learners.

● Small group instruction for reading intervention including lesson planning, organizational systems, ongoing

assessments, analysis of data, and various techniques/practices.

● Methods and frameworks for professional development facilitation, adult learning, and observation-based

coaching cycles.

● Principles and practices of organization and leadership.

● Diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of District students and staff.

In accordance with the California Standards of the Teaching Profession, teachers work under the supervision of site or

central office administrators and in collaboration with their school staff, families and community and are responsible for the

fulfillment of the essential duties set forth below:

● Provide small group targeted reading intervention to K–5th grade elementary students.

● Utilize a feedback cycle grounded in data to support teacher growth and development.

● Support teachers with the implementation of: Appropriate Common Core State Standards content; Designated and

Integrated ELD instruction; Language and Literacy practices; and District-adopted curriculum.

When you join our team at SFUSD you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused organization

that approaches public education as a social justice movement, requiring broad collaboration across an array of strategic

partners. In 2014, SFUSD created an inspiring statement, Vision 2025, which captures our aspirations and vision for the

future of public education in San Francisco. Alongside the District’s strategic plan, Transform Learning. Transform Lives.

SFUSD is reimagining how public education will change over the next decade to meet the dynamic future of San

Francisco. All students and staff in County schools are full members of SFUSD providing students simultaneous access to

the full resources of SFUSD and small, specialized, intensive programming designed to address the needs of highest risk

youth not successful in other school environments.

Classroom Teacher & Teacher on Special

Assignment

Job Description

● Collaborate with central and site leadership in regular learning walks and informal classroom observations to capture

learning indicators and progress monitoring data of adult practice for use during reflection on schoolwide practice and

identification of leadership next steps .

● Serve as member of Instructional Leadership Team to plan and implement a quality professional learning plan that

aligns: Professional development; Teacher observation and feedback; Teacher team (PLC) inquiry and collaboration;

and Classroom-based mentoring.

● Other duties that support instruction as assigned.

The length of the work year for all teachers is 184 days of service, except department heads and deans/head counselors

have 189 days of service. Principal expectations vary by school site. You may access and read individual school profiles

and academic plans at the following link: www.sfusd.edu/schools .

SFUSD requires all teachers to hold or be pursuing a valid California teaching credential and an English Learner or

Bilingual Authorization. We welcome applications from teachers who have not yet received their credentials, and our

Credentials Team is happy to work with each teacher who's accepted a position in SFUSD to apply for permits that allow

him/her to teach while pursuing a credential.

● Five (5) years of successful classroom teaching experience and strong language, literacy, pedagogical, and content

knowledge

● Experience with language/literacy supports essential for learning across content areas.

● Experience facilitating professional development and application of adult learning theory, or success in a site

leadership role.

● Experience with successful small group reading instruction to support acceleration for struggling readers.

● Experience with priority instructional strategies across academic content areas (e.g., Balanced Literacy; ELD key

shifts).

Ability to:

● Work with students who struggle with reading and provide intensive supplemental instruction to students outside of

the classroom.

● Determine staff development needs and develop strategic plans to meet those needs.

● Serve as a positive leader in the school, including: Rallying enthusiasm for balanced literacy practices; Having

motivation and conviction that all students can learn and grow as readers and writers; and Developing a positive

climate on campus.

● Plan, organize, and complete multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, regularly evaluate outcomes, respond

to requests (primarily email) in a timely manner, particularly requests to read and interpret instructional guidance and

disseminate information to teachers and site leaders.

● Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others of diverse backgrounds, experience, and

personalities, and work with diverse school sites and conditions in a manner that achieves District goals.

● Communicate effectively in English orally and in writing, and model communication skills using tact, patience, and

courtesy to respond to the needs of team members and others.

● Operate personal computer, related software, and other office equipment, and flexibly learn new applications and

systems as needed.

● Meet District standards of professional conduct as outlined in Board Policy.

SFUSD is committed to attracting and retaining the best educators in the nation. Benefits of teaching in San Francisco

include:

Classroom Teacher & Teacher on Special

Assignment

Job Description

● Competitive salaries determined by experience, education level, and credentials

● Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance for teachers and their eligible dependents

● City and state programs for housing assistance:

● Teacher Next Door Program: https://sfmohcd.org/teacher-next-door

● MyHome Assistance Program: https://www.calhfa.ca.gov/homebuyer/programs/myhome.htm

● Additional salary stipend of $5,000 for National Board Certified teachers

● Additional salary stipend for credentialed teachers teaching in High-Potential Schools and a $1,000 stipend

for teachers teaching high-need subject areas

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