2026-2027 Elementary School Special Education Mild/Moderate Teacher

San Francisco Unified School District

$72K — $137K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid California teaching credential or in progress
  • English Learner or Bilingual Authorization
  • Experience in urban public schools
  • Strong analytical and systems thinking skills
  • Proven organizational and planning abilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Develop tailored educational programs for students with mild/moderate special needs
  • Collaborate with teachers and staff to create inclusive learning environments
  • Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff regarding progress
  • Monitor and assess student progress to inform instructional strategies
  • Ensure compliance with IEP requirements and special education standards

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits plan including dental and vision insurance
  • Defined benefit pension plan contributions up to 19.1%
  • Free individual life insurance up to $25,000
  • Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
  • Pre-tax commuter transit program options
  • Encouragement for an inclusive and equity-focused work environment
Full Job Description


Mild/Moderate

Salary Range: $72,943-$137,945/annually

Length of Appointment: 2026-2027 School Year

Calendar: Full Time / Full Year

Minimum Qualifications

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

What We Offer

SFUSD offers a competitive salary of $72,943-$137,945/annually commensurate with experience in a similar position. We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including dental and vision plans, a defined benefit pension plan, disability, life insurance, flexible spending account options and vacation time. We also offer an inclusive and equity-centered environment where we encourage staff to bring their whole selves to work.

SFUSD offers a competitive base starting salary depending on the size and grade level of your school as determined by the collective bargaining unit.

**SFUSD will credit years of verified service if you were an educator in another school district.

* We offer fully subsidized health benefits for individual coverage including free dental and vision benefits.

***NEW: Starting 7/1/2026: District pays 50% of Kaiser employee contribution for Employee+1 and Family (Employee Only status quo); non-Kaiser = pay difference vs Kaiser; eligible = 50%+ FTE and already receiving employee-only premium contribution

***NEW: Starting 1/1/2027: District pays 100% of Kaiser premium for Employee Only, Employee+1, Family; same eligibility

* Retirement pension contributions up to 19.1% equivalent of base pay.

* Free life insurance up to $25,000.

* Pre-tax medical & dependent care flexible spending accounts.

* A pre-tax commuter transit program is offered.

Additional stipends and experience as an administrator may increase your salary further.

Salary breakdown

No credential salary schedules

  • K-12 Teacher (Intern, Emergency and other Non-Credentialed) BA & < 30 semester units- starting @ $72,943 base + SFUSD benefit contribution
  • K-12 Teacher (Intern, Emergency and other Non-Credentialed) BA & > 30 < 59 semester units- starting @ $73,415 base + SFUSD benefit contribution
  • K-12 Teacher (Intern, Emergency and other Non-Credentialed) BA & > 60 semester units- starting @ $77,018 base + SFUSD benefit contribution

Fully Credential Salary Schedules

  • B6 - K-12 Teacher (Fully Credentialed) BA & < 30 semester units- starting @ $83,278 base + SFUSD benefit contribution
  • B7 - K-12 Teacher (Fully Credentialed) BA & > 30 < 59 semester units- starting @ $86,628 base + SFUSD benefit contribution
  • B8 - K-12 Teacher (Fully Credentialed) BA & > 60 semester units- starting @ $89,322 base + SFUSD benefit contribution


How to Apply

  • Visit https://jobs.sfusd.edu/ and create a new account to begin your application.
  • You will be prompted to electronically attach a letter of interest, resume, list of professional references and any applicable credentials or licenses
  • Our Human Resources team will then review your entire application to determine your eligibility status and contact you directly should you move forward in the process

Verification

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at http://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements.

Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification from this and future job opportunities with the San Francisco Unified School District.

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