2026-2027 Instructional Coach

San Francisco Unified School District

$79K — $131K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid California Teaching Credential in the relevant content area
  • English Learner certificate (CLAD or BCLAD)
  • At least five years of effective classroom teaching experience
  • Proven track record of improving outcomes for focal student groups
  • Outstanding or Highly Satisfactory teacher evaluations

Responsibilities

  • Support teachers in setting instructional goals and implementing Tier 1 instruction
  • Facilitate professional development aligned with staff needs
  • Engage in collaborative planning and reflection with teachers
  • Analyze assessment data to inform instructional decisions
  • Maintain records to monitor coaching progress

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits plan including dental and vision
  • Defined benefit pension plan
  • Flexible spending account options
  • Subsidized health benefits for individual coverage
  • Free life insurance up to $25,000
Full Job Description


Salary Range: $79,468-$131,654/annually

Length of Appointment: 2026-2027 School Year

Calendar: Full Time / Full Year

Instructional Coaching

  • Support classroom teachers to set instructional goals and implement comprehensive Tier 1 instruction
  • Support the continued implementation of math and language arts curriculums
  • Coach teachers towards improved student outcomes through formal coaching cycles
  • Provide instructional guidance to classroom teachers, including co-planning and co-teaching lessons and units and modeling lessons
  • Maintain coaching logs to monitor individual and group progress of implementation initiatives

Professional Development

  • Facilitate the once monthly Aligned PD with staff (elementary)
  • Design and implement professional learning experiences among teachers to employ a range of resources: analysis of lessons, tasks, videos, student work, data, peer observation, and common readings such as current research from the broader community
  • Support the integration of educational technology to support literacy and math outcomes
  • Cultivate strong and cohesive professional learning communities to develop a culture of collaboration and adult learning

Teacher Collaboration

  • Elementary School Instructional Coaches: Participate in Instructional Leadership teams and facilitate grade level teams in the implementation of new instructional materials and Common Core State Standards.
  • Middle School Instructional Coaches: Co-lead Instructional Leadership teams (with site administrators) and co-facilitate department teams (with department leads).
  • Engage teachers in long and short term planning, reflect on evidence of student learning and support teachers in their practices
  • Facilitate teacher work groups/common planning time or grade level team/department meetings and incorporate looking at student work or data in order to plan for and/or adjust instruction

Systematic Data-Use to Inform Instruction

  • Support teachers/teams in administering, analyzing and using assessment data to inform decisions in planning instruction to meet students' diverse needs and progress monitoring results.
  • Engage in identifying, supporting, and monitoring the achievement of focal students (AA, L, PI, EL, & SPED) with an emphasis on our African American and Latino students

Professional Network Expectations

  • Attend and actively participate in district coaching network meetings and professional learning sessions to deepen your knowledge in content and coaching skills
  • Maintain ongoing coaching logs and documentation for coaching accountability
  • Maintain satisfactory summary evaluations as an Instructional Coach

The strongest candidates will have:

  • Knowledge of San Francisco's public schools/urban public schools and a passionate belief in SFUSD's commitment to instructional leadership as a lever toward delivering on the SFUSD Graduate Profile
  • Strong analytics and systems thinking necessary to interpret data to inform goals and strategy, as well as build infrastructure where none exists
  • Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and roles within a complex organization
  • A proven record of effectively planning, organizing and using resources to take action and achieve goals
  • The ability to learn quickly and adapt as needed in a fast-paced environment
  • Outstanding organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
  • A flexible, "can do" work ethic with a focus on identifying challenges and proactively working to find solutions while maintaining a bigger picture lens and focus on what can be delivered instead of what cannot be done
  • Excellent data analysis skills and experience synthesizing data to drive action steps
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with senior level district staff and colleagues
  • Effective written and verbal communication and the ability to clearly communicate complex, bureaucratic processes to a variety of audiences
  • Ability to define and implement effective HR business practices
  • Ability to work effectively in difficult situations that involve confidential and sensitive matters
  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and GSuite (Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms)

Minimum Qualifications

  • Possession of a valid California Teaching Credential in the appropriate content area as required by the California Education Code, Section 44860 and English Learner certificate (CLAD or BCLAD) as required by Board Policy
  • Outstanding and /or Highly Satisfactory summary teacher evaluations
  • A demonstrated track record of improving student outcomes for focal student groups.
  • At least five years of classroom teaching experience with demonstrated effectiveness in the subject matter, use of standards-based curriculum, instruction and assessment.

Desired Qualifications

  • Expertise with the CA Common Core State Standards, English Language Development standards, and culturally responsive instructional practices
  • Experience facilitating collaborative planning for Tier 1 instruction
  • Successful experience working with diverse adult and student populations; track record of success in an urban school setting
  • At least two (2) years experience coaching, mentoring, or modeling lessons in PK-8 instruction
  • Experience with group facilitation and conducting professional development for effective instruction
  • At least two (2) years of adult leadership experience (e.g. ILT, SIPs mentorship, grade level/department lead)
  • Demonstrated skill and experience with utilizing qualitative and quantitative data for instructional planning and professional development
  • Ability to collaborate with District and school-based administrators and across programs
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; high degree of organization and effective time management
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current research related to teaching and learning, school improvement, and educational equity

What We Offer

SFUSD offers a competitive salary of $79,468-$131,654/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.

**Please note that the benefits package is based on an individual. Dependent packages are available

**(Example of SFUSD benefit contribution (Kaiser HMO + Dental + Vision= $10, 363.54)

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

* 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

Fully Credential Salary Schedules

  • B6 - K-12 Teacher (Fully Credentialed) BA & < 30 semester units- starting @ $79,468 base + SFUSD benefit contribution $10,363.54
  • B7 - K-12 Teacher (Fully Credentialed) BA & > 30 < 59 semester units- starting @ $82,774 base + SFUSD benefit contribution $10,363.54
  • B8 - K-12 Teacher (Fully Credentialed) BA & > 60 semester units- starting @ $85,381 base + SFUSD benefit contribution $10,363.54

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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