***Please note that submitting an application for this pool means that you are interested in working in the [redacted] School YearSalary Range: $161,816.98-$192,174.24/annually
Appointment Type: Certificated
Length of Appointment: 1 year
Calendar: Full Time / Full Year
Essential DutiesThe duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to the job and are not intended to be an inclusive or exhaustive list.
As the School Principal, we see you as the educational leader and administrator of the school. You will report to the Assistant Superintendent of your cohort, be a part of the Leadership, Equity, Achievement, & Design (LEAD) team, and a district leader in closing the opportunity gap and promoting the achievement of all students. You will help to lead transformational work to deliver on the promises outlined in both Transform Learning. Transform Lives. as well as our long-term, city-wide North Star, Vision 2025.
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 QualificationsValid Administrative Services Credential required
Desired Qualifications ~ At least 2 years of administrative experience at the school site level.
~ Bilingual/biliterate - especially in Spanish and/or Cantonese or Mandarin.
~ Bilingual or immersion program leadership or implementation experience.
~ Knowledge of or experience implementing Response to Intervention and Instruction (RTI2), Restorative Justice/Practices model and protocols, and Balanced Literacy.
~ Strategic leadership and management experience in a K-12 urban public educational setting.
What We Offer 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 up to 10 years of verified service if you were a Principal or Assistant Principal in another school district.
Salary breakdown (Grade level/ School Size)Early Education and Elementary Principal (Less than 400 Students Enrolled) starting @ $161,816.98 base + SFUSD benefit contribution $10,363.54
Early Education and Elementary Principal (More than 400 Students Enrolled)- starting @ $166,076.21 + SFUSD benefit contribution $10,363.54
Middle and K-8 School Principal (Less than 500 Students Enrolled)- starting @ $171,937.94 + SFUSD benefit contribution $10,363.54
Middle and K-8 School Principal (More than 500 Students Enrolled)- starting @ $173,467.80 + SFUSD benefit contribution $10,363.54
High School Principal (Less than 750 Students Enrolled)- starting @ $175,736.44 + SFUSD benefit contribution $10,363.54
High School Principal (More than 750 Students Enrolled)- starting @ $180,503.52 + SFUSD benefit contribution $10,363.54
**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.
We also offer an inclusive and equity-centered environment where we encourage staff to bring their whole selves to work.
All new leaders hired into an administrative position in SFUSD are eligible and automatically enrolled in our Transformative Leadership for Equity and Excellence (TLEE) program that supports all new administrators whether you're a leader that is new to SFUSD, changing to a new administrative role within SFUSD, and/or whether a leader is seeking a Clear administrative credential or not.
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
VerificationApplicants 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.
