Job Class: 0807-Teacher on Special Assignment
Salary Range: $83,278-$137,945/annually
Length of Appointment: January 4, 2027 - June 30, 2027 (Temporary Assignment)
Calendar: Full-Time / School Year
Under the supervision of the Supervisor of the San Francisco Teacher Residency, a division of the Office of Curriculum and Instruction Division of SFUSD, the SFUTR coach will provide support and mentorship to pre-service residents and induction coaching to in-service graduates of SFUTR. The TSA coach will work closely with SFUTR staff to ensure coherence throughout the residency and the first 2 years of teaching. The TSA coach will collaborate and work with other SFUTR supervisors and coaches to coordinate services to schools and support delivery of a justice-centered curriculum to all students. The SFUTR coach will support and guide each resident/new teacher to translate theory to practice and to respond to expectations from the program. This means the coach must assess the appropriate developmental level and experience of the resident/new teacher and provide the appropriate coaching stance for the resident's/new teacher's level of development. Coaching operates in the context of collective input; and as such, the coach is a part of the instructional team, and is a part of assessing growth.
Essential DutiesThe duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to the job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive or exhaustive list.
As the
Teacher on Special Assignment, you will:
- Program Development and Implementation: Collaborate with San Francisco Urban Teacher Residency (SFUTR) leadership and the coaching teams to develop, implement, and strengthen residency and induction programming that supports the development of transformative, equity-minded educators. Participate in program-wide activities, including admissions, Cooperating Teacher recruitment and support, program planning, professional learning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Professional Learning and Facilitation: Co-design and facilitate SFUTR orientation with the SFUTR team. Design, coordinate, and facilitate the SFUTR Learning Community (SLC), cohort-based professional learning, and targeted professional development that connect university coursework and theoretical foundations to residents' clinical teaching experiences. Facilitate collaboration across elementary and secondary pathways, promoting inquiry, reflection, professional dialogue, and shared learning.
- Instructional Coaching and Teacher Development: Provide instructional coaching and professional support to residents and early-career teachers through observation, co-planning, actionable feedback, reflection, and examination of instructional practices that promote student engagement, academic rigor, and equitable student outcomes. Support residents in integrating theory, clinical practice, and professional identity development in collaboration with their cooperating teachers (mentors).
- Mentoring and Induction Support: Collaborate with SFUTR leadership and cooperating teachers to strengthen mentoring practices and systems. Design, implement, and continuously refine the Mentoring Scope and Sequence using qualitative and quantitative data from mentoring cycles, cooperating teacher feedback, and program outcomes. Provide induction coaching and professional collaboration to SFUTR alumni to the program supporting their continued development as reflective practitioners and progress toward completing California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) induction requirements.
- Program Evaluation and Continuous Improvement: Collect, document, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data related to professional learning objectives, resident growth, mentoring practices, coaching activities, and program outcomes. Evaluate the implementation and impact of the SLC on residents' instructional practices and student learning to inform program adjustments, continuous improvement, and reporting requirements.
- Partnerships and Districtwide Collaboration: Build and maintain collaborative relationships with cooperating teachers, site administrators, university partners, SFUTR/SIP leadership, central office departments, and district educational partners. Coordinate opportunities for residents to engage with district leaders, departments, and content-area experts to deepen their understanding of SFUSD systems, policies, resources, and expectations as they transition into their roles as teachers of record. Strengthen alignment and continuity across residency and induction programs.
- Leadership and Professional Growth: Demonstrate leadership through program planning, professional learning, cross-departmental collaboration, and participation in school-site, districtwide, and regional initiatives that advance SFUTR/SIP goals and district priorities. Model reflective, equity-centered leadership while cultivating leadership capacity among residents, alumni of the program and cooperating teachers. Participate in ongoing professional learning to strengthen expertise in instructional practice, coaching, facilitation, teacher development, and adult learning.
- Performs other related duties as assigned
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.
- Demonstrated ability to design and facilitate equity-centered professional development, adult learning, and collaborative professional learning communities.
- Demonstrated ability to implement effective instructional strategies that promote rigorous, meaningful, and engaging learning, including scaffolding instruction for English Learners and students with diverse learning needs.
- Ability to facilitate adult learning and support the integration of theory, reflection, and classroom practice.
- Strong oral, written, interpersonal, and cross-cultural communication skills, including the ability to build trusting relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Proficiency with technology, including email, websites, word processing, video conferencing, and digital collaboration tools.
- Demonstrated commitment to SFUTR program values and the development of transformative, equity-minded educators.
- Demonstrated reflective leadership, adaptability, openness to multiple perspectives, and willingness to examine assumptions, challenge established practices, and engage in continuous learning and improvement.
- Ability to travel between school sites as needed.
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and G-Suite (Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms).
Minimum QualificationsEducation & Experience- Possession of a valid Clear California Teaching Credential: Multiple Subject or Single Subject w/ English Learner certificate or Bilingual Authorization (CLAD or BCLAD) as required by Board Policy.
- Experience as a classroom teacher, preferably serving students from historically underserved communities; elementary and/or secondary mathematics or science teaching experience desirable.
- Experience coaching, mentoring, and supporting classroom teachers, including providing actionable feedback and facilitating professional growth.
What We OfferSFUSD offers a competitive salary of $83,278-$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.
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
- Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from SFUSD and CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept SFUSD and CCSF mail from the following addresses ([redacted].edu, [redacted].org, [redacted].org, [redacted].com, [redacted].com, [redacted].org, [redacted].org, [redacted].org, [redacted].com, [redacted].org, [redacted].org, [redacted].org, [redacted].org, [redacted].edu, [redacted].info, and [redacted].com).
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.
