2025-26 Secondary Science Long-term Substitute Teacher - Biology at South San Francisco Unified
About the Employer
Our Mission: In partnership with our community, South San Francisco Unified School District (SSFUSD) will provide exceptional instruction, engaging experiences, and equitable and accessible opportunities and resources to further support our diverse student body so that students are equipped to learn, thrive, navigate their future with purpose, and impact their community. The SSFUSD community includes 15 schools supporting 8,000 students in Daly City, San Bruno, and South San Francisco.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Role SSFUSD is seeking a dynamic, equity-focused, and inclusive classroom teacher to join our school community. SSFUSD refuses to accept that the educational outcomes of students in our district are overwhelmingly predictable based on students’ race, socioeconomics, ethnicity or learning differences. We remain committed to working each day to examine systemic, institutional, and individual biases in order to dismantle systems of inequities that will enable all students to thrive. As a teacher in SSFUSD, responsibilities include but are not limited to: Providing exceptional instruction, aligned to the Portrait of a Graduate, including: Developing rigorous lessons aligned to grade and subject level California State Common Core Standards Setting ambitious goals with students and monitoring their progress while encouraging them through frequent and persistent feedback Tracking student growth, using data and feedback, and creating individualized student plans when there are areas of concern Building relationships with students and families by providing regular and consistent communication Creating a physical classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for physical, social, and emotional development of students Facilitating learning experiences for students that are engaging and rigorous Collaborating with other teachers and school leaders on daily lessons, school-wide programs, and individualized student plans Meeting regular deadlines for daily lesson plans, submitting grades, and work samples Working on a team of teachers and school leader to provide consistency, support, and accountability to all students Engaging in professional development Completing supervision duties on campus, such as morning duty, lunch duty, dismissal, and afterschool duty Engagement with and participation in the greater school community through attending events and activities Additional duties as assigned *Please note that this job descrip
Requirements / Qualifications
-Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university -California teaching credential aligned to the position -Belief in and commitment to the mission and vision of SSFUSD -Ability to design and implement rich, engaging, and culturally relevant teaching units -Knowledge of California State Common Core Standards -Ability to differentiate lessons for learners with different assets -A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional -Legal authorization to work in the United States. SSFUSD does NOT sponsor employees to work in the U.S.
Requirements / Qualifications
-Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university -California teaching credential aligned to the position -Belief in and commitment to the mission and vision of SSFUSD -Ability to design and implement rich, engaging, and culturally relevant teaching units -Knowledge of California State Common Core Standards -Ability to differentiate lessons for learners with different assets -A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional -Legal authorization to work in the United States. SSFUSD does NOT sponsor employees to work in the U.S.
Comments and Other Information
Requirements for the application:
Updated resume
-Transcripts of your undergraduate degree, and graduate degrees if applicable. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application purposes only. Official transcripts will be required if you are extended an offer to work in the district.
-Test results: Please attach California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) results and evidence of meeting Basic Skills Requirement, such as California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST), Praxis, Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Test (ACT) results.
-Proof of English Learner (EL) Authorization or Cross-cultural, Language, and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate or letter of appeasement from university where certificate is being pursued
-Proof of credential or enrollment in credentialing program - attachment should either include number assigned by California Commission on Teaching Credentialing (CTC) or letter of appeasement from university where credential is being pursued
-Effective January 1, 2025: Under Education Code section 44939.5, you must provide a complete list of all prior employment with any Local Education Agency (LEA), including school districts, county offices of education, charter schools, or state special schools, including part-time and substitute roles.
-Please note that if you are extended an offer from SSFUSD, you will also need to complete the following prior to beginning work, including training:
-Provide clearance of TB test, as mandated by California Education code.
-Submit fingerprints for California Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation clearance.
Benefits
-Compensation - This position is an exempt, salaried position; salary offers commensurate with experience. Compensation will be updated based on Spring 2025 updates to CTA and SSFUSD collective bargaining agreement. Salary is prorated and dependent on start date.
-Health and Supplemental Insurance - Medical, dental, and vision plans, defined benefit pension plans, disability and life insurance.
-Retirement Plans - 403(b)/457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plans.
-Additional Benefits - Flexible spending account options, employee assistance program, Master’s/Doctoral Degree stipends, and vacation time.
Comments and Other Information
Requirements for the application:
Updated resume
-Transcripts of your undergraduate degree, and graduate degrees if applicable. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application purposes only. Official transcripts will be required if you are extended an offer to work in the district.
-Test results: Please attach California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) results and evidence of meeting Basic Skills Requirement, such as California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST), Praxis, Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Test (ACT) results.
-Proof of English Learner (EL) Authorization or Cross-cultural, Language, and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate or letter of appeasement from university where certificate is being pursued
-Proof of credential or enrollment in credentialing program - attachment should either include number assigned by California Commission on Teaching Credentialing (CTC) or letter of appeasement from university where credential is being pursued
-Effective January 1, 2025: Under Education Code section 44939.5, you must provide a complete list of all prior employment with any Local Education Agency (LEA), including school districts, county offices of education, charter schools, or state special schools, including part-time and substitute roles.
-Please note that if you are extended an offer from SSFUSD, you will also need to complete the following prior to beginning work, including training:
-Provide clearance of TB test, as mandated by California Education code.
-Submit fingerprints for California Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation clearance.
Benefits
-Compensation - This position is an exempt, salaried position; salary offers commensurate with experience. Compensation will be updated based on Spring 2025 updates to CTA and SSFUSD collective bargaining agreement. Salary is prorated and dependent on start date.
-Health and Supplemental Insurance - Medical, dental, and vision plans, defined benefit pension plans, disability and life insurance.
-Retirement Plans - 403(b)/457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plans.
-Additional Benefits - Flexible spending account options, employee assistance program, Master’s/Doctoral Degree stipends, and vacation time.
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
10/1/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
67,889 - 106,681 Annually
67,889 - 106,681 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Salary is prorated and dependent on start date.
Length of Work Year
186 days
Employment Type
Full Time