Galileo Academy of Science & Technology School seeks a candidate holding a single subject in Physical Education and experience teaching Dance required for position. Successful candidate will enjoy working with high school students, have strong communication skills, and have the ability to work collaboratively with peers.

Who We Are

The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is the seventh largest school district in California, every year serving more than 55,000 students who speak more than 44 documented languages in our 131 schools across the city of San Francisco.  We aim to provide each student with an equal opportunity to succeed by promoting intellectual growth, creativity, self-discipline, cultural and linguistic sensitivity, democratic responsibility, economic competence, and physical and mental health so that each student can achieve his or her maximum potential.  Every day in our quest to achieve this mission we place access and equity, student achievement, and accountability at the forefront of every child’s education.

What It Means to Work Here

The San Francisco Unified School District’s strategic plan, “Impact Learning.  Impact Lives.” places access and equity, student achievement, and accountability at the forefront of every child’s education. The ideas and actions in the plan focus on one central idea: every child has the right to be well-educated.  SFUSD hires teachers and other credentialed professionals who are committed to delivering rigorous instruction to all students, continuous learning and improvement, creating a culturally responsive classroom environment, and building meaningful connections with families and the community.

As a San Francisco public school educator, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of students alongside supportive and talented colleagues.  You will be an integral part of the district’s effort to ensure that every student who enrolls in our schools will graduate ready for college, career, and life.

Who We Want

We want talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, who are inspired by our mission steeped in equity, and who are motivated to unleash our children’s potential.  We want people who are strong collaborators, skilled communicators, problem solvers and who are comfortable in a community of continuous learning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In accordance with the California Standards of the Teaching Profession, teachers work under the supervision of site or central office administrators and in collaboration with their school staff, families and community and are responsible for the fulfillment of the essential duties set forth below: 

1. Support School-Wide Academic Performance Goals
2. Deliver Rigorous Instruction to all Students
3. Develop a Culturally Responsive Classroom Environment
4. Improve Standards of Practice for Self and Colleagues
5. Build Connections with Families and Community to Support Student Learning
6. Other duties as assigned by the principal and/or school site administrators

Please note that the first day of work for teachers is August 11, 2015. 

SFUSD is committed to attracting and retaining the best educators in the nation.  Benefits of teaching in San Francisco include:

• Competitive salaries determined by experience, education level, and credentials
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance for teachers and their eligible dependents
• City and state programs for housing assistance: 
  • Teacher Next Door Program: http://sf-moh.org/index.aspx?page=287
  •  Extra Credit Home Purchase Program: http://www.treasurer.ca.gov/cdlac/applications/applications.asp?app=ecthpp
• Additional salary stipend of $5000 for National Board Certified teachers and
• Additional salary stipend of $2000 for credentialed teachers teaching in high need schools and a $1000 stipend for teachers teaching high need subject areas.

How to Apply

Go to: www.sfusd.edu/jobs

• Create an account and complete an application. Applications generally take 1-2 hours to complete.  SFUSD looks very carefully at the entire application, including the 3 short answer questions
• Go to the “Jobs” tab to view and apply for specific openings.
• Please check back often to connect your application to specific openings as they are posted.
• Applicants will be contacted based on the needs of the district and current selection criteria.

For more information about SFUSD’s mission and Strategic Plan please visit www.sfusd.edu.

For other questions, contact us at teach@sfusd.edu

San Francisco Unified School District is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. SFUSD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.