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Careers at SSFUSD

Who We Are

SSFUSD Mission Statement
SSFUSD Core Values
 
You can read more about our District—where we're headed and our vision for students—in our Strategic Plan and our Portrait of a Graduate.

Who We Serve

SSFUSD Our Schools
17 Schools
    • 9 elementary schools
    • 3 middle schools
    • 2 high schools
    • 1 continuation school
    • 1 adult education school
    • 1 preschool
 
SSFUSD Student Demographics 1
7,700 Students
    • 48.9% Hispanic/Latinx
    • 20.2% Filipino
    • 14.9% Asian
    • 6.4% Multiracial
    • 6.3% White
    • 1.5% Pacific Islander
    • 1.1% African American/Black
    • 0.5% Native American/Alaska Native
SSFUSD Performance
Student Breakdown
    • 23.5% English Learners
    • 16% Students with Disabilities
    • 42.8% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
 
South San Francisco Unified School District (SSFUSD) is home to a highly regarded STEM program, a pioneering high school ethnic studies program, four California Distinguished Schools, and more than 7,700 students in elementary, middle, and high school.

A leader in the green schools movement, SSFUSD helps students excel by providing meaningful learning experiences that encourage them to explore the world and embrace different ideas. The district has served families in Daly City, South San Francisco, and San Bruno since 1913.

Join Our Team of Empowered Educators

We see every employee in SSFUSD as an educator. We believe our people are the fabric of our community—woven together by our diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Our collective impact is bound by our shared commitment to ensure educational equity and excellence for each of our students. We cultivate and sustain an organizational culture that values our people and our profession. We support our people to be their best professional selves. We evolve through continuous improvement, and we embrace change through innovation. We ultimately understand that our students thrive when our educators thrive. 

Employment Opportunities:

To Apply for a Current Job Opening
Click the button below to see a list of current job openings at SSFUSD. Depending on the position, the list will indicate whether to submit your application through EdJoin or through Nimble.
 
Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions or need assistance with the application process for current job openings. 
 
 
To Join Our Applicant Pool for Future Job Openings
The District also invites interested applicants to join our Applicant Pool for future job openings. By joining our applicant pool, you can be notified when a new job opening becomes available. Applications for pooled positions can be submitted on Nimble.  
Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions or need assistance with the application process to join the applicant pool for future job openings. 

 

Substitute Opportunities:

Applicants interested in substitute opportunities can read more about the application requirements and substitute pay rates on our Substitute Teachers page.

Teacher Pathway Opportunities:

SSFUSD is proud to partner with several teacher preparation programs in an effort to provide opportunities for our community members to advance their careers at little to no cost for eligible applicants. Whatever your level of education or experience, there’s an opportunity for you!
 
www.rivetschool.org www.teachstart.org https://aldergse.edu/academic-programs/masters-credential-teacher-residency/
Program Eligibility: 
Individuals with a high school diploma or equivalent. Please contact Rivet School directly for more information. 
Program Eligibility: 
Individuals with a Bachelor’s (BA/BS) degree. Please contact TeachStart directly for more information.
Program Eligibility: 
Individuals with a Bachelor’s (BA/BS) degree. Please contact Alder GSE directly for more information. 

Compensation

At SSFUSD, teacher compensation is competitive with other school districts in the area, ranging from $59,784 to $111,372. Special education teachers are additionally provided an additional annual stipend of $2,000. Detailed salary schedules for all certificated and classified positions are available on our Salary Information page.
 
SSFUSD features a full benefit package that includes the following:
  • 7 health insurance plan options for employees to select from
  • Family dental insurance through Delta Dental
  • Vision insurance plans through VSP
  • Employee life insurance through MetLife
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) through American Fidelity
  • Additional retirement plan options beyond CalPERS/STRS, such as 403(b)/457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plans
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
 
For additional details about District contributions for health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, visit the Payroll and Benefits Department page.
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Effective January 1, 2025: Under Education Code section 44939.5, local education agencies are mandated by law to inquire, for each candidate for a certificated position, whether the candidate was the subject of any credible complaints of, substantiated investigations into, or discipline for egregious misconduct that were reported to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Please direct inquiries regarding current or former SSFUSD employees to Jennifer Smith, Director of Human Resources, at [email protected]