2026-2027 School Year
School Psychologist
Salary Range: $116,136-$152,454/annually
Calendar: Full Time / Full Year
Who We Are
The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is the seventh largest school district in California, serving more than 50,000 students who speak more than 44 documented languages across 121 schools in the city of San Francisco every year. We aim for every student who attends SFUSD schools to discover his or her spark, along with a strong sense of self and purpose, and that all students graduate from high school ready for college and career, and equipped with the skills, capacities and dispositions outlined in SFUSD’s Graduate Profile. Every day in our quest to achieve this mission we provide each and every student the quality instruction and equitable support required to thrive in the 21st century.
What It Means to Work Here
The SFUSD community is unified by our Core Values:
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Student-centered: We put students’ needs first
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Fearless: We persist through challenges
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United: We celebrate and build on each other’s strengths
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Social Justice: We stand with those most vulnerable in our community
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Diversity-driven: We respect and seek to understand each person
We are also inspired by Vision, Values and Guardrails which captures our aspirations and vision for the future of public education in San Francisco. Alongside the District’s strategic plan. SFUSD is reimagining how public education will change over the next decade to meet the dynamic future of San Francisco. As a CORE district, SFUSD is also a leader in critical systems change for more comprehensive school accountability and innovations that help strengthen the instructional core, which is the foundation of our strategic plan and Vision 2025.
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, and problem solvers who are comfortable in a community of continuous learning.
The strongest candidates will have:
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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
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Strong analytics and systems thinking necessary to interpret data to inform goals and strategy, as well as build infrastructure where none exists
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Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and roles within a complex organization
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A proven record of effectively planning, organizing and using resources to take action and achieve goals
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The ability to learn quickly and adapt as needed in a fast-paced environment
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Outstanding organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
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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
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Excellent data analysis skills and experience synthesizing data to drive action steps
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Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with senior level district staff and colleagues
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Effective written and verbal communication and the ability to clearly communicate complex, bureaucratic processes to a variety of audiences
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Ability to define and implement effective HR business practices
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Ability to work effectively in difficult situations that involve confidential and sensitive matters
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Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and GSuite (Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms)
Essential Duties
School psychologists work under the supervision of the Supervisor for Psychological Services and are responsible for the fulfillment of the essential duties set forth below:
PRE-REFERRAL INTERVENTION
School psychologists are considered a valuable resource at school sites for the purposes of pre-referral
strategies/interventions and are looked to for consultation on how to support students’ educational progress. Early intervention is proven to have a positive impact on a student’s education outcomes and school psychologists are considered a vital team member of school site early intervention teams.
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Consult with school staff on how to develop optimal learning environments
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Consult with school-site student support service teams concerning appropriate learning strategies, interventions and accommodations to meet the unique learning styles of students
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Assist in development of behavior management and classroom management interventions and plans
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Consult with parents/teachers regarding the development of learning and behavior interventions for students including alignment of home support with school-based goals
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Provide professional development for staff and parents at school sites on educational disabilities, appropriate referrals, behavioral interventions and instructional accommodations and modifications
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Collaborate with other student support professionals to support student progress
Job Description
ASSESSMENT
School psychologists are uniquely trained and credentialed to conduct comprehensive psycho-educational assessments in accordance with District, State, and Federal requirements and expectations.
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Communicate/provide follow-up to staff and families regarding referrals within the mandated IDEA timelines
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Use a variety of assessment tools based on the reason(s) for referral and individual student needs (e.g., standardized, culturally sensitive, curriculum-based, portfolio, and authentic assessments) in accordance with child find laws
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Gather and analyze comprehensive assessment data in order to provide guidance on determination of special education eligibility.
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Conduct behavior based assessments, including Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), and lead the development of a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP), as appropriate
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Complete all assessments comprehensively within the mandated IDEA timelines
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Attend and present the results of a comprehensive evaluation report at the subsequent Individualized Educational Program (IEP) team meeting
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Make recommendations to the IEP team based on the findings of each assessment and specific to the identified disability(ies) as it relates to classroom performance and access to core curriculum.
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Ensure that assessment results/reports are presented in a manner that is accessible to parents and other professionals and clearly articulates the strengths and needs of the student
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While conducting assessment, consider all suspected areas of disability and gather enough data to rule-in and/or rule-out the eligibilities with consideration of linguistic, cultural and other factors that impact students and assessments
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School psychologists are trained and credentialed to provide social-emotional and behavior-based direct services to students with special education eligibility, as identified via an evaluation.
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Based upon data gathered via an evaluation, write social-emotional and/or behavior-based IEP goals that address a student’s area of identified need
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Provide direct individual and/or group DIS counseling to students per the IEP
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Monitor implementation of interventions and evaluate student success/progress and provide formal updates on DIS-related IEP goals
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Attend and participate at IEP meetings whereby social-emotional and behavior-based needs are known to impact a child’s education progress
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Attend and participate in Manifestation Determination meetings and review the student’s IEP file in order to provide meaningful input to the team
ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS
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The following expectations are noted to ensure best practices are consistently employed:
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Employ best practices by keeping current in the profession through attending professional developments and engaging in dialog with others
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Be knowledgeable of all federal regulations and state laws as it relates to this field (e.g. timelines, assessment requirements, IEP meeting documentation, etc.)
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Assist with referrals to community agencies as appropriate to support families
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Attend all monthly school psychologist staff meetings and other central office meetings as required
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Maintain the confidentiality of students and their families: records; reports; notes; conversations; meetings; and testing situations
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Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
SFUSD requires all school psychologists to hold or be pursuing a valid Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential in
School Psychology. We welcome applications from school psychologists who are actively pursuing a PPS credential,
which is anticipated to be cleared by the time of employment.
What We Offer
SFUSD offers a competitive salary of $116,136-$152,454/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.
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 years of verified service if you were an educator in another school district.
- We offer fully subsidized health benefits for individual coverage including free dental and vision benefits.
***NEW: Starting 7/1/2026: District pays 50% of Kaiser employee contribution for Employee+1 and Family (Employee Only status quo); non-Kaiser = pay difference vs Kaiser; eligible = 50%+ FTE and already receiving employee-only premium contribution
***NEW: Starting 1/1/2027: District pays 100% of Kaiser premium for Employee Only, Employee+1, Family; non-Kaiser = pay difference vs Kaiser; same eligibility
- 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.
Salary breakdown
Psychologist, Speech Pathologist and Autism Behavioral Analyst- starting @ $116,136 base + SFUSD benefit contribution
How to Apply
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Visit https://jobs.sfusd.edu/ and create a new account to begin your application.
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Visit careers.sf.gov and begin the application process.
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You will be prompted to electronically attach a letter of interest, resume, list of professional references
and any applicable credentials or licenses
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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
Verification
Applicants 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.
District Nondiscrimination Statement:
San Francisco Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, sexual harassment and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, reproductive health decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, or genetic information, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis protected by law or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment.
For more information about the District's non-discrimination policy, please review Board Policy 4030.
Title IX Nondiscrimination Statement and Grievance Procedures:
Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator, or by any other means that results in the Title IX Coordinator receiving the person's verbal or written report. Such a report may be made at any time (including during non-business hours) by using the telephone number or electronic mail address, or by mail to the office address, listed for the Title IX Coordinator.
District Title IX Coordinator:
Eva Kellogg
Office of Equity
555 Franklin Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94102
415-355-7334 or [email protected]
For more information on the District’s Sexual Harassment policy and grievance procedures, please review Board Policy 4034.
Title IX Nondiscrimination Statement and Grievance Procedures:
Any person may report discrimination on the basis of a physical or mental disability (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute discrimination on the basis of a physical or mental disability), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Section 504 Coordinator.
District Section 504 Coordinator:
Alicia Rodriguez
1515 Quintara St., San Francisco, CA, 94116
(415) 242-2615 or [email protected]
