2026-2027 Instructional Coach
Salary Range: $79,468-$131,654/annually
Length of Appointment: 2026-2027 School Year
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.
Instructional Coaching
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Support classroom teachers to set instructional goals and implement comprehensive Tier 1 instruction
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Support the continued implementation of math and language arts curriculums
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Coach teachers towards improved student outcomes through formal coaching cycles
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Provide instructional guidance to classroom teachers, including co-planning and co-teaching lessons and units and modeling lessons
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Maintain coaching logs to monitor individual and group progress of implementation initiatives
Professional Development
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Facilitate the once monthly Aligned PD with staff (elementary)
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Design and implement professional learning experiences among teachers to employ a range of resources: analysis of lessons, tasks, videos, student work, data, peer observation, and common readings such as current research from the broader community
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Support the integration of educational technology to support literacy and math outcomes
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Cultivate strong and cohesive professional learning communities to develop a culture of collaboration and adult learning
Teacher Collaboration
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Elementary School Instructional Coaches: Participate in Instructional Leadership teams and facilitate grade level teams in the implementation of new instructional materials and Common Core State Standards.
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Middle School Instructional Coaches: Co-lead Instructional Leadership teams (with site administrators) and co-facilitate department teams (with department leads).
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Engage teachers in long and short term planning, reflect on evidence of student learning and support teachers in their practices
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Facilitate teacher work groups/common planning time or grade level team/department meetings and incorporate looking at student work or data in order to plan for and/or adjust instruction
Systematic Data-Use to Inform Instruction
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Support teachers/teams in administering, analyzing and using assessment data to inform decisions in planning instruction to meet students' diverse needs and progress monitoring results.
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Engage in identifying, supporting, and monitoring the achievement of focal students (AA, L, PI, EL, & SPED) with an emphasis on our African American and Latino students
Professional Network Expectations
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Attend and actively participate in district coaching network meetings and professional learning sessions to deepen your knowledge in content and coaching skills
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Maintain ongoing coaching logs and documentation for coaching accountability
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Maintain satisfactory summary evaluations as an Instructional Coach
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)
Minimum Qualifications
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Possession of a valid California Teaching Credential in the appropriate content area as required by the California Education Code, Section 44860 and English Learner certificate (CLAD or BCLAD) as required by Board Policy
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Outstanding and /or Highly Satisfactory summary teacher evaluations
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A demonstrated track record of improving student outcomes for focal student groups.
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At least five years of classroom teaching experience with demonstrated effectiveness in the subject matter, use of standards-based curriculum, instruction and assessment.
Desired Qualifications
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Expertise with the CA Common Core State Standards, English Language Development standards, and culturally responsive instructional practices
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Experience facilitating collaborative planning for Tier 1 instruction
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Successful experience working with diverse adult and student populations; track record of success in an urban school setting
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At least two (2) years experience coaching, mentoring, or modeling lessons in PK-8 instruction
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Experience with group facilitation and conducting professional development for effective instruction
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At least two (2) years of adult leadership experience (e.g. ILT, SIPs mentorship, grade level/department lead)
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Demonstrated skill and experience with utilizing qualitative and quantitative data for instructional planning and professional development
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Ability to collaborate with District and school-based administrators and across programs
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; high degree of organization and effective time management
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Demonstrated knowledge of current research related to teaching and learning, school improvement, and educational equity
What We Offer
SFUSD offers a competitive salary of $79,468-$131,654/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.
**Please note that the benefits package is based on an individual. Dependent packages are available
**(Example of SFUSD benefit contribution (Kaiser HMO + Dental + Vision= $10, 363.54)
- We offer fully subsidized health benefits for individual coverage including free dental and vision benefits.
- 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.
Additional stipends and experience as an administrator may increase your salary further.
Salary breakdown
Fully Credential Salary Schedules
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B6 - K-12 Teacher (Fully Credentialed) BA & < 30 semester units- starting @ $79,468 base + SFUSD benefit contribution $10,363.54
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B7 - K-12 Teacher (Fully Credentialed) BA & > 30 < 59 semester units- starting @ $82,774 base + SFUSD benefit contribution $10,363.54
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B8 - K-12 Teacher (Fully Credentialed) BA & > 60 semester units- starting @ $85,381 base + SFUSD benefit contribution $10,363.54
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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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]
