0932 School Nurse
Salary Range: $86,291-$146,876/annually
Length of Appointment: 2026-2027 School Year
Calendar: Full Time / School Year
Number of Service Days: 186
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.
Essential Duties
The duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to the job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive or exhaustive list.
Position Characteristics
The credentialed School District Nurse is responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating and evaluating school health services that:
- Facilitate the alignment of SFSD programs priorities and objectives with school site plans
- Assist school sites with the implementation of comprehensive/coordinated SFSD programs guided by the tenets of youth development in an asset building model
- Assist with the development and coordination of student support services through Student Success Teams and Student Assistance Programs at school sites to address the academic, behavioral, attendance and health related needs of students
- Support schools in meeting their school site goals as they create and maintain school environments that are healthy, safe, secure and supportive in order to enhance learning for the entire school community
- Promote the implementation of student, family, or staff needs assessment(s) as requested by school sites and/ or the District
- Support revenue collection and program evaluation. The school nurse functions independently under state and agency guidelines and policies.
Duties and Responsibilities
- prior experience as a Registered Nurse through which a general knowledge and understanding of health and human relationships has been developed
- knowledge of San Francisco’s public schools and a passionate belief in SFUSD’s commitment to health and wellness
- strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships within Student and Family Services Division and across SFUSD
- experience planning and facilitating professional development and knowledge of adult learning principles
- success leading effective teams and individuals
- ability to work effectively and respond quickly to difficult situations that involve confidential and sensitive matters
- experience providing guidance and oversight of programs and services in accordance with approved standards and practices as specified by School District Policies, California State Health and Safety Codes, and Education Codes
- experience and success with effective written and verbal communication, facilitation and presentation to large groups and a variety of audiences (e.g. groups of students, staff meetings, parent and/or community groups)
- strong computer skills including Google applications
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:
Individuals must satisfy all of the following:
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Official transcripts showing a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally-accredited college or university.
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A photocopy of a valid Registered Nurse License issued by the State of California. If you do not hold the license, contact the Board of Registered Nursing, 1747 North Market Boulevard, Suite 150, Sacramento, CA 95834, 916-322-3350.
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Submit an application through CTC Online, and if not previously submitted to the Commission, complete the fingerprinting process.
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Application processing fee.
Individuals must receive the formal recommendation of a Commission-approved school nurse program and must satisfy all of the following requirements:
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Verify possession of a Preliminary School Nurse Services Credential.
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Verify possession of a valid Registered Nurse License issued by the State of California.
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Complete two years of successful experience as a school nurse (If the Preliminary School Nurse Credential was issued on or before July 1, 1981, this experience is not required).
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Complete a Commission-approved school nurse program and obtain the formal recommendation of the program sponsor.
Individuals must satisfy all of the following:
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Verify possession of a valid Registered Nurse License issued by the State of California.
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Submit an application through CTC Online.
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Application processing fee.
**SFUSD requires all teachers to hold or be pursuing a valid California credential and an English Learner or Bilingual Authorization before their start date**
What We Offer
SFUSD offers a competitive salary of $86,291-$146,876/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.
Additional stipends and experience as an administrator may increase your salary further.
Salary breakdown: Starting @ $86,291 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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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]
