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High School Chemistry Teacher Salary Range: $72,943-$137,945/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. What It Means to Work Here The SFUSD community is unified by our Core Values: Student-centered: We put students’ needs first Fearless: We persist through challenges United: We celebrate and build on each other’s strengths Social Justice: We stand with those most vulnerable in our community Diversity-driven: We respect and seek to understand each person 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. Strongest Candidates 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 Strong analytics and systems thinking necessary to interpret data to inform goals and strategy, as well as build infrastructure where none exists Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and roles within a complex organization A proven record of effectively planning, organizing and using resources to take action and achieve goals The ability to learn quickly and adapt as needed in a fast-paced environment Outstanding organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail 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 Excellent data analysis skills and experience synthesizing data to drive action steps Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with senior level district staff and colleagues Effective written and verbal communication and the ability to clearly communicate complex, bureaucratic processes to a variety of audiences Ability to define and implement effective HR business practices Ability to work effectively in difficult situations that involve confidential and sensitive matters Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and GSuite (Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms) Minimum Qualifications SFUSD requires all teachers to hold or be pursuing a valid California teaching credential and an English Learner or Bilingual Authorization. What We Offer SFUSD offers a competitive salary of $72,943-$137,945/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. Competitive base salary depending on the size and grade level of your school as determined by the collective bargaining unit. 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. 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 and 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. 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, 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 equity@sfusd.edu Section 504 Nondiscrimination Statement and Grievance Procedures Any person may report 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 rodrigueza@sfusd.edu #J-18808-Ljbffr

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