2026 - 2027 SY TK-12 Day-to-Day Substitute Teacher

San Francisco Unified School District•San Francisco, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is seeking TK-12 Day-to-Day Substitute Teachers for the 2026-2027 school year. SFUSD is a large urban school district in California, committed to providing quality instruction and equitable support to over 50,000 students across 121 schools. The district aims to help every student discover their potential and graduate ready for college and career. SFUSD is a CORE district, leading in systems change for school accountability and innovation. They are looking for talented, equity-minded individuals who are motivated to unleash children's potential and are strong collaborators, communicators, and problem solvers. The ideal candidate will embody SFUSD's Core Values: Student-centered, Fearless, United, Social Justice, and Diversity-driven.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited undergraduate institution.
Certificate of Clearance (COC) - HR Sub Office will assist in obtaining if needed.
Clear CA Teaching Credential OR 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit - HR Sub Office will assist in obtaining if needed.
Negative TB test administered within 60 days of hire.
Clearance of fingerprint background check.
Flexibility and willingness to work all SFUSD schools, particularly at High Potential Schools.

Nice To Haves

Be Patient: Remain calm in difficult situations.
Be Flexible and Adaptable: Make quick decisions on the fly.
Be Resilient: Have thick skin and understand where kids are coming from.
Be Creative: Engage kids in multiple ways.
Be Sensitive to cultural differences.
Be Firm: Maintain classroom control.
Be Caring: Prioritize the needs of the students.
Get to know their students!
Build good relationships with school staff.

Responsibilities

Cover teacher absences and vacancies in the classroom using the substitute scheduling system, Red Rover.
Follow lesson plans to maintain and further student learning.
Plan, implement, monitor, and assess a classroom's instructional program under the direction of school administrators.
Execute the full schedule of the regular teacher, including classroom time, study halls, yard duty, and any special duties.
Implement assigned lesson plans and correct classroom assignments and homework as time permits.
Create and maintain classroom control and discipline to foster a safe and productive learning environment.
Create and maintain a climate of respect and fairness for all students.
Escalate serious discipline problems to school administrators.
Leave adequate notes for administrators regarding accomplishments, problems, resolutions, and future lesson plans.
Report to school 15-30 minutes before the scheduled start time and remain after the assignment to tidy up and return materials.