Careers at SSFUSD
Get to Know SSFUSD
You can read more about our District—where we're headed and our vision for students—in our Strategic Plan and our Portrait of a Graduate.
Who We Serve
South San Francisco Unified School District (SSFUSD) is home to a highly regarded STEM program, a pioneering high school ethnic studies program, four California Distinguished Schools, and more than 7,700 students in elementary, middle, and high school.
A leader in the green schools movement, SSFUSD helps students excel by providing meaningful learning experiences that encourage them to explore the world and embrace different ideas. The district has served families in Daly City, South San Francisco, and San Bruno since 1913
School Sites
17 Schools:
- 9 elementary schools
- 3 middle schools
- 2 high schools
- 1 continuation school
- 1 adult education school
- 1 preschool
Student Race/Ethnicity
7,700 Students:
- 48.9% Hispanic/Latinx
- 20.2% Filipino
- 14.9% Asian
- 6.4% Multiracial
- 6.3% White
- 1.5% Pacific Islander
- 1.1% African American/Black
- 0.5% Native American/Alaska Native
SSFUSD Outperforms the State
Student Breakdown:
- 23.5% English Learners
- 16% Students with Disabilities
- 42.8% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
Paraprofessional Opportunities
SSFUSD is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as paraprofessionals! We have several openings available, each offering a unique opportunity to support student learning and growth.
Not sure which role is the right fit for you? Use our quick decision guide to explore the different types of paraprofessional positions we offer.
Ready to take the next step? Visit Nimble to submit your application today!
Join Our Team of Empowered Educators
We see every employee in SSFUSD as an educator. We believe our people are the fabric of our community—woven together by our diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Our collective impact is bound by our shared commitment to ensure educational equity and excellence for each of our students. We cultivate and sustain an organizational culture that values our people and our profession. We support our people to be their best professional selves. We evolve through continuous improvement, and we embrace change through innovation. We ultimately understand that our students thrive when our educators thrive.
Compensation
At SSFUSD, teacher compensation is competitive with other school districts in the area, ranging from $59,784 to $111,372. Special education teachers are additionally provided an additional annual stipend of $2,000. Detailed salary schedules for all certificated and classified positions are available on our Salary Information page.
SSFUSD features a full benefit package that includes the following:
- 7 health insurance plan options for employees to select from
- Family dental insurance through Delta Dental
- Vision insurance plans through VSP
- Employee life insurance through MetLife
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) through American Fidelity
- Additional retirement plan options beyond CalPERS/STRS, such as 403(b)/457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
For additional details about District contributions for health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, visit the Payroll and Benefits Department page.
Effective January 1, 2025: Under Education Code section 44939.5, local education agencies are mandated by law to inquire, for each candidate for a certificated position, whether the candidate was the subject of any credible complaints of, substantiated investigations into, or discipline for egregious misconduct that were reported to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Please direct inquiries regarding current or former SSFUSD employees to Jennifer Smith, Director of Human Resources, at Recruitment.
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