Who We Are
The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is the seventh largest school district in California, serving more than 55,000 students who speak more than 44 documented languages across 136 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
When you join our team at SFUSD you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused organization that approaches public education as a social justice movement, requiring broad collaboration across an array of strategic partners. In 2014, SFUSD created an inspiring statement, Vision 2025, which captures our aspirations and vision for the future of public education in San Francisco. Alongside the District’s strategic plan, Transform Learning. Transform Lives., 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.
Special Education Services Mission Statement
We support principals and teachers to provide effective, high quality standards based instruction and resources that enable each student with a disability to achieve their individual goals to his or her potential.
Special Education Services Goals
Program excellence, fiscal responsibility, public relations, and equity centered professional learning and leadership.
Position Description
Under the supervision of the Head of Special Education Services, the Special Education Supervisor for Psychological Services functions as central office administrator and system of support for the District’s school psychology department. This position will have a special focus on supporting school psychologists in completing special education evaluations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic via the District’s Assessment Center as well as in our schools.
This position supports the development of inclusive educational services, coordinates with other departments and divisions to enhance available educational services, and to provide support in meeting district, state, and federal accountability requirements through innovative approaches and models.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Oversee the completion of psychoeducational evaluations via the District’s Assessment Center and school site assigned staff
Supervise school psychologist staff (90+ school psychologists); advise school psychologists on best practices regarding assessment and special education law; support staff on culturally sensitive and equitable practices
Collaborate with other District departments on District-wide programming on MTSS/tiers of intervention within the general education environment
Recruit, interview and hire new school psychologists and interns; monitor staffing; provide onboarding/orientation for new hires
Supervise and conduct performance evaluations for credentialed staff
Develop and co-lead monthly, full-day equity centered professional development day for department staff (100+ members); lead and establish agendas for monthly New Hire and DIS Provider meetings
Oversee caseloads for school psychologists and triage case/site assignments; process, manage, and assign out cases for centrally covered school sites
Manage, review and order test kits, protocols, and online databases; advise on purchasing of new assessment tools
Establish and evaluate district goals, priorities, processes, and systems for the effective delivery of inclusive, culturally and linguistically responsive pedogogy, systems, and tools, including those that serve language/ethnic diverse students with disabilities;
Partner with various agencies, outside assessors, and referral sources (e.g. Golden Gate Regional Center, local hospitals/clinics, private assessors, etc.)
Support implementation of Alternative Dispute Resolution between school site IEP teams and families.
Responsive to requirements of the California Department of Education
Other duties assigned by the Head of Special Education.
Minimum Qualifications
Valid Administrative Services Credential
1+ years of school site or central office administrator experience
Desired Qualifications
Possession of a valid School Psychologist PPS credential;
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License;
Five (5) years of experience working as a school psychologist and/or teaching special education in schools serving underserved students;
Experience coaching and designing/facilitating professional development opportunities;
Experience with educational issues as they relate to accelerating the learning of linguistics, ethnic, and cultural minority student populations;
Demonstrated ability to work in collaborative teams that include parents/families and professionals;
Technologically literate;
Experience helping a school or district implement MTSS/RTI and/or PBIS;
Experience in the field of Mental Health, knowledge of Educationally Related Mental Health Services state legislation
Experience as a facilitator, coach, and/or presenter;
Autism/ABA experience preferred;
Bilingual/Biliterate.
What We Offer
Base salary for a Supervisor begins at $$138,938.80. This position is contracted to work 224 work days.
SFUSD offers a competitive salary 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.
How to Apply
Visit http://www.sfusd.edu/jobs and create a new administrator account to begin your application.
You will be prompted to electronically attach a letter of interest, resume, references, and administrative credentials/licenses.
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
For more information about SFUSD’s mission and Strategic Plan please visit www.sfusd.edu. For other questions, contact Jean Robertson, Head of Special Education Services, (628) 218-1822.
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