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Supervisor (0510), Middle School Special Education Department


Job Location:

San Francisco, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Class: Supervisor (0510) Middle School: Special Education Department

Salary Range: $163526 $174809 /annually

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 50000 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 SFUSDs 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:

  • Student-centered: We put students needs first
  • Fearless: We persist through challenges
  • United: We celebrate and build on each others strengths
  • Social Justice: We stand with those most vulnerable in our community
  • 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 Districts 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

The Special Education Department is committed to providing innovative effective services resulting in positive outcomes for the life-long success of compliance with State and Federal regulations specially designed instruction and related services are designed to meet the individual needs of students eligible for a Free and Appropriate Education as outlined in each students Individual Education Program (IEP).

The Special Education Services goals are program excellence fiscal responsibility public relations and equity centered professional learning and leadership.

Under the supervision of the Director of Special Education the Special Education MIddle School Supervisor is responsible for partnering in the development coordination and facilitation of Special Education services for students who are eligible for special education services delivered in our middle schools and county schools. This position supports the development of educational services coordinates with other SFUSD teams and other agencies to enhance available educational services and to provide support in meeting district state and federal accountability requirements through innovative approaches and models.


Essential Duties

  • Supports the design and implementation and monitoring of Special Education Programming.
  • In partnership with Special Education Instructional Teams provides leadership and team support in the identification evaluation design dissemination implementation and progress monitoring of special education services to students who meet eligibility criteria;
  • Establishes and evaluates district goals priorities processes and systems for the effective delivery of inclusive culturally and linguistically responsive pedagogy systems and tools including those that serve language/ethnic diverse students with disabilities in our schools and county programs;
  • Develops manages and implements various training professional learning and leadership projects to stakeholders across SFUSD related to the delivery of the special education services;
  • Plans and facilitates various relevant community committees and networks that support staff and students in inclusive education differentiated teaching and learning experiences;
  • Supervises and evaluates certificated staff as assigned;
  • Collaborates with and provides communication strategies and recommendations to Principals and case managers families and community agencies concerning their special education programs services and educational opportunities for children with disabilities;
  • Provide collaborative consultation support to site administrators instructional staff and related service providers on federal state and local laws regulations and policies governing special education programs; Monitor the ADR and/or compliance cases re: the effectiveness of the instructional program and make recommendations ongoing to the appropriate SPED administrator for follow-through
  • Is responsive to requirements of the California Department of Education;
  • Oversees appropriate Professional Development opportunities for Special Education School Staff;
  • Serve as a liaison between the district state county community members non-public schools and agencies in matters relating to program responsibilities;
  • Support implementation of Alternative Dispute Resolution between school site IEP teams and families;
  • 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 school site experience preferred


Preferred Qualifications

  • Possession of a valid Special Education credential
  • Possession of a valid California Drivers License
  • Five (5) years of experience teaching special education in schools serving underserved students
  • Experience coaching and designing/facilitating professional development opportunities
  • Experience with educational issues as they relate to service provision for related services and specialized academic instruction
  • Demonstrated ability to work in collaborative teams that include parents/families and professionals;
  • Knowledge of SEIS CALPADs Synergy
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience using multimedia technologies for classroom and professional development applications
  • Knowledge of San Franciscos public schools/urban public schools and a passionate belief in SFUSDs 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 work effectively in difficult situations that involve confidential and sensitive matters
  • Strong computer skills including GSuite (Google Docs Slides Sheets Forms)


What We Offer

SFUSD offers a competitive salary of$160412 - $171527 /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.


How to Apply

  • Visit and create a new account to begin your application.
  • You will be prompted to electronically attach a letter of interest resume list of professional references and any applicable credentials or 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


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 ones education training or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification from this and futurejobopportunities 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 Districts 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 persons 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
or

For more information on the Districts 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
or



Required Experience:

Manager