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. 

Under the direction of the Safety and Security supervisor, Code 2, and/or general supervision of a school district administrator, patrols buildings, grounds and adjacent areas of a school; maintains order; prevents the entry of unauthorized persons; enforces applicable sections of the Education Code, the Penal Code, the District’s Student Conduct Code and individual school rules; assists in the maintenance of an orderly and safe campus; assists administrative and staff personnel in maintaining orderly conduct; protects school department property against damage by vandalism and theft; notifies the school principal of situations that may result in disturbances in schools; as directed, cooperates with law enforcement agencies; prepares reports and memoranda; and performs related duties as required; oversees and monitor the behavior of students who are outside of class and at school sponsored activities both on and off campus. 

Knowledge of: 

Board of Education rules and regulations, state and municipal laws and ordinances; health and safety regulations; basic methods of individual and group supervision; understanding problems of urban youth and human relations; basic record-keeping techniques; operation of a two-way radio, cellular telephone; and other communication equipment as, required. 

Ability to: 

Take initiative and accept responsibility without close supervision; learn District organization, operations, policies and objectives; assure student compliance with school and District policies and regulations and enforce USD rules and regulations and city and state ordinances and laws; learn, interpret, apply and explain laws, rules and regulations; observe situations and accurately determine an effective course of action; think and act quickly, tactfully, and maturely in emergencies; communicate courteously, fairly, and convincingly with students, faculty, groups, organization representatives and the general public; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; follow oral and written instructions; prepare accurate, clear and concise oral and written reports; patrol and monitor an assigned campus to maintain order and security; observe health and safety regulations; maintain routine records; understand and follow 

Skill: 

Excellent oral and communication skills to establish and maintain effective community relations with culturally diverse school and neighborhood groups. 

Minimum Qualifications

Training and Experience: 

• Requires completion of high school supplemented by two years of full-time paid work experience. Enrollment or completion of a recognized two-year program in police science or police administration is desirable; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. 
• If employed more than twenty hours each week, must successfully complete BSIS training which includes twenty-fours of curriculum developed by BSIS and POST in order to comply with provision of SB1626, as a condition of initial and continuing employment. 

License:

• Requires possession of a valid state motor vehicle operator’s license.

Desired Qualifications

What We Offer

SFUSD offers a competitive salary of 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://careers.sfusd.edu/ 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 us at paraeducators@sfusd.edu.

Non-Discrimination Policy

San Francisco Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This policy extends to the San Francisco County Office of Education, including community school programs and activities. For more information about the District's non-discrimination policy, please review Board Policy 4030.