2026-2027 School Psychologist (0934), Special Education Services (Temporary)

San Francisco Unified School District; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) seeks a School Psychologist for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves full-year, 1.0 FTE service with a competitive salary range and responsibilities spanning pre-referral intervention, behavioral planning, and collaboration with staff and families.

Ideal candidates bring knowledge of urban public schools, strong data analytics, and excellent communication skills to support SFUSD’s mission and Graduate Profile.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of San Francisco’s public schools/urban public schools.
• Strong analytics and systems thinking to interpret data and inform goals.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple functions within a complex organization.
• Experience communicating complex processes clearly to varied audiences.

Responsibilities

• Pre-referral intervention and consultation to support student learning.
• Develop and advise on behavior interventions and accommodations.
• Provide professional development for staff and parents on educational disabilities and referrals.
• Collaborate with parents and teachers to align home and school strategies.

Skills

Analytics & data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

GSuite

Job description

2026-2027 School Year

School Psychologist

Salary Range:

$116,136-$152,454/annually

Calendar:

1.0 FTE / Full Year

Who We Are

The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is the seventh largest school district in California, serving more than 50,000 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 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

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 other’s 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 District’s 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

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.

The strongest candidates will have:

• Knowledge of San Francisco’s public schools/urban public schools and a passionate belief in SFUSD’s 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 define and implement effective HR business practices
• Ability to work effectively in difficult situations that involve confidential and sensitive matters
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and GSuite (Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms)

Essential Duties

School psychologists work under the supervision of the Supervisor for Psychological Services and are responsible for the fulfillment of the essential duties set forth below:

PRE-REFERRAL INTERVENTION

School psychologists are considered a valuable resource at school sites for the purposes of pre-referral strategies/interventions and are looked to for consultation on how to support students’ educational progress. Early intervention is proven to have a positive impact on a student’s education outcomes and school psychologists are considered a vital team member of school site early intervention teams.

• Consult with school staff on how to develop optimal learning environments
• Consult with school-site student support service teams concerning appropriate learning strategies, interventions and accommodations to meet the unique learning styles of students
• Assist in development of behavior management and classroom management interventions and plans
• Consult with parents/teachers regarding the development of learning and behavior interventions for students including alignment of home support with school-based goals
• Provide professional development for staff and parents at school sites on educational disabilities, appropriate referrals, behavioral interventions and instructional accommodations and modifications