Teacher on Special Assignment - Program Improvement - San Mateo Park Elementary

San Mateo-Foster City School District; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental for employee

10 days paid sick leave

Stipends for Masters $1000

Doctorate $1,500

ASAH Certification $2,500

BCLAD / immersion stipends etc.

Job summary

San Mateo-Foster City School District seeks a Teacher on Special Assignment (Program Improvement) at San Mateo Park Elementary. The position supports program improvement initiatives and offers personalized induction at no charge to teachers.

We accept up to 12 years of experience and provide a GREAT district atmosphere. The role requires a valid California Teaching Credential with CLAD or Bilingual Authorization.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid California Teaching Credential with CLAD or Bilingual Authorization.
• Submit 3 letters of recommendation, transcripts will be required upon hire.
• Resume and introduction letter are required as part of the application.

Responsibilities

• Work as a Teacher on Special Assignment (Program Improvement) at San Mateo Park Elementary.
• Support district program improvement initiatives and collaborate with staff to close achievement gaps.

Education

California Teaching Credential with CLAD or Bilingual Authorization

Job description

Teacher on Special Assignment - Program Improvement - San Mateo Park Elementary at San Mateo-Foster City School District

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted

10/22/2026

Contact

Sonya Chan

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range: $73,107 - $123,675 Annually

Add'l Salary Info: $1,500 stipend for MA & DR + Wonderful benefits! Medical/dental for employee; 10 days paid sick leave

Length of Work Year

186 days per year

Employment Type

Full Time

About The Employer

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, we humbly welcome you to the San Mateo-Foster City School District! We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging and aim to hire an exceptionally diverse workforce that reflects the students and families in our community. Our district educates approximately 10,500 students (representing 50 languages) in preschool through eighth grades in 22 outstanding schools. Our family of schools includes three middle schools (Grades 6–8), fifteen elementary schools (TK/K–5), three schools with all grades (K–8), and one Early Education Center. We also have preschools co-located at our six elementary sites. We have various theme based schools: Montessori, Immersion (Spanish and Mandarin), and STEM. ACHIEVEMENT GOAL: Create learning opportunities for ALL Pre-K through 8th students resulting in closing the achievement gap and culminating in personal and academic success in high school and beyond. EQUITY GOAL: Reduce inequitable outcomes for ALL students and staff by prioritizing equity, access, and inclusion. WELLNESS GOAL: Provide a safe, caring, nurturing, and culturally responsive environment for all students to meet the needs of the whole child. To view our Strategic plan, click here: https://www.smfcsd.net/our-district/strategic-plan

SAN MATEO-FOSTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: The San Mateo-Foster City School District does not allow discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived race, color, ancestry/national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification/ethnicity, age, religion, marital status/ pregnancy/ parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, medical information or association with a person(s) or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Job Summary

The San Mateo-Foster City School District is seeking a Teacher on Special Assignment (Program Improvement) at San Mateo Park Elementary School. See attached job description for details. We accept up to 12 years experience! Personalized induction at no charge to teachers! Work with a GREAT district!!

Requirements / Qualifications

Must have a valid California Teaching Credential with CLAD or Bilingual Authorization.

Any questions, please contact Sonya Chan at 650-312-7292.

• Please submit 3 letters of recommendation *Transcripts will be required upon hire
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

• Medical Benefits: 100% of the lowest cost HMO plan for employee-only coverage, no cash back.
• Commencing in the 2026-2027 plan year, the District's contribution toward two-party coverage shall increase to 33 1/3% annually until the District reaches a maximum contribution of 100% of the two-party lowest HMO plan premium in the 2028-2029 plan year.
• Stipends for Teachers Masters $1000 Doctorate $1,500 RSP/SDC $2,500 ASAH Certification $2,500 BCLAD $1,000 BCLAD (assigned to immersion school) $2,500 Montessori Certified (assigned to Montessori school) $2,500 Title I School $2,500

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