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Application and Hiring Process

The following information will guide you through the process of applying to SFUSD, how to express interest in specific openings, and what happens once a job offer has been made.

Applying to SFUSD

  1. Please review our certificated teaching eligibility requirements before completing our online application in SearchSoft.
  2. Apply now with our online application.
  3. Click on "Create New Account" to start an application.
  4. You will be prompted to electronically attach the following required documents to your application:
  5. You will also be prompted to:
    • Include contact information for 3 references
    • Respond to 3 short answer questions
    • Provide credential information
    • Provide employment and education history
  6. Once your application is submitted, we will review your qualifications. After your application has been reviewed, you will be notified of your status via email. If you pass the initial screening, you will be eligible for hire within SFUSD.

After Application Completion

Once you receive notice from SFUSD that you have passed the initial screening, you can view and apply for specific open positions:

  1. To view and apply for specific positions, log into SearchSoft using the same username and password that you used for your application.
  2. Go to the "Jobs" tab.
  3. Search available positions and click "View/Apply."

Keep in Mind

You can apply for multiple positions as long as you meet the requirements.

SFUSD-eligible applicantions can be viewed by principals and HR staff. You should log back in to your application periodically to apply for new positions as they are posted. You should also update your application with any changes to your contact information, previous experience, or credentials.

The Hiring Process

  • After applying, a school site administrator or a Human Resources staff member will contact you directly if you are selected for an interview.
  • Please keep in mind that most school sites receive a large number of applications.
  • After the interview process, principals will recommend their chosen candidate to Human Resources for hire.
  • Human Resources will  complete a full credential and background check to confirm candidate eligibility.

After You Are Hired

  • Upon HR review, a member of the recruitment team will contact you to schedule an appointment for fingerprinting and paperwork. You will also receive an email from HR with all of the documents you will need to complete prior to starting.  These forms are located below for your reference.
  • Employment is contingent upon fingerprint clearance, reference checks, credential compliance, and completion of all necessary hiring paperwork.
  • All potential employees will be required to complete the following:
    1. Fingerprinting/background check
    2. Verification of authorization to work in the United States
    3. Negative TB results (within 60 days or within four years if transferring directly from another district)
    4. Official undergraduate and graduate college/university transcripts (official transcripts are transcripts bearing an official signature and/or the embossed seal)  

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