Routes to Teaching

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Routes To Teaching

SFUSD offers a variety of programs to help you get on the path to social justice as a certificated educator! Please click on the cards below to learn more!

Become a Teacher In SFUSD

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Pathway to Teaching

Earn a credential while teaching in a San Francisco classroom & earning a full-time salary and benefits. The next deadline is November 27th!
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Paraeducator to Teacher Program

The Paraeducator to Teacher Program (PTTP) is a teacher pipeline program for SFUSD employees.
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San Francisco Urban Teaching Residency with Stanford

While enrolled at Stanford, SFUTR residents participate in a yearlong classroom apprenticeship with an SFUTR trained Cooperating Teacher. Residents participate with a cohort of students that includes a weekly course taught by SFUTR and SFUSD.

Need help determining which pipeline program is best for you?

Here is a SFUSD pipeline program matrix that provides more specific information on each program. In the guide you can learn about admission requirements, program costs, and much more!

This page was last updated on October 17, 2022