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Serve Your Community at SCUSD

Come & Grow With Us!

Sacramento City Unified School District staff and students comprise a culturally diverse community with a strong commitment to social justice. We place access, student achievement, and accountability at the forefront of every student’s education. Simply put, WE NEED YOU to continue our efforts. Come advance your skills, impact, and job satisfaction with us! 

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Discover the SCUSD Way

Zoom In on Our Vision

As we work toward our mission to ensure all students graduate as globally competitive life-long learners, prepared to succeed in their chosen careers and higher education paths, SCUSD remains committed to key principles that guide our vision.


SCUSD is:

Student-Focused: We prioritize the academic, social, and emotional well-being of every student.

Community-Driven: We actively engage parents, families, and community partners in the educational journey.

Unified: We embrace collaboration across all levels to achieve collective success.

Supportive: We create a nurturing environment where every student and staff member feels valued and respected.

Diversity-Celebrating: We honor and reflect the rich cultural backgrounds of our students and staff to build an inclusive community.


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Discover the SCUSD Way

Zoom In on Our Vision

As we work toward our mission to ensure all students graduate as globally competitive life-long learners, prepared to succeed in their chosen careers and higher education paths, SCUSD remains committed to key principles that guide our vision.


SCUSD is:

Student-Focused: We prioritize the academic, social, and emotional well-being of every student.

Community-Driven: We actively engage parents, families, and community partners in the educational journey.

Unified: We embrace collaboration across all levels to achieve collective success.

Supportive: We create a nurturing environment where every student and staff member feels valued and respected.

Diversity-Celebrating: We honor and reflect the rich cultural backgrounds of our students and staff to build an inclusive community.


A Better Way to Educate!

Finding and retaining dedicated people is essential to the success of our students.

Whether you are a new or experienced educator or another member of our admin, specialist, aide, and support/service team, SCUSD supports the joy of making a difference in young lives! 

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Admin Support

  • Instructional coaching (well-trained & consistent)
  • Free induction, mentoring, and coaching for new educators
  • Frequent admin feedback
  • Principals are instructional leaders



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Working Conditions

  • Educators: early finish on Thursdays for collaboration
  • Clean & comfortable physical environment
  • Self-contained special education classrooms have two aides for every educator
  • Newer technologies
  • Well-run schools
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School Climate

  • Mental fitness & health support for staff
  • Fostering an anti-racist, safe, & welcoming environment for all students & staff
  • High-impact staff collaboration
  • Balanced contribution to goals
  • All staff voices are heard
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Student Discipline

  • Systematic positive behavior systems in place
  • Restorative practices
  • Family involvement & open communication
  • Administration provides support for classroom discipline issues
  • Array of classroom strategies to manage challenging behaviors
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Student Achievement

  • Clear goals for academic growth
  • Clearly defined curriculum & instructional approaches
  • Staff collaboration around instruction
  • Frequent measurement of student mastery
  • Specific student engagement strategies
  • Family engagement strategies

SCUSD Grows Our Own 

Whether you are a new or experienced educator, aide, or admin, we have training and growth programs to support your continued development - including helping classified employees get their teaching degrees and credentials. From the classrooms to the sports fields, you can make a difference. Our earnest desire is to help you navigate your career goals and keep you growing inside SCUSD.

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A Legacy of Excellence, A Future of Opportunity

Here, in the heart of Sacramento, Sac City Unified has been innovating urban public education since 1854. Today, SCUSD is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the Golden State. Work with the most forward-thinking leaders and educators who have a vision for a more equitable future.