How do I express intent to resign/retire? (Recommitment Process)

The annual Recommitment process describes where a non-temporary teacher is given a choice to express their intent to recommit (continue with district) or resign or retire for the next academic year. To take advantage of this process, login to EMPowerSF.

1. Navigate to Employment Information by selecting “My Employee File”  and find the Recommitment Information section 
   
   
2. Click on the pencil icon
   
   
3. Select Resign or Retire
   • Provide the date for the resignation/retirement 
   • Provide the reason for resignation or retirement
     
     
4. Click Save
   
   
5. Click on proceed (data is saved). A link appears in the overview page if Retire/Resign is selected. Click on the link.
   
   
6. Please provide:
   • Termination Date (*)
   • Termination Reason: Select from dropdown the same reason as selected in recommitment
     
     
   • If the employee is a supervisor with direct reports, another field will be visible:
     • Transfer Event Reason: Please select “Change Reports to”  and click Save
       
       
7. The termination data will be sent to supervisor for approval
   
   
8. Notification will be sent to the HR Staffing team for approval, the employee, the Payroll Team, and DOT.

Note:  Once the information is sent to HR, the employee can not change the submission.  If changes are needed, contact HR.