Social Worker - Newcomer Programs- 0.5 FTE; Eligibility Pool (2026-27)
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Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
Qualifications
- Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree.
- Must be eligible for employment in the US.
- Must pass a criminal background check.
Responsibilities
- Assist in various aspects of social work within Newcomer Programs.
- Provide expected services to students, families, and communities.
Skills
Education
Job description
Social Worker - Newcomer Programs- 0.5 FTE; Eligibility Pool (2026-27). Oakland Unified School District. Location varies - Oakland, California. Open in Google Maps.
This job is also posted in Oakland Unified School District.
Job ID: 5462692
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Dec 08, 2025 8:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Pool Language: This posting is for candidates who would like to be considered for any and all Social Worker openings at OUSD. This is not an advertisement of a current vacancy at OUSD, but rather an opportunity to submit applications to be screened for anticipated vacancies. Please also apply to any site specific positions you may be interested in.
OUSD is Hiring Certificated Educators for 2026-27 Now
Learn more about our district at our next hiring event!
We are looking for passionate and dedicated educators to join us in creating joyful, healing and liberatory spaces of learning for Oakland students, families, and communities.
Oakland educators are passionate, equity-focused, and resilient. Oakland Unified is an incredible place to build and develop your career in service of our core values: students first, joy, equity, excellence, integrity, and cultural responsiveness.
Our Mission and Vision
The Oakland Unified School District’s mission is to build a Full Service Community District focused on high academic achievement while serving the whole child, eliminating inequity, and providing each child with excellent teachers, every day.
Our vision is that all OUSD students will find joy in their academic experience while graduating with the skills to ensure they are caring, competent, fully-informed, critical thinkers who are prepared for college, career, and community success.
What we offer teachers:
Oakland Unified has received substantial funding to support Grow Our Own pathway programs including Classified-to-Teacher, our Oakland Teacher Residency and the Salesforce Recruitment & Retention Initiative for Middle Schools programs. We are invested in creating and maintaining affinity spaces for educators that support retention and socio-emotional support. We provide extensive professional development and training for experienced and new teachers, including National Board Certification support in partnership with UC Berkeley, innovative curricula, ongoing mentoring and advancement opportunities. In addition to professional development and training:
- We accept up to twelve years of full time teaching experience in other school settings on the salary schedule (please see our salary schedule here: OUSD Salary Schedules Ranges - Oakland Unified School District)
- Full medical, dental, and vision benefits, including Flexible Spending Accounts, plus life insurance and long-term disability coverage for teacher and dependents at no cost to full time teachers
- Retirement benefits through the CALSTRS Retirement System
- BCLAD Stipend - $3,000 with a valid BCLAD or Bilingual authorization.
- In partnership with Rooted, Oakland Unified Educators have access to more affordable housing.
Qualifications:
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree, must be eligible for employment in the US and pass a criminal background check. Candidates must possess, or be willing to earn, a California teaching credential. Candidates must have two current professional references on file, including one from a previous supervisor.
Any questions email recruitment@ousd.org or fill out this Interest Survey.
NON-DISCRIMATION POLICY
The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.
Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $31,347.80 to $54,939.10 Prorata per BU salary schedule
Job Categories:
Student Services > Social Worker
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