Speech Language Pathologist: Eligibility Pool (2026-27)

Location Varies

Oakland (CA)

On-site

USD 82,395 - 118,230

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement benefits through CALSTRS

BCLAD Stipend - $3,000

Job summary

A local school district in Oakland is seeking a passionate Speech Language Pathologist to join their team for the 2026-27 school year. This role is centered on supporting students' speech and language needs while contributing to a positive and inclusive educational environment. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and be eligible for a California teaching credential. The position offers full medical benefits, extensive professional development opportunities, and a supportive community focused on equity and student success.

Qualifications

Candidates 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.

Responsibilities

Support students' speech and language needs while creating a positive learning environment.
Collaborate with staff to develop educational strategies tailored to students.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree

California teaching credential

Professional references

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist: Eligibility Pool (2026-27)

Location: Varies - Oakland, California.

Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Dec 09, 2025 8:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $82,395.40 to $118,230 Per Year

Job Categories: Special Education > Speech/Language Pathologist; Student Services > Speech/Language Pathologist

Job Description

Pool Language: This posting is for candidates who would like to be considered for any and all Speech Language Pathologist 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.

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-Discrimination 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.

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