Teacher Eligibility Pool: Single Subject Music (2026-27)

Location Varies; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability coverage

CALSTRS retirement

Housing assistance

Job summary

Oakland Unified School District invites applications for the Teacher Eligibility Pool: Single Subject Music for 2026-27. Immediate start, open to Oakland students and families, with a mission to provide joyful, healing learning spaces.

The district offers full health benefits, CALSTRS retirement, and a BCLAD stipend for qualified candidates. Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree, be eligible to work in the US, and obtain a California credential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and US eligibility.
• California teaching credential preferred or willing to earn.
• Two professional references, including one from a previous supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver standards-based instruction for diverse students.
• Create equitable, joyful, and restorative classroom environments.
• Use multiple measures to monitor progress and adjust instruction.
• Engage with families and Oakland community to support student success.

Skills

Equitable Instruction

Restorative Justice

Data-driven Instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Teacher Eligibility Pool: Single Subject Music (2026-27)

Oakland Unified School District Location Varies - Oakland, California Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5459481
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Dec 04, 2025 8:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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:

• 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 - Benefits Office - Oakland Unified School District
• 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.

A successful applicant will be able to:

• Design & Deliver Equitable Instruction: Plan and implement rigorous, standards-based, and culturally relevant curriculum that ensures academic excellence for all students, including English Language Learners, students with disabilities, and historically underserved populations.
• Foster a Joyful Classroom: Create a safe, welcoming, and liberating classroom environment that is grounded in principles of Restorative Justice, allowing students to thrive emotionally and socially.
• Utilize Data for Growth: Regularly assess student progress using multiple measures (formal and informal) and use performance data to drive instructional modifications and personalize learning.
• Engage with Community: Build strong, positive, and collaborative relationships with students, families, and the wider Oakland community to support student success.

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.

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.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $62,695.25 to $109,878.22 Per Year
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