Teacher Eligibility Pool: Special Education, Mild/Moderate, Elementary/Middle/High (2026-27)

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

Job summary

Oakland Unified School District is seeking passionate educators to join a pool for Special Education, Mild/Moderate, across elementary, middle, and high schools for the 2026-27 year. This posting represents a district-wide eligibility pool, not a single vacancy, and candidates may be considered for multiple sites.

Please apply to be screened for anticipated openings. OUSD emphasizes equity, restorative practices, ongoing professional development, and strong community partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; eligible for employment in the US; California teaching credential desired or willingness to earn.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver equitable, standards-based instruction for all students.
• Foster a joyful, safe, liberating classroom grounded in restorative justice.
• Use multiple measures to assess progress and tailor instruction.
• Engage with families and the wider community to support student success.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Teacher Eligibility Pool: Special Education, Mild/Moderate, Elementary/Middle/High (2026-27)

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

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Job Details

Job ID: 5459916

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Dec 05, 2025 8:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This posting is for candidates who would like to be considered for any and all Special Education, Mild/Moderate Teacher 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 for any site-specific positions you may be interested in.

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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 - 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.

Any questions email [e-mail] 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.

Alondra Rios, Title IX Coordinator & Investigator, Office of the Ombudsperson/Title IX, Marcus A Foster Leadership Center., 1011 Union Street, Site 906, Oakland, CA 94607, Office [phone], Direct [phone] , FAX [phone] via email at [e-mail].

Gabriel Valenzuela, Ombudsperson/Title IX Coordinator/CCR Title 5 Coordinator/Equity Officer, and Title II – Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator, Office of the Ombudsperson/Title IX, Marcus A Foster Leadership Center, 1011 Union Street, Site 906, Oakland, CA 94607, Office [phone], Direct [phone], FAX [phone] via email at [e-mail].

Justin Anderson, Director, Health Services & Section 504 Coordinator, Special Education

Department (Santa Fe Campus, 915 54th Street, Oakland, CA 94608). Office [phone], FAX: [phone] or via email at [e-mail] or at [e-mail].

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $62,695.25 to $109,878.22 Per Year

Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Classroom Teacher > High School / Secondary

Classroom Teacher > Preschool

Special Education > General Special Education

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required