Teacher: Manhood Development Facilitator-Skyline High School (2026-2027)

Oakland-Unified-School-District; Oakland (CA); Vor Ort; USD 63.000 - 110.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Oakland Unified School District seeks a Manhood Development Facilitator to lead the Manhood Development coursework at Skyline High School for the 2026-2027 year. The role focuses on supporting African American male students’ intellectual, emotional, and social growth within the district’s VRP framework, aligning with equity goals and school-wide initiatives.

The position is part-time (one to two periods per day, five days per week, 186 days) and requires a California teaching credential or

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required for eligibility.
• Three years mentoring/advocacy experience with African American male teens preferred.
• Experience teaching strategies addressing institutional racism toward African American male youth preferred.
• Ability to model anger management and constructive communication with African American male students.

Aufgaben

• Build trust with students and families, linking academics to life experiences.
• Facilitate outcomes including lifelong learning and stronger school Connectedness.
• Identify resources to meet diverse student needs and maintain records.
• Communicate regularly with students, parents, and colleagues; collaborate with peers.
• Model professional standards and uphold district equity policies.
• Mentor students in subsequent years and support program goals.

Kenntnisse

Mentoring

Advocacy

Anger management

Cultural competence

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

California Teaching Credential or willingness to work toward credential

Jobbeschreibung

Teacher: Manhood Development Facilitator-Skyline High School (2026-2027)

Oakland Unified School District OFFICE OF EQUITY - Oakland, California Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5911663
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 01, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Ref: PCN3056

TITLE:

Facilitator, Manhood Development Program

REPORTS TO:

African American Male Achievement High School Administrator & Site Principal

DEPARTMENT:

As Assigned

CLASSIFICATION:

Certificated

FLSA:

Exempt

WORK YEAR/HOURS

Per OEA Contract

ISSUED:

Created: June 2013

SALARY GRADE:

Per OEA Contract

The Manhood Development Facilitator is responsible for planning and delivering the Manhood Development coursework and providing an educational atmosphere where African American students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth. The successful candidate is responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program that will result in students achieving academic success in accordance with the African American Male Achievement department’s goals and Oakland Unified School District policies. Through the Manhood Development courses, the facilitator will support the implementation of the District’s Voluntary Resolution Plan (VRP) entered into with the Office of Civil Rights to eliminate the practices that have led to patterns of inequity in student discipline and assignment to Special Education for African American students.

The position is part-time, generally one to two class periods per day five days per week for the school year (186 days) at a high school or middle school.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to reflect the principal job elements accurately.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Building trust with students and fostering relationships and connections with students and families from which the facilitator can connect academics to students’ life experiences and cultural background and recognize and interrupt student behaviors that may hinder success.
• Effectively facilitate each student’s achievement of the program’s seven outcomes: (1) become a lifelong learner, (2) increase the awareness of the benefits and challenges of being an African American male, (3) successfully navigate school, (4) improve writing skills, (5) improve organizational skills, (6) increase emotional intelligence (EQ), and (7) increase connectedness to school.
• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis.
• Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
• Model professional and ethical standards and maintain cooperative working relations with students, parents, peers, and community.
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, and coordinating responsibilities.
• Continue mentoring of students in subsequent years that is intended to supplement school counseling services, not supplant.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
• All work responsibilities are subject to an annual evaluation process.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of experience in mentoring, advocacy, community service and/or social work with African American male teenagers relating to race or gender inequities within disenfranchised groups, or related field work. (strongly preferred)
• Experience in teaching strategies to recognize and understand institutionalized racism specifically as directed toward African American male youth. (strongly preferred)
• Experience in modeling and teaching anger management and productive communication strategies to African American male youth.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California Teaching Credential or willingness to work toward a valid credential (work experience may allow a candidate to qualify for a California Career Technical Credential)

Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Demonstrated competence in managing and responding to situations of race-based conflict and aggression
• Demonstrated ability to establish relationships of trust and respect with African American male youth
• Culturally competent matters related to African American males entering and continuing through higher education programs
• Numerous, proven, successful instructional practices that support African American male achievement
• Applicable federal, state, and District codes, regulations, policies and procedures governing work scope
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Computer software, hardware, and related technology

ABILITY TO:

• Perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for subject matter, in accordance with each student's ability
• Work independently with little direct supervision and as part of a team
• Accept responsibility and is self-motivated
• Instruct and assess a diverse student population with a variety of learning modalities and instructional levels
• Participate in approved professional development
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance
• Clearly articulate and implement a vision and a set of core values and beliefs that include a high level of success for all African American males
• Commit to supporting and helping to implement the District’s voluntary resolution plan to eliminate the practices that have led to patterns of inequity for African American students

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment and diverse school site environments; fast-paced work; constant interruptions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Consistent mental alertness; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects up to 30 pounds, occasionally 30+ pounds; bending and twisting at the waist, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; dexterity of both hands and fingers while performing duties; seeing to read, write and use the computer; hearing and speaking to exchange information, in person or on the telephone, and make presentations.

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, Cole Campus, 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, Cole Campus, 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

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.