Teacher: Special Education, Mild/Moderate RSP (Inclusion Program) - Coliseum College Prep Acade[...]

Oakland-Unified-School-District; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life insurance

Long-term disability

CALSTRS Retirement System

Housing access via TRiO Plus

Job summary

Oakland Unified School District–Coliseum College Prep Academy (Middle-High, grades 6-12) in Oakland, CA, seeks a Special Education teacher for Mild/Moderate (RSP) in an Inclusion Program for the 2026-27 school year. Starting date is immediate with a competitive salary and full benefits.

The district prioritizes equity, joy, and student-centered learning across a supportive, healing educational environment. Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree, US work eligibility, and California

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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

California teaching credential

Job description

Teacher: Special Education, Mild/Moderate RSP (Inclusion Program) - Coliseum College Prep Academy Middle-High School (2026-27)

Oakland Unified School District Coliseum College Prep Academy (Middle-High, grades 6-12) - Oakland, California

Job Details

Job ID: 5900492

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 24, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Ref: PCN4096

Resource Specialist/ Inclusion Program

Learn more about our district at our next hiringevent !

We are looking forpassionate and dedicated educators , classified staff, and leaders 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. Our Strategic Plan can be readhere .

What we offer teachers:

Oakland Unified has received substantial funding to support Grow Our Own pathway programs including Classified-to-Teacher, Maestr@s, 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 andnew teachers , 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 dependentsat no cost to full time teachers-Benefits Office - Oakland Unified School District
• Retirement benefits through the CALSTRS Retirement System
• BCLAD Stipend
• In partnership withTRiO Plus, 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. Candidates need to disclose every California school district, County Office of Education, charter school or state special school that they have worked for to satisfyAB2534 requirements.

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

Job Categories: Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Amy Carozza , Principal
• Coliseum College Prep Academy (Middle-High, grades 6-12)
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]