Teacher: Special Education, Mild/Moderate SDC - Location Varies (2026-27)

Young World Physical Education; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 62,695 - 109,878; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement benefits through CALSTRS

Extensive professional development programs

Access to affordable housing

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is looking for a dedicated Teacher for Special Education to support students with extensive needs in Oakland, California. This full-time position emphasizes equity, joy, and community engagement in learning.

The ideal candidate will have experience with co-teaching and case management, along with a Bachelor's degree and a California credential. We offer comprehensive benefits, professional development, and a supportive environment for educators.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree and eligibility for employment in the U.S.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must have two current professional references.

Responsibilities

• Support students with moderate-extensive support needs in general education settings.
• Create joyful, healing, and liberatory spaces for students.
• Participate in extensive professional development and training.

Skills

Co-teaching

Case management

Experience with disabled students

Passion for teaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree

California teaching credential

Job description

Teacher: Special Education, Mild/Moderate SDC - Location Varies (2026-27)

Oakland Unified School District PEC Special Ed Local Plan Area (SELPA) - Oakland, California

Job Description

Ref: PCN2679

This position will support students with moderate-extensive support needs who are placed in a general education setting. We are seeking candidates who have direct prior experience with co‑teaching and/or case management of disabled students who participate in General Education.

We are looking for passionate 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.

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, Maestr@s, and the Salesforce Recruitment & Retention Initiative for Middle Schools programs.

We provide extensive professional development and training for experienced and new teachers, innovative curricula, ongoing mentoring and advancement opportunities.

• We accept up to twelve years of full time teaching experience in other school settings on the salary schedule.
• Full medical, dental and vision benefits, including FSA, plus life insurance and long‑term disability coverage for teachers and dependents at no cost to full‑time teachers.
• Retirement benefits through the CALSTRS Retirement System.
• BCLAD Stipend.
• In partnership with TRiO Plus, educators have access to more affordable housing.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree, be eligible for employment in the U.S. 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 must disclose every California school district, County Office of Education, charter school or state special school that they have worked for to satisfy AB2534 requirements.

Job Details

• Job ID: 5756976
• Position type: Full‑Time
• Salary: $62,695.20 to $109,878 per year
• Application deadline: Posted until filled
• Starting date: To be determined

Non‑Discrimination Policy

The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or 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.

Contact Information

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