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Teacher:
Special Education, Moderate/Extensive SDC - Highland Communtity School (2026-27) at Oakland Unified School District Print Application Deadline Continuous Date Posted 6/17/2026 Contact Oakland Unified School District Recruitment Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $62,695.25 - $109,878.22 Annually Add'l Salary Info $62,695.25 - $109,878.22 / Per Year and GREAT benefits! Length of Work Year 10 Months, 186 Days, 6.5 Hours Per Day Employment Type Full Time, Part Time Job Summary Job Summary OUSD is Hiring Certificated Educators for 2026-27 Now Visit https://tinyurl.com/OUSDRE2026 to register for the next recruitment event Work in an intentional and caring community 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. 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. Comments and other Information Learn more about leading for equity in Oakland schools here: https://www.ousd.org/careers OUSD is looking for dedicated teachers and classroom support staff who can help us create a Full Service Community District where Every Student Thrives! Please learn more about our events and information sessions here: www.ousd.org/careers View Job Description Requirements /
Qualifications 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 satisfy AB2534 requirements. Any questions email recruitment@ousd.org. Resume Requirements /
Qualifications 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 satisfy AB2534 requirements. Any questions email recruitment@ousd.org. Resume Comments and Other Information OUSD continuous nondiscrimination policy (12/18/25): 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 (510) 879-4281, Direct (510) 879-1051 , FAX (510) 879-3678 via email at alondra.rios@ousd.org. 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 (510) 879-4281, Direct (510) 879-3667, FAX (510) 879-3678 via email at gabriel.valenzuela@ousd.org. Justin Anderson, Director, Health Services & Section 504 Coordinator, Special Education Department (Santa Fe Campus, 915 54th Street, Oakland, CA 94608). Office (510) 879-5003,
FAX:
(510) 627-9468 or via email at justin.anderson@ousd.org or at 504@ousd.org. Comments and Other Information OUSD continuous nondiscrimination policy (12/18/25): 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 (510) 879-4281, Direct (510) 879-1051 , FAX (510) 879-3678 via email at alondra.rios@ousd.org. 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 (510) 879-4281, Direct (510) 879-3667, FAX (510) 879-3678 via email at gabriel.valenzuela@ousd.org. Justin Anderson, Director, Health Services & Section 504 Coordinator, Special Education Department (Santa Fe Campus, 915 54th Street, Oakland, CA 94608). Office (510) 879-5003,
FAX:
(510) 627-9468 or via email at justin.anderson@ousd.org or at 504@ousd.org. Links Related To This Job City of Oakland View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators
