Teacher on Special Assignment (10 Months, 0.5 FTE), Bilingual Spanish - Esperanza Elementary (2026-27)

Oakland Unified School District•Oakland, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Classroom Teacher on Special Assignment for 10 months, with a 0.5 FTE, and carries an additional stipend. The Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) is seeking passionate and dedicated educators to join their team in creating joyful, healing, and liberatory spaces of learning for Oakland students, families, and communities. OUSD educators are described as passionate, equity-focused, and resilient. The district's mission is to build a Full Service Community District focused on high academic achievement, serving the whole child, eliminating inequity, and providing excellent teachers. Their vision is for all students to find joy in their academic experience and graduate with the skills for college, career, and community success. The district's strategic plan focuses on ensuring strong third-grade readers, supporting powerful graduates, creating inspiring schools, and growing a diverse and stable staff. The district values educators who believe in building relationships with students and families, maintaining high expectations with an asset-based lens, creating equitable conditions, collaborating with others, and developing as an anti-racist educator through self-reflection and feedback.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree.
Must be eligible for employment in the US.
Must pass a criminal background check.
Candidates must possess a Preliminary or Clear California teaching credential authorizing instruction in core TK-12 curriculum.
Completed online application.
Resume and cover Letter.
Two current professional references, including from a Supervisor.
Upon request, must be able to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or commitment to weekly testing.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish

Responsibilities

Creating joyful, healing and liberatory spaces of learning for Oakland students, families, and communities.
Ensuring strong Third Grader Readers.
Developing essential skills to secure post secondary success for students.
Redesigning schools to be places of joy, inclusion and beauty.
Attracting and retaining staff reflective of Oakland’s rich diversity.

Benefits

Tuition and debt relief for selected middle school teachers, Special Education teachers, and for pathway programs, including Classified-to-Teacher, Maestr@s, and the After-School-to-Teacher programs.
Affinity spaces for educators that support retention and socio-emotional support.
Extensive professional development and training for teachers.
Innovative curricula.
Ongoing mentoring and advancement opportunities.
Opportunities to work together in Professional Learning Communities within and across schools in the District.
Competitive salaries determined by experience, education level, and credentials.
Acceptance of up to twelve years of full time teaching experience in other school settings on the salary schedule.
Full medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Life insurance.
Long-term disability coverage.
Retirement benefits through the CALSTRS Retirement System.