Teacher on Special Assignment (10 Months) - Markham Elementary (2026-27)

Oakland Unified School District • Oakland, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a 10-month Classroom Teacher on Special Assignment, with compensation based on the 10-month teacher schedule and an additional stipend. The Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) is seeking passionate and dedicated educators to create joyful, healing, and liberatory spaces of learning. 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. The vision is for all OUSD students to find joy in their academic experience and graduate with the skills for college, career, and community success. The current strategic plan focuses on ensuring strong third-grade readers, supporting powerful graduates, creating inspiring schools, and growing a diverse and stable staff. The district seeks educators who believe in building caring relationships, maintaining high expectations with an asset-based lens, creating equitable conditions, collaborating with others, and developing as anti-racist educators.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Eligible for employment in the US
• Pass a criminal background check
• 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

Responsibilities

• Create joyful, healing, and liberatory spaces of learning for Oakland students, families, and communities.
• Build and maintain caring relationships with students and families.
• Maintain high expectations for all students through a persistent asset-based lens.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and students.
• Invest time in self-reflection, listening, and incorporating feedback from students, families, other educators, and school leaders.
• Pay close attention to educational systems and policies, and work to eliminate racism.

Benefits

• Tuition and debt relief for selected middle school teachers, Special Education teachers, and for pathway programs (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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level