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

Oakland Unified School District•Oakland, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a 10-month Classroom Teacher on Special Assignment at Lockwood STEAM Elementary. The compensation is based on the 10-month teacher schedule and includes an additional stipend. The Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) is seeking passionate and dedicated educators to create joyful, healing, and liberatory learning spaces for 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. 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 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 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 through self-reflection and feedback.

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
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or commitment to weekly testing (upon request)

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.
Engage in self-reflection, listening, and incorporating feedback to develop as an anti-racist educator.
Pay close attention to educational systems and policies, and work to eliminate racism.
Participate in Professional Learning Communities within and across schools in the District.

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.