Teacher: Special Education, Mild/Moderate RSP - Gateway to College (2026-27)

Oakland Unified School District • Oakland, CA

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About The Position

Oakland Unified School District is seeking a passionate and dedicated special education teacher to support Oakland students, families, and communities. The district describes its work as creating joyful, healing, and liberatory learning spaces, advancing high academic achievement, serving the whole child, eliminating inequity, and helping students graduate prepared for college, career, and community success.

The district offers professional development and training, innovative curricula, ongoing mentoring, and advancement opportunities for new and experienced teachers. It also supports educator retention through affinity spaces and socio-emotional support, and provides Grow Our Own pathway programs. Teachers may receive credit for up to twelve years of full-time teaching experience in other school settings on the salary schedule.

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree, be eligible to work in the United States, pass a criminal background check, and possess or be willing to earn a California teaching credential. Two current professional references must be 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 where they have worked to satisfy AB2534 requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Eligible for employment in the United States.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Possess, or be willing to earn, a California teaching credential.
• Have two current professional references on file, including one from a previous supervisor.
• Disclose every California school district, County Office of Education, charter school, or state special school where previously employed to satisfy AB2534 requirements.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits, including Flexible Spending Accounts, plus life insurance and long-term disability coverage for full-time teachers and their dependents at no cost.
• Retirement benefits through the CALSTRS Retirement System.
• BCLAD stipend.
• Access to more affordable housing through a partnership with TRiO Plus.
• Professional development and training, ongoing mentoring, and advancement opportunities.
• Educator affinity spaces that support retention and socio-emotional support.
• Up to twelve years of full-time teaching experience in other school settings accepted on the salary schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time