Teacher: Special Education, Mild/Moderate RSP; 0.6 FTE - Bridges Academy Elementary (2026-27)

Oakland Unified School District • Oakland, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Oakland Unified School District is hiring a 0.6 FTE Resource Specialist teacher for Bridges Academy Elementary for the 2026–27 school year. The district seeks passionate, dedicated educators to create joyful, healing, and liberatory learning spaces for Oakland students, families, and communities. OUSD’s mission is to build a Full Service Community District focused on high academic achievement, serving the whole child, eliminating inequity, and providing every child with excellent teachers. Its vision is for students to find joy in learning and graduate prepared for college, career, and community success.

OUSD offers professional development and training, innovative curricula, ongoing mentoring, and advancement opportunities. The district also describes Grow Our Own pathway programs, educator affinity spaces, and the opportunity to count up to twelve years of full-time teaching experience in other school settings on its salary schedule. Benefits and other compensation offerings are described in the posting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Must be eligible for employment in the United States and pass a criminal background check.
• Must possess, or be willing to earn, a California teaching credential.
• Two current professional references on file, including one from a previous supervisor.
• Must disclose every California school district, County Office of Education, charter school, or state special school where previously employed to satisfy AB2534 requirements.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level