Teacher: Special Education, Mild Moderate SDC - Melrose Leadership Academy (2026-27)

Oakland Unified School District • Oakland, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Oakland Unified School District is seeking passionate and dedicated educators to join their team in creating joyful, healing, and liberatory spaces of learning for students, families, and communities. Oakland educators are described as passionate, equity-focused, and resilient. The district is committed to high academic achievement, serving the whole child, eliminating inequity, and providing excellent teachers. The vision is for all students to find joy in their academic experience and graduate with the skills to be caring, competent, fully-informed, critical thinkers prepared for college, career, and community success. The district has received funding to support Grow Our Own pathway programs and is invested in creating and maintaining affinity spaces for educators to support retention and socio-emotional well-being. They offer extensive professional development, innovative curricula, ongoing mentoring, and advancement opportunities.

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, or be willing to earn, a California teaching credential.
• Candidates must have two current professional references on file, including one from a previous supervisor.
• Candidates need to disclose every California school district, County Office of Education, charter school or state special school that they have worked for to satisfy AB2534 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Teach Special Day Class for 6th - 8th Grades, Mild-Moderate students.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability coverage for teacher and dependents at no cost to full-time teachers.
• Retirement benefits through the CALSTRS Retirement System.
• BCLAD Stipend.
• Access to more affordable housing in partnership with TRiO Plus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees