Teacher: Special Education, Moderate/Extensive SDC - Elmhurst United Middle School (2026-27)

Oakland Unified School District • Oakland, CA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Oakland Unified School District is seeking passionate and dedicated educators to join their team. This role is for a Special Education Teacher, Moderate/Extensive SDC at Elmhurst United Middle School for the 2026-27 school year. The district aims to create joyful, healing, and liberatory spaces of learning for students, families, and communities. Oakland educators are described as passionate, equity-focused, and resilient. Oakland Unified is committed to supporting educators' careers through its core values: students first, joy, equity, excellence, integrity, and cultural responsiveness. The district's mission is to be a Full Service Community District focused on high academic achievement, serving the whole child, eliminating inequity, and providing excellent teachers daily. Their vision is for all students to find joy in their academic experience and graduate prepared for college, career, and community success.

Requirements

• Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree.
• Must be eligible for employment in the US.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must possess, or be willing to earn, a California teaching credential.
• Must have two current professional references on file, including one from a previous supervisor.
• 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 Education students in a Self-Contained Program, Moderate/Extensive Special Day Class.

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