Teacher: Special Education, Preschool Moderate/Extensive SDC - Burbank Early Childhood Education (2026-27)

Oakland Unified School District • Oakland, CA

7d • 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 its core values: students first, joy, equity, excellence, integrity, and cultural responsiveness. The mission is to build a Full Service Community District focused on high academic achievement while 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 prepared for college, career, and community success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Eligible for employment in the US.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Possess, or be willing to earn, a California teaching credential.
• 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 that they have worked for to satisfy AB2534 requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Passionate and dedicated educator.
• Equity-focused.
• Resilient.

Responsibilities

• Teach in a Special Day Class for Preschool Moderate/Extensive Special Education.
• Create joyful, healing, and liberatory spaces of learning.
• Serve the whole child and eliminate inequity.
• Provide excellent teaching every day.

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.
• Extensive professional development and training.
• Innovative curricula.
• Ongoing mentoring and advancement opportunities.
• Acceptance of up to twelve years of full-time teaching experience in other school settings on the salary schedule.

What This Job Offers

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