Teacher: Special Education, K-2 Mild/Moderate SCP - Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) (2026-27)

Oakland Unified School District • Oakland, CA

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About The Position

Oakland Unified School District is hiring a K–2 Mild/Moderate Special Education teacher for a Self-Contained Program, specifically a Special Day Class. Prior experience working with young people with Autism is needed. The district seeks passionate, dedicated educators who will help create joyful, healing, and liberatory learning spaces for Oakland students, families, and communities. Its mission is to provide a full-service community district focused on high academic achievement and serving the whole child, eliminating inequity, and providing every child with excellent teachers. Its vision is for students to experience joy in learning and graduate prepared for college, career, and community success.

Oakland Unified offers professional development and training, innovative curricula, ongoing mentoring, and advancement opportunities. The district accepts up to twelve years of full-time teaching experience in other school settings on its salary schedule. It also offers full medical, dental, and vision benefits, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability coverage for full-time teachers and their dependents at no cost, retirement benefits through CALSTRS, a BCLAD stipend, and access to more affordable housing through a partnership with TRiO Plus.

Requirements

• Prior experience working with young people with Autism.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Must be eligible for employment in the United States.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must possess or be willing to earn a California teaching credential.
• Two current professional references must be 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

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage for teachers and their dependents at no cost to full-time teachers.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time