Special Education Teacher

Teacher: Special Education, Moderate/Extensive SDC; K-2 - Allendale Elementary School (2026-27) Allendale Elementary - Oakland, California Job Details Job ID: 5526483 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Feb 05, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Ref: PCN 8054. Dear Candidate: On behalf of the Allendale Elementary School staff, we are excited that you are considering joining our special school community. As you apply, please read about our school's mission and vision, values, and interview process (Allendale Elementary School Mission, Values and Interview Process). We look forward to meeting you. Sincerely, Principal Ronald Towns Self-Contained Program: Special Day Class, Moderate/Extensive We are looking for passionate and dedicated educators, classified staff, and leaders to join us in creating joyful, healing and liberatory spaces of learning for Oakland students, families, and communities. Oakland educators are passionate, equity-focused, and resilient. Oakland Unified is an incredible place to build and develop your career in service of our core values: students first, joy, equity, excellence, integrity, and cultural responsiveness. Our Mission and Vision The Oakland Unified School District’s mission is to build a Full Service Community District focused on high academic achievement while serving the whole child, eliminating inequity, and providing each child with excellent teachers, every day. Our vision is that all OUSD students will find joy in their academic experience while graduating with the skills to ensure they are caring, competent, fully-informed, critical thinkers who are prepared for college, career, and community success. Our Strategic Plan can be read here. What we offer teachers Oakland Unified has received substantial funding to support Grow Our Own pathway programs including Classified-to-Teacher, View email address on click.appcast.io, and the Salesforce Recruitment & Retention Initiative for Middle Schools programs. We are invested in creating and maintaining affinity spaces for educators that support retention and socio-emotional support. We provide extensive professional development and training for experienced and new teachers, innovative curricula, ongoing mentoring and advancement opportunities. In addition to professional development and training: We accept up to twelve years of full time teaching experience in other school settings on the salary schedule (please see our salary schedule here: OUSD Salary Schedules Ranges - Oakland Unified School District) Full medical, dental, and vision benefits, including Flexible Spending Accounts, plus life insurance and long-term disability coverage for teacher and dependents at no cost to full time teachers. Retirement benefits through the CALSTRS Retirement System BCLAD Stipend In partnership with TRiO Plus, Oakland Unified Educators have access to more affordable housing. Qualifications Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree, must be eligible for employment in the US and 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. Any questions email View email address on click.appcast.io or fill out this Interest Survey. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation. Position Type Full-Time Salary $62,695.20 to $109,878 Per Year Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Ronald Towns, Principal Allendale Elementary Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr