Teacher, Temporary : Early Childhood Special Education ESN

Teacher, Temporary Assignment:
Early Childhood Special Education, Extensive Support Needs (ESN) - Harriet Tubman CDC (2026-27)

Oakland Unified School District Harriet R. Tubman Early Childhood Education – Oakland, California

Starting Date: Oct 2, 2026

Temporary position from October 2, 2026 to March 24, 2027. This role involves teaching early childhood students with extensive support needs in a culturally responsive, equity‑focused environment.

We are seeking educators who:

• Build and maintain caring relationships with students and families.
• Maintain high expectations for all students through an asset‑based perspective.
• Use actions that create equitable conditions in public schools.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, families, and students.
• Invest time in self‑reflection, listening, and incorporating feedback as part of anti‑racist professional growth.
• Focus on racial justice by addressing educational systems and policy barriers.

• Competitive salaries determined by experience and credentials.
• Up to twelve years of full‑time teaching experience accepted under the salary schedule (see salary schedule here: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).
• Full medical, dental, vision benefits, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and long‑term disability coverage.
• Retirement benefits through the CALSTRS Retirement System.
• Comprehensive professional development, mentoring, and opportunities for advancement.
• Access to Professional Learning Communities across the district.

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree, be eligible to work in the United States, pass a criminal background check, and possess or be willing to earn a California teaching credential authorizing instruction in the core curriculum.

Additional requirements:

• Completed online application.
• Resume and cover letter.
• Two current professional references, including one from a supervisor.
• Proof of COVID‑19 vaccination or commitment to weekly testing, if requested.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or 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.