Teacher, Temporary : Early Childhood Special Education ESN

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

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

Starting Date: Oct 2, 2026

Duration: Temporary position from 10/02/2026 through 03/24/2027.

Oakland Unified School District is dedicated to high academic achievement, serving the whole child and eliminating inequity. Our mission is to provide excellent teachers every day, and our vision is that all students find joy in learning and graduate ready for college, career, and community success.

We seek educators who believe that:

• Building and maintaining caring relationships with students and families is a key foundation of teaching.
• Maintaining high expectations for all students is best accomplished through an asset‑based lens of what students can do.
• Your actions can directly lead to creating more equitable conditions in public schools.
• Your work is most effective through collaboration with colleagues, families, and students.
• Developing as an anti‑racist educator requires investing time in self‑reflection, listening, and incorporating feedback from students, families, educators, and leaders.
• Working for racial justice requires close attention to educational systems and policies, and eliminating racism is critical to the success of all students.

What we offer teachers:

• Competitive salaries determined by experience, education level, and credentials.
• Up to twelve years of full‑time teaching experience accepted on the salary schedule.
• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits, including Flexible Spending Accounts, plus life insurance and long‑term disability coverage.
• Retirement benefits through the CALSTRS Retirement System.
• Extensive professional development, training, innovative curricula, ongoing mentoring, and advancement opportunities.
• Opportunities to work together in Professional Learning Communities within and across schools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Eligibility for employment in the U.S. and a clean criminal background check.
• Must possess, or be willing to earn, a California teaching credential authorizing instruction in 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, upon request.

If you have questions or would like more information, please email recruitment.

Non‑Discrimination Policy

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.