Teacher: Special Education, Mild​/Moderate RSP - Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary

Teacher:
Special Education, Mild/Moderate RSP – Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary (2026-27)

Oakland Unified School District Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy – Oakland, California

Job : 5816762

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 06, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reference PCN
6234, Resource Specialist. 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. 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.

What we offer teachers:

• We accept up to twelve years of full‑time teaching experience in other school settings on the salary schedule (see our salary schedule).
• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits, including Flexible Spending Accounts, plus life insurance and long‑term disability coverage for teachers 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:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Eligible for employment in the U.S. and will 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 worked for to satisfy AB2534 requirements.

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.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $62,695.20 to $109,878 per year

Job Categories: Special Education >
Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

E.O.I. Statement:
The Oakland Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability.