
Teacher: Special Education, Moderate/Extensive SDC - Prescott Elementary (2024-25) at Oakland Unified School District
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Job Summary
This posting is for candidates who would like to be considered for any and all Special Education, Early Childhood Education openings at OUSD. This is not an advertisement of a current vacancy at OUSD but rather an opportunity to submit applications to be screened for anticipated vacancies. Please also apply to any site specific positions you may be interested in. OUSD is Hiring Certificated Educators for 2024-25 Now Work in an intentional and caring community 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. EdJoin Comments and Other Information: Learn more about leading for equity in Oakland schools here: https://www.ousd.org/careers OUSD is looking for dedicated teachers and classroom support staff who can help us create a Full Service Community District where Every Student Thrives! Please learn more about our events and information sessions here: www.ousd.org/careers NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or percei
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POSITION: Special Education Preschool Teacher (Autism)
SALARLY: Teachers’ Salary Schedule
WORK YEAR: 10 months position, 6.0 hours per day
Definition: Under supervision of Programs for Exceptional Children, provide direct instruction to students with non-severe special needs (ages 3-6) in all areas of development according to identified needs.
Duties: Provide direct instruction and learning opportunities in the areas of language acquisition, social skills, fine/gross motor skills and preschool concept development. Provide direct supervision and direction for classroom instructional assistant. Develop Individualized Educational Programs in a compliant manner with other service providers. Foster collaborative relationships with service providers and family members of students with special needs.
Examples of Duties:
1. Create daily lesson plans in accordance with IEP goals and objectives
2. Provide direct instruction in an age and developmentally appropriate manner in all areas of development.
3. Collect data and report progress on each student’s goals and objectives.
4. Develop and implement compliant IEPs for assigned students.
5. Work with Coordinator and Program Specialist to articulate transition for students from Pre-K to Kindergarten classrooms.
6. Create a daily schedule for instructional assistants and provide direction for their instructional activities with students.
7. Complete progress reports and provide regular communication with parents regarding student progress.
8. Collaborate with speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and other service providers regarding student needs and IEP goals.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. An earned Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education with an emphasis on early childhood development.
2. Credential
3. Able to lift students safely up to 30 pounds.
4. Physically fit to provide supervision to active young children in the classroom and playground settings.
Knowledge of:
1. Special Education regulations and procedures
2. Early Child Development, especially in the areas of language acquisition and preschool conceptual development.
Requirements For This Job:
-Possession of, or eligibility to receive, a non-emergency California teaching credential authorizing instruction in core curriculum
-CLAD/BCLAD highly desirable.
-Completed application
-Resume
-Cover Letter
-Proof of passing CBEST and CSET
-Three Letters of recommendation
-Official (sealed) transcripts of all college course work (undergraduate and graduate)
-TB test current within the past six months
Requirements / Qualifications
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 authorizing instruction in core curriculum. Additional requirements: Completed online application Resume and cover Letter Two current professional references, including from a Supervisor Upon request, must be able to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or commitment to weekly testing
You can also learn more about our teaching opportunities and hiring events here: https://www.ousd.org/careers If you have questions or would like more information, please email recruitment@ousd.org To hear about news and events to support you in becoming an OUSD educator, please fill out this form.
Requirements / Qualifications
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 authorizing instruction in core curriculum. Additional requirements: Completed online application Resume and cover Letter Two current professional references, including from a Supervisor Upon request, must be able to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or commitment to weekly testing
You can also learn more about our teaching opportunities and hiring events here: https://www.ousd.org/careers If you have questions or would like more information, please email recruitment@ousd.org To hear about news and events to support you in becoming an OUSD educator, please fill out this form.
Comments and Other Information
OUSD is looking for dedicated teachers and classroom support staff who can help us create a Full Service Community District where Every Student Thrives! Please learn more about our events and information sessions here: www.ousd.org/careers
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.
Comments and Other Information
OUSD is looking for dedicated teachers and classroom support staff who can help us create a Full Service Community District where Every Student Thrives! Please learn more about our events and information sessions here: www.ousd.org/careers
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.