Teacher (Alternative Education) - Quest Academy (For the 2026-2027 school year) at Alameda County Office Of Education
About the Employer
The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) leads with a student-centered vision, innovating in the classroom and building safe and supportive community schools. We collaborate and partner with local, county, and state agencies to address challenges students face. We are looking for individuals who can enact our vision: equipping the most vulnerable students and those who serve them with the tools to thrive. Join our team as we reimagine services to more holistically support students and erase the predetermination of failure for children, especially Alameda County’s most marginalized youth.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Alameda County Office of Education serves some of the most vulnerable student populations in Alameda County, including students who have faced significant barriers to success in traditional school settings. Our division serves diverse student populations referred by local school districts, probation, and social services. Students who enroll at Quest Academy often arrive with disrupted educational experiences, historical trauma, and a deep mistrust of school systems. Many have experienced exclusionary discipline, school instability, or other events that have disconnected them from their peers, routines, and support networks. Students may also be navigating challenges such as poverty, community violence, family instability, or patterns of disengagement from school. Because of these realities, many students enter Quest Academy academically behind and emotionally guarded. Before meaningful academic progress can occur, students must first experience safety, belonging, and trust within the school environment. For this reason, Quest Academy prioritizes relationship-building, community, and student engagement as the foundation for re-engaging students in learning. Quest Academy offers students in Alameda County a dynamic alternative to traditional instruction through a standards-based daily and independent study program. This model supports personalized learning and flexibility through a collaborative agreement between the school community, administration, teachers, students, and families. Educators will use a blended approach that includes independent study and cross-classroom instruction to meet the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of students. We value innovation, teacher voice, and collaboration, and staff actively contribute to school-wide initiatives that support student success. Our commitment to restorative practices, MTSS, and PBIS helps create a positive and inclusive environment where relationships and community are central to learning.
Requirements / Qualifications
Valid clear California Teaching Credential (required) Will teach ELA/SS/Math/Science/CTE CPR and First Aid certificate (required) Reliable transportation (required)
Required Documents: Letter of Introduction (Please address your specific competencies for the position) Resume with detailed employment background and education. One reference must be from a past or present supervisor. Credential Copy (Valid CLEAR California K-12 Teaching Credential.) FIRST SCREENING: April 14, 2026
Requirements / Qualifications
Valid clear California Teaching Credential (required) Will teach ELA/SS/Math/Science/CTE CPR and First Aid certificate (required) Reliable transportation (required)
Required Documents: Letter of Introduction (Please address your specific competencies for the position) Resume with detailed employment background and education. One reference must be from a past or present supervisor. Credential Copy (Valid CLEAR California K-12 Teaching Credential.) FIRST SCREENING: April 14, 2026
Comments and Other Information
• ACOE prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigrant status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
To be considered for this position, applicants MUST attach only the required documents and complete the EDJOIN application.
Comments and Other Information
• ACOE prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigrant status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
To be considered for this position, applicants MUST attach only the required documents and complete the EDJOIN application.
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
3/24/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
3
Salary
Pay Range
$82,451.31 - $157,038.42 Annually
$82,451.31 - $157,038.42 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
26-27 School Year $82,451.31 - $157,038.42 Placement on the Teacher's Salary Schedule per Credential Teaching Experience. Credit for a maximum of 12 years teaching experience accepted. Benefits for medical if selected $600.00 per month.
Length of Work Year
188 days - 1.0 FTE
Employment Type
Full Time