Teacher Eligibility Pool: STIP Substitute, Full-Time (2026-27)

What we offer teachers:

Oakland Unified has received substantial funding to support Grow Our Own pathway programs including Classified-to-Teacher, our Oakland Teacher Residency and the Salesforce Recruitment & Retention Initiative for Middle Schools programs. We are invested in creating and maintaining affinity spaces for educators that support retention and socio-emotional support. We provide extensive professional development and training for experienced and new teachers, including National Board Certification support in partnership with UC Berkeley, innovative curricula, ongoing mentoring and advancement opportunities. In addition to professional development and training:

• We accept up to twelve years of full time teaching experience in other school settings on the salary schedule (please see our salary schedule here: OUSD Salary Schedules Ranges - Oakland Unified School District) 
• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits, including Flexible Spending Accounts, plus life insurance and long-term disability coverage for teacher and dependents at no cost to full time teachers - Benefits Office - Oakland Unified School District
• Retirement benefits through the CALSTRS Retirement System
• BCLAD Stipend - $3,000 with a valid BCLAD or Bilingual authorization.

In partnership with Rooted, Oakland Unified Educators have access to more affordable housing.

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.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• This position requires at minimum a 30 day Substitute Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)
• Candidates can qualify to apply for this Permit if they have a Bachelor's degree
• All Candidates need to have a Certificate of Clearance on the CTC before being authorized to work. This link will lead to the information candidates need to fulfill this requirement.

Important Information Regarding the Basic Skills Requirement:

• On June 29, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a budget trailer bill, SB 153 (Chap. 38, Statutes of 2024), that allows candidates to use their bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education (IHE) as demonstration of the basic skills requirement, effective immediately. PSA 24-07: outlines the Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education (IHE) as demonstration of the Basic Skills Requirement.
• If your circumstances indicate you need this exam, you may already meet CBEST/Basic Skills through your SAT, ACT, coursework or another qualifying exam. Please check here for Basic Skills Requirement information and here for information about the CBEST exam.
• Be prepared to work every instructional day as assigned on a day-to-day or long-term basis
• Sign a temporary contract designed specifically for this purpose
• Participate in district and/or school site in-services as assigned
• Two current professional references, including from a Supervisor

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for Oakland Unified School District is Philip Downs.