Teacher: 4th/5th Grade Combo - Sequoia Elementary (2025-26) at Oakland Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
Oakland Unified School District is looking for creative, enthusiastic, resourceful, resilient and equity-minded Teacher-Librarians to join our team. This school's library has been cleaned and heavily weeded in the last three years. New and relevant books (from $15k- $50k) have been added. This school has beautiful new furniture and a supportive school environment, with good circulation statistics. These beautiful learning commons have lots of space for you to be creative and engage students and staff. We interview centrally with our library staff and then look for the best fit of school site. Librarian with emergency services credential and/or credentialed Teacher Librarian to collaborate with and support students and staff through library programming, reading promotion, effective and empowering use of social and other media, critical, information and digital literacy, development of school and district wide resources, development and growth of the Library Learning Commons. Knowledge of collection development Knowledge of AASL and other school library standards and ability to implement at a school site library with direction Experience with instruction on information and technology literacy skills, including the research process. Ability to recognize and respond to the multiple needs of the diverse learners in our district. Collaborate with teachers in information literacy, reading promotion programs and other student centered learning Research, teach, and model best practices used to address the needs of those students who struggle with reading and writing. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Create culturally responsive library that values and build from students’ funds of knowledge; support the District goal of model libraries Create library culture at the school site, educating students and staff Coordinate programs and activities with community organizations to provide equitable access to all students QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Teacher Libra
Requirements / 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.
What we offer teachers: Oakland Unified has received substantial funding to support pathway programs including tuition and debt relief for selected middle school teachers, Special Education teachers, and for pathway programs, including Classified-to-Teacher, Maestr@s, and the After-School-to-Teacher 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 teachers, innovative curricula, ongoing mentoring and advancement opportunities. Our teachers are also given abundant opportunities to work together in Professional Learning Communities within and across schools in the District. In addition to professional development and training, we offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes: Competitive salaries determined by experience, education level, and credentials 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: https://www.ousd.org/Page/16118) 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 Read more about benefits here: https://www.ousd.org/benefits
Requirements / 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.
What we offer teachers: Oakland Unified has received substantial funding to support pathway programs including tuition and debt relief for selected middle school teachers, Special Education teachers, and for pathway programs, including Classified-to-Teacher, Maestr@s, and the After-School-to-Teacher 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 teachers, innovative curricula, ongoing mentoring and advancement opportunities. Our teachers are also given abundant opportunities to work together in Professional Learning Communities within and across schools in the District. In addition to professional development and training, we offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes: Competitive salaries determined by experience, education level, and credentials 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: https://www.ousd.org/Page/16118) 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 Read more about benefits here: https://www.ousd.org/benefits
Comments and Other Information
You can also learn more about our teaching opportunities and hiring events here: https://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
You can also learn more about our teaching opportunities and hiring events here: https://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.
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
4/25/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
52,905.14 - 98,980.20 Annually
52,905.14 - 98,980.20 Annually
Length of Work Year
Per OEA Contract
Employment Type
Full Time