Oakland Unified School District: TVI and O&M Openings

Oakland Unified School District is hiring two dually credentialed (preferred) TVI/O&M teachers for the 25-26 school year. Please see the job description and contact information below. Thank you.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred)
  • Successfully passed the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)
  • Possession of a California Education Specialist Teaching Credential: Visual Impairments

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience as a teacher working with students with visual impairments/blindness, sensory impairments, and multiple disabilities.

  • Knowledge of specialized curriculum and assessments for students with visual impairments, including students with additional disabilities.

  • Experience writing IEP goals and implementing them.

  • Knowledge of Braille (Unified English Braille and Nemeth Math).

  • Knowledge of assistive technology, i.e. screen readers, refreshable braille displays, braille note taking devices and experience determining the students’ needs and instructing them on its use.

  • Understanding of the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) and experience implementing curriculum with a variety of students and age ranges.

  • Knowledge of Learning Media Assessment and functional vision assessments – experience in assessing and writing goals from results preferred.

  • Possess excellent report-writing skills.

  • Possess excellent collaboration skills and can work effectively with a team.

  • Orientation and mobility credential preferred but not required.

Comments and Other Information

Apply here and submit the following documents:

  • Resume
  • Copy of transcript(s) from Bachelors Degree and beyond (upon hire, original transcripts are required)
  • Attached Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) public view of credential status or credential copy
  • Three Letters of Recommendation (Note: Letters of Recommendations can be submitted later, but please indicate if they are/are not included with application packet)

All applications will be screened based upon desirable qualifications and experience.

For questions and/or additional information, please contact Anne Zarnowiecki, at anne.zarnowiecki@ousd.org or via phone at 510-879-5003 ext.393-8319