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
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Experience as a teacher working with students with visual impairments/blindness, sensory impairments, and multiple disabilities.
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Knowledge of specialized curriculum and assessments for students with visual impairments, including students with additional disabilities.
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Experience writing IEP goals and implementing them.
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Knowledge of Braille (Unified English Braille and Nemeth Math).
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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.
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Understanding of the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) and experience implementing curriculum with a variety of students and age ranges.
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Knowledge of Learning Media Assessment and functional vision assessments – experience in assessing and writing goals from results preferred.
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Possess excellent report-writing skills.
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Possess excellent collaboration skills and can work effectively with a team.
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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