You Are Needed

This is a crucial time in the history of the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD). As OUSD continues to strive for “higher standards of learning and higher standards of service”* and develops innovative school models to shape a new generation of schools and leaders in Oakland, the skills, background, and innovation of driven, outstanding new teachers are needed. Without committed teachers in the classroom student achievement will continue to decrease. We want strong, determined minds to make a commitment to success. Teachers are the heart of the school system,: they have the opportunity to affect the academic success of their students. Studies show student achievement is more heavily influenced by teacher quality than by students’ race, class, prior academic record, or school a student attends. This effect is particularly strong among students from low-income families and African American students.***

The OUSD mission is to “provide an educational learning community that focuses exclusively on student achievement in every aspect of daily activities.” To fulfill this mission, schools need teachers who will hold their students to the highest of standards and work relentlessly to see them achieve. Although great strides have been made in the quality of education in Oakland and in student achievement, dedicated teachers are still needed to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to succeed. The number of Oakland 9th graders who scored proficient or above on the California Standardized Test (CST)  in language arts is 27%; in general mathematics, just 11%.**  We are calling on our brightest and most driven individuals to join this movement to dramatically improve student outcomes.

Become part of this pivotal moment in the Oakland Unified School District.  Apply now.

For more information about Oakland Unified’s unique and ambitious vision for student achievement and a healthy district, click here.

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* OUSD Mission Statement
**California Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR), 2008

*** Center for Public Education website, 2008