Classified-to-Teacher Application 2023-24
The program is currently full; we are not considering new applications at this time; however, you may still apply to be considered later. You will be on the waitlist on a first-come, first-served basis. Thank you for your interest!

The Classified-to-Teacher program supports aspiring educators to obtain their teaching credential or their Bachelor's Degree on their way to a teaching credential for Classified Employees (Para-Educator, Instructional Support Specialist, Newcomer Learning Lab Assistant, Early Literacy Tutor, Noon Supervisor, Custodial, etc.), Expanded Learning professionals, and Early Childhood Educators. 

Credential support is available in one or more of the following areas (all could include w/Bilingual Authorization): 
- Special Education, Mild/Moderate, Extensive Needs Education Specialist Credential (all areas)
- Single Subject Math, Science and English 
- STEM
- Transitional Kindergarten

Requirements to apply:
  1. Participants must be a current OUSD classified staff member
  2. Be in school or applying to be in school at an OUSD-approved college
  3. Have a minimum of an AA degree or 60 undergraduate transfer units
  4. Have a cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher
  5. Provide contact information for two recommendations (one a supervisor)
  6. This completed application
If accepted, candidates must sign an agreement outlining the terms of participation, and will be invited to attend quarterly meetings. Questions? Reach out to maryjo.schneider@ousd.org.

The program is currently full; we are not considering new applications at this time; however, you may still apply to be considered later. You will be on the waitlist on a first-come, first-served basis. Thank you for your interest!
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Email *
OUSD Email Address
Employee ID - please do not include leading zeros. (If you don't know what it is, write 00000)
Last Name *
First Name *
School Site *
Position *
How long have you been an OUSD employee? *
High School Name / City / State *
What are the names of all colleges or universities you have attended? If you have not attended any, please write "did not attend". 
Did you earn a Bachelor's Degree?  *
If so, what was your major? 
If not, how many college units do you have in total? 
What is your cumulative GPA from your undergraduate work?  *
If you are currently enrolled in a school / program, please write the name of the school / program below and your expected completion or graduation date. If you're not enrolled, please write "not enrolled". 
Did you earn your Bachelor's in a country outside of the United States? 
Mark all of the tests you have passed.  *
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Please share the email address of a SUPERVISOR we can reach out to.  *
Please share the email address of a second reference (colleague, teacher, professor) we can reach out to.  *
Please list all languages you are fluent in. 
Please mark any of these that apply to you. 
What do you want to teach? 
Personal Statement Questions: Please answer the following question as thoroughly and candidly as possible. Please put your response below. (You may want to write these out on a separate document and copy and paste your responses below so you don't lose any of it, OR copy and paste the link to your document in Google Drive. Please remember to share the document with retention@ousd.org in the Share settings.)
1. Why do you want to teach in Oakland?
2. Please describe your experiences working with students in an educational setting.
3. Please describe what contributed to your desire to be a classroom teacher.
4. What additional information do you want the selection committee to consider as they review your application?

Are you willing to commit to the terms of the MOU? (one year of service as a teacher for every year of support in the program).

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