Talent Division Mission, Vision and Core Values

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    Vision

    OUSD will be the premier education employer in the greater Bay Area,
    dedicated to ensuring that all children and families in Oakland thrive.

     
    Mission

    It is the responsibility of the Talent Division to find, keep and grow extraordinary adults
     to work for Oakland's children.  We are the guardians of the employee experience;
    we work to ensure employees feel valued and supported and that
    they have opportunities to develop, excel and be recognized for their efforts.
     

     
    Core Values
     
    Professionalism

    We do what it takes to achieve results.

     
    Well Being

    We value a balance between our work and personal lives, and we truly believe
    that happy and well-balanced people perform best.

     
    In Service of Children & Families

    Our work is driven by what is best for students, families and our community.

     
    Team

    To maximize our collective impact, we inspire, challenge and support each other to be our best
    and sustain our effort.  We value and care about each other, operate with a generosity of spirit,
    and have fun in the process of working together,

     
    Growth & Development

    We are committed to getting better every day in all that we do, as individuals and as teams.