HIRING TOOLKIT (version 1.5)

Oakland Public Education Fund
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Before You Start 

Use this form to request to hire an employee, contractor, or organization.


Please have the following available:

  • A thorough Job Description or Scope of Work that outlines the nature of the work to be performed

  • Information regarding work dates and hours

  • The worker’s contact information

  • Information about how the role will be funded

  • Any other details relevant to the work to be performed.

  • Total Compensation Tool


Contracts will be populated using the Ed Fund's standard template. (If you are contracting with an organization or contractor that's provided their own contract document, you'll have the opportunity to upload that later in the form.) After an internal review, the Ed Fund will circulate the contract for signatures. If you need assistance regarding this form, please contact services@oaklandedfund.org.
By clicking Agree below, you understand the following statements:

  • Submission of this form does not guarantee that you may hire a position. The Ed Fund must approve all positions and subsequent hires after a thorough review.
  • Due to the volume of requests we receive, please allow a minimum of 10 business days to process your request. Delays may occur if any of the following clearances are not provided:  
    • W9
    • Negative TB Test 
    • LiveScan Clearance/ DOJ / Background Check
  • You will NOT allow a potential contractor or employee to begin work before receiving approval from the Ed Fund and without obtaining relevant clearances. Doing so will result in delays in their payment, or lack of coverage pertaining to certain work.
  • You will NOT hire site staff into a position covered under union contracts. By submitting this form you verify that this position is not included in the set of recognized positions currently covered under OUSD union contracts.