Top Salaries
The OFTSE has successfully negotiated to be amongst the best salaries in the Ventura County.
Fringe Benefits
The OFTSE works continually for you to the least out of pocket for benefit coverage compared to other districts in the Ventura County.
Job Security
The OFTSE saves jobs when potential layoffs exist. The OFTSE and the District work together to come up with alternatives to secure jobs.
Problem Solving
As your bargaining representative, OFTSE meets with the District on a weekly basis to solve problems before they become grievances. Our working relationship with the District puts us in the position to improve working conditions for all employees in the Oxnard Union High School District.
$1,000,000 Liability Insurance
OFTSE membership protects the member for compensatory damages for civil actions arising out of bodily injury or death of students while under the supervision of the member, or where the member is accused of assault or battery. Also, coverage for libel, slander, defamation of character, violation of the right of privacy and protection for damage or destruction to the property of others and a whole lot more!
Free Legal Advice
Members receive free consultation on all legal matters. “Union Privilege” Legal Service which provides members with, Free 30-minute consultation, Free document review, Free follow-up letter or phone call and 30% discount on complex matter
CFT Services
The California Federation of Teachers offers discount services on insurances, travel programs, recreation, including Magic Mountain and San Diego Sea World. The CFT Credit Union offers personal and auto loans at reasonable interest rates.
Unity and Strength
For the best results in contract negotiations, all Certificated, Classified, and Paraeducators should become members of the Oxnard Federation of Teachers & School Employees.
It’s the Fair Thing to do
OFTSE is responsible to the majority. Currently, non-members receive the same contract benefits as members even though they do not pay a membership fee for these services.