Welcome from the President
Dear Colleague,
Welcome to the Irvine Teachers Association! Whether you're just starting your career in IUSD or joining us after years in the classroom, we're glad you're here. ITA exists to make sure every certificated employee in this district has a strong voice; in our contract, in our schools, and in the decisions that shape our profession. As a member, you're backed by the full support of the California Teachers Association and the National Education Association, access to your site rep and our Executive Board, and a community of colleagues who show up for each other. Membership is how we build the leverage to protect fair compensation, reasonable workloads, and the conditions that let us do right by our students. We're glad to have you in it with us. Please reach out anytime, and welcome to the team.
In Solidarity,
Jes Bracken
President, Irvine Teachers Association
Your Next Steps
Join ITA
You may join the union online, or print a paper copy and send the completed form through district mail with the label "ITA Union Office; Attn: Lissa"
Know Your Rights!
It's hard to know when your rights are being violated without knowing your contract. The first step to protecting yourself is to read the document and contact your site rep with any questions.
Check Out Your Benefits
- Recommended! Join The Standard (Disability & Life Insurance)
- Note: ITA members are not covered by state disability. Enroll in this members-only benefit during your first 270 days of work!
- Recommended! Start a 403b retirement account with SchoolsFirst or CTA
Attend a Conference
- Great for professional development, networking, and units to move on the pay scale!
- Recommended! New Educator Weekend
- Recommended! Good Teaching Conference
Learn About the Union
Your local union is the Irvine Teachers Association (ITA). ITA is part of the Orange Service Center Council (OSCC), the regional organization that supports and coordinates local teacher associations throughout Orange County.
The OSCC is one of several service center councils operating under the California Teachers Association (CTA), the statewide union representing California educators. CTA, in turn, is affiliated with the National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional organization for educators.
As an ITA member, you are also a member of the OSCC, CTA, and NEA. This membership provides access to the advocacy, professional development, legal support, member benefits, and resources available at the local, regional, state, and national levels.
Contact Us!
If you have questions about membership or your contractual rights, your first point of contact is your ITA Site Representative. To find out who your site rep is, click above.
The site representatives are supported by members of ITA's governing board. Our board has two elected elementary reps, one middle school rep, one high school rep, and one rep at large. Supporting all union representatives and members are the elected president and vice president.
