Department Assistant I - Pupil Services at Oak Park Unified
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
7/2/2026
Contact
Melissa Curtis
818-735-3220
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$24.64 -
$30.56
Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Health Benefits Available
Length of Work Year
11 Month, 40 hour work week
Employment Type
Full Time
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of a District Director, organize, coordinate, and oversee the office
activities of the Director; perform responsible and varied clerical duties to relieve the
Director of administrative details; establish priorities and organize workflow and provide
accurate, relevant, and responsive information externally and internally.
Requirements / Qualifications
Documents required:
Letter of Introduction
Current Resume
Current Letters of Recommendation
Knowledge of: Office management techniques, modern office methods, practices and equipment; oral and written communications; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary, and composition; first aid procedures; record keeping methods;word processing, spreadsheet and database usage; proper phone etiquette; public relations skills; interpersonal skills including tact, courtesy, and patience.
Requirements / Qualifications
Documents required:
Letter of Introduction
Current Resume
Current Letters of Recommendation
Knowledge of: Office management techniques, modern office methods, practices and equipment; oral and written communications; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary, and composition; first aid procedures; record keeping methods;word processing, spreadsheet and database usage; proper phone etiquette; public relations skills; interpersonal skills including tact, courtesy, and patience.
Comments and Other Information
Education and Experience:
Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and one (1) year(s) of responsible secretarial or office management experience. Experience in a public school or school district office setting is highly desirable.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
District Office environment; subject to demanding timelines and constant interruptions.
Why Join OPUSD?
Oak Park Unified is a high-performing district that values instructional excellence, strong relationships, and student well-being. The district invests in its educators through meaningful professional development, collaboration time, and training focused on inclusive practices and differentiated instruction.
Staff are supported through thoughtful policies and employee-centered benefits, including access to employee-based enrollment for their children, electric vehicle charging, discounted child care and staff meals, and other site-based resources that support work-life balance.
You will be joining a district where educators are trusted, supported, and encouraged to grow. We’re proud to be a place where caring professionals choose to build their careers, and where their contributions make a difference every day.
Equity
The Governing Board believes that the diversity that exists among the district's community of students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members is integral to the district's vision, mission, and goals. Addressing the needs of the most marginalized learners requires recognition of the inherent value of diversity and acknowledgment that educational excellence requires a commitment to equity in the opportunities provided to students and the resulting outcomes.
Comments and Other Information
Education and Experience:
Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and one (1) year(s) of responsible secretarial or office management experience. Experience in a public school or school district office setting is highly desirable.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
District Office environment; subject to demanding timelines and constant interruptions.
Why Join OPUSD?
Oak Park Unified is a high-performing district that values instructional excellence, strong relationships, and student well-being. The district invests in its educators through meaningful professional development, collaboration time, and training focused on inclusive practices and differentiated instruction.
Staff are supported through thoughtful policies and employee-centered benefits, including access to employee-based enrollment for their children, electric vehicle charging, discounted child care and staff meals, and other site-based resources that support work-life balance.
You will be joining a district where educators are trusted, supported, and encouraged to grow. We’re proud to be a place where caring professionals choose to build their careers, and where their contributions make a difference every day.
Equity
The Governing Board believes that the diversity that exists among the district's community of students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members is integral to the district's vision, mission, and goals. Addressing the needs of the most marginalized learners requires recognition of the inherent value of diversity and acknowledgment that educational excellence requires a commitment to equity in the opportunities provided to students and the resulting outcomes.
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