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Middle School Assistant Principal

Oak Park Unified
Oak Park, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2026

Middle School Assistant Principal at Oak Park Unified

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Application Deadline

5/4/2026 3:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
4/22/2026
Contact
Sue Meskis
818-735-3226
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$117,304 - $132,030 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Annual stipend for doctorate - $1K
Length of Work Year
200 days
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Assistant Principal serves as a key instructional and operational leader, supporting the Principal in the overall administration of the school and the success of all students. Responsibilities include participation on site and district leadership teams; development and management of the master schedule and bell schedules; supervision of campus safety and student behavior; oversight of attendance systems including interventions and SARB; and implementation of the Parent, Student, and Faculty Handbooks. The Assistant Principal conducts teacher and classified staff observations and evaluations, supports professional development and new teacher induction, and fosters a collaborative, student-centered school culture. The role includes coordination and approval of school events and activities such as assemblies, co-curricular clubs, performing arts programs, Outdoor Education, Camp Medea, and community events, as well as involvement in programs such as GATE and Challenge Success. The Assistant Principal supports student services including IEP participation, discipline systems (with a focus on assigned grade levels), and works closely with families, PFA, and community partners. Additional responsibilities include emergency preparedness planning, school tours, student leadership initiatives, and oversight of campus programs such as homework club and yearbook. The ideal candidate is an organized, proactive leader committed to equity, strong communication, high-quality instruction, and creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging middle school environment for all students. Interviews will take place the week of May 4, 2026.

Requirements / Qualifications

*Letter of Introduction *Resume *2-3 Letters of Recommendation (dated within 3 years) *Valid California Administrative Services Credential (copy of credential from CTC with document number) *Previous teaching and/or counseling experience required *Copy of transcripts (Master's Degree in Education or related field preferred) *Response to the following writing prompt: As an Administrator in Oak Park, you will support a wide range of learners with varied strengths, needs, and backgrounds. Please describe how your teaching philosophy, practices, and strategies reflect the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to create inclusive learning environments that support success for all students. **PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED UNLESS ALL INFORMATION LISTED ABOVE IS INCLUDED**

Requirements / Qualifications

*Letter of Introduction *Resume *2-3 Letters of Recommendation (dated within 3 years) *Valid California Administrative Services Credential (copy of credential from CTC with document number) *Previous teaching and/or counseling experience required *Copy of transcripts (Master's Degree in Education or related field preferred) *Response to the following writing prompt: As an Administrator in Oak Park, you will support a wide range of learners with varied strengths, needs, and backgrounds. Please describe how your teaching philosophy, practices, and strategies reflect the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to create inclusive learning environments that support success for all students. **PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED UNLESS ALL INFORMATION LISTED ABOVE IS INCLUDED**

Comments and Other Information

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. 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, including multiple opportunities throughout the year to learn and collaborate with colleagues, as well as options to pursue outside professional development aligned to individual goals. Staff benefit from dedicated collaboration time and training focused on inclusive practices and differentiated instruction. Employees are supported through thoughtful policies and employee-centered benefits, including access to employee-based enrollment for their children, discounted child care and staff meals, electric vehicle charging, 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. OAK PARK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Comments and Other Information


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. 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, including multiple opportunities throughout the year to learn and collaborate with colleagues, as well as options to pursue outside professional development aligned to individual goals. Staff benefit from dedicated collaboration time and training focused on inclusive practices and differentiated instruction. Employees are supported through thoughtful policies and employee-centered benefits, including access to employee-based enrollment for their children, discounted child care and staff meals, electric vehicle charging, 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. OAK PARK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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