Assistant Principal, Elementary School: Eligibility Pool (2026-27)

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Oakland (CA)

On-site

USD 105,025 - 134,080

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance and long-term disability coverage

Retirement benefits via CALSTRS

BCLAD Stipend of $3,000

Tuition-free credential coaching program

Access to affordable housing

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an Assistant Principal for its eligibility pool for the 2026-27 school year. The role involves supporting candidate consideration for future positions and creating an inclusive learning environment for students in Oakland. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and an Administrative Services Credential, along with a commitment to equity and joy in education. This full-time position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a California Commission on Teacher Credentialing issued Administrative Services Credential.
Three current professional references, including one from a previous supervisor, are required.
Criminal background check is mandatory.

Responsibilities

Support candidate consideration for eligibility pool openings.
Create joyful and liberatory learning spaces for Oakland students.
Lead in building a caring community.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching experience

Equity-focused mindset

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Administrative Services Credential

Job description

Assistant Principal, Elementary School: Eligibility Pool (2026-27)

Job ID: 5465699

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Dec 10, 2025 8:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $105,025 to $134,080 Per Year

Job Categories: Administration > Assistant Principal/Dean/Head

Job Description

Support candidate consideration for any and all Elementary School Assistant Principal eligibility pool openings at OUSD. This is not an advertisement of a current vacancy at OUSD but rather an opportunity to submit applications to be screened for anticipated vacancies. Please also apply to any site specific positions you may be interested in.

OUSD is hiring certified school leaders for 2026-27 now.

Lead in an intentional and caring community.

We are looking for passionate and dedicated education leaders to join us in creating joyful, healing and liberatory spaces of learning for Oakland students, families, and communities.

Oakland educators are passionate, equity-focused, and resilient. Oakland Unified is an incredible place to build and develop your career in service to our core values: students first, joy, equity, excellence, integrity, and cultural responsiveness.

Our Mission and Vision

The Oakland Unified School District’s mission is to build a Full Service Community District focused on high academic achievement while serving the whole child, eliminating inequity, and providing each child with excellent teachers, every day.

Our vision is that all OUSD students will find joy in their academic experience while graduating with the skills to ensure they are caring, competent, fully‑informed, critical thinkers who are prepared for college, career, and community success.

What we offer Leaders:

We accept up to twelve years of full time teaching experience in other school settings on the salary schedule (please see our salary schedule here: OUSD Salary Schedules Ranges - Oakland Unified School District)
Full medical, dental, and vision benefits, including Flexible Spending Accounts, plus life insurance and long‑term disability coverage for teacher and dependents at no cost to full‑time teachers
Retirement benefits through the CALSTRS Retirement System
BCLAD Stipend - $3,000 with a valid BCLAD or Bilingual authorization.
OUSD has its own Clear Administrative Services Credential Program! Anyone serving as a Principal, Assistant Principal or central office certificated administrator in OUSD in 2026-27 needing to clear their Administrative Services credential is eligible for this tuition‑free, job‑embedded, individualized coaching program.
In partnership with Rooted, Oakland Unified Educators have access to more affordable housing.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree, a California Commission on Teacher Credentialing issued Administrative Services Credential, must be eligible for employment in the US and pass a criminal background check. Candidates must have three current professional references on file, including one from a previous supervisor.

NON‑DISCRIMINATION POLICY

The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.

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