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

Job Summary OUSD is Hiring Certificated School Leaders for 2026-27 Now Visit https://tinyurl.com/OUSDRE2026 to register for the next recruitment event

Lead in an intentional and caring community.

We are looking for passionate and dedicated educators, classified staff, and 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 of 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.

Comments and other Information

Learn more about leading for equity in Oakland schools here: https://www.ousd.org/careers Requirements / Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

PREPARATION, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university, 5 years classroom teaching experience and 2 years administrative experience.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California Teaching Credential with English Learner authorization Valid and appropriate Administrative Services Credential Valid California Driver’s License Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance Comments and Other Information 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.