AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Oak Park School District is committed to equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment, including recruitment,
selection, training, promotion, and retention of staff. The Board is committed to maintaining a learning/working environment in which all
individuals are treated with dignity and respect, free from discrimination and harassment. There will be no tolerance for discrimination or
harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, genetic information, disability, age, or any other
illegal grounds.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning of the Oak Park School District (OPSD) provides
instructional leadership for approximately 3,900 students at Lessenger Early Childhood Center (grades PreK-
Transitional Kindergarten), Einstein, Key and Pepper elementary schools (grades K-5), the Oak Park
Preparatory Academy (grades 6-8), Oak Park High School (grades 9-12), and NOVA (grades 3-12). The
Assistant Superintendent makes district level decisions and works in collaboration with all staff to align
rigorous curriculum that is culturally responsive; identifies best practices that are research-based and
engaging; teaches all stakeholders how to use data as tool to drive instructional decisions to meet the needs of
all students; models data mining to identify effective interventions to position students with opportunities and
choice beyond OPSD. The Assistant Superintendent provides leadership and direction to the Teaching &
Learning Department comprised of a Data Specialist, Specialized Student Services Director, Curriculum
Director and Instructional Coaches. The Assistant Superintendent is a contributing member of the
Superintendent's Leadership Team and providing strategic planning and leadership in academic programming
and student growth and development goals of the district.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education/Certification
- Master's Degree or higher in areas of curriculum, school administration or educational leadership
- Valid Michigan School Administrator
Certification
- Valid Michigan Teacher Certification
Preferred Experience
- Five or more years of experience as a classroom teacher in grades PreK-12.
- Five or more years of experience as a building level principal or in an equivalent leadership role.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and engage all stakeholders to improve learning outcomes.
- Proven ability to collect, analyze and interpret student data to monitor student growth and drive
instructional practices.
- Experience with Title programming and funding as outlined by Federal Law.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Department of Human Resources
13900 Granzon, Oak Park, MI 48237 | Telephone: 248-336-7703 | Fax: 248-592-7891
NOTICE OF VACANCY
- Develop a system for curriculum development and implementation for instructional improvement and
program evaluations that are aligned district-wide.
- Oversee all Career and Technical Education and Career Readiness Programming, Budgeting and
Grants in collaboration with the Business and Finance Department.
- Serve as a member of the central office executive team.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
POSITION: LOCATION:
BENEFITS:
DEADLINE
: Until filled
Assistant Superintendent of Administration Building
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Teaching & Learning
SCHEDULE: 1.0 FTE
POSTING DATE: October 9, 2026
SALARY: $120,000 - $127,000
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Oak Park School District is committed to equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment, including recruitment,
selection, training, promotion, and retention of staff. The Board is committed to maintaining a learning/working environment in which all
individuals are treated with dignity and respect, free from discrimination and harassment. There will be no tolerance for discrimination
or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, genetic information, disability, age, or any other
illegal grounds.
- Re-imagine the growth and development of Advanced Placement, Blended Learning and the Gifted
and Talented Honors (GATH) programs.
- Collaborate with building principals to ensure students have voice in class selection beyond the
Michigan Merit Curriculum requirements for graduation.
- Conduct annual reviews of curriculum, instruction and assessments to ensure a viable and
innovative program is aligned to best practices to prepare students for PreK-12 transitions
districtwide.
- Manage the budget for the Teaching & Learning Department.
- Engage in professional development at the local and national levels to stay informed of current
educational policy, trends, research, best practices and to build a network of colleagues in the field.
- Lead, supervise and evaluate all direct reports in the Teaching & Learning Department.
- Oversee the selection, alignment, and purchase of academic materials, software and textbooks
district wide.
- Assist with the development of goals and strategies as it relates to District School Improvement Plan.
- Coordinate, approve and/or conduct professional development related to the Teaching & Learning
Department that aligns with School Improvement Plans.
- Collaborate with central office administrators, department members and principals to build a team of
instructional leaders focused on student growth and development.
- Attend all Board of Education (BoE) meetings, prepare reports as directed by the Superintendent to
best inform the BoE of the operations and programs related to the Teaching & Learning Department
and the impact on student achievement district-wide.
- In collaboration with the Business and Finance Department, oversee all grants and grant reporting,
monitoring and audits.
- Oversee the development, assessment and evaluation of all Title programs district-wide and ensure
that schools are implementing Title programs with fidelity.
- Oversee Title services of local private schools.
- Manage all Title funding, create budgets and maintain records required for state and federal audits.
- Complete state and federal program data requests and reports as it relates to the Teaching &
Learning Department.
- Reimagine and establish high functioning school media centers in all schools at the PreK-12 levels.
- Review and make recommendations to ensure a district-wide Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
(MTSS) model is implemented with fidelity district-wide to maximize student interventions and
academic success.
- Ensure grade level and subject area teams are functioning as Professional Learning Communities
- Collaborate with Business and Finance Department to reimagine 21st Century Classrooms with
flexibility and opportunities to collaborate.
- Collaborate with the Human Resources Department to ensure recruitment, hiring and retention of
high-quality staff.
- Oversight of Specialized Student Services.
- Other duties assigned by the Superintendent.
- Provide an educational program that meets the educational needs of each student.
- Provide instructional guidance which is consistent with District expectations and which meets the
educational needs of all students.
- Communicate with students, parents, administrators and other staff members in a manner which is
consistent with District and school expectations.
- Plan, implement, record data and create reports consistent with District, State and Federal mandates.
- Provide supervision which ensures a safe and nurturing work environment.
- Manage of time, equipment, and materials efficiently and maintain a physical and emotional environment
that is well-organized and student focused.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
APPLICATION METHOD
EXTERNAL CANDIDATES: All interested and qualified external applicants must complete an application and
upload all necessary documents on the Oakland Schools Consortium Website (please visit our HR web page
at: https://www.oakparkschools.org/departments/human-resources/ to access the Oakland Schools Consortium
website). All letters of interest, resumes and applications must be received no later than the deadline
listed or until the position has been filled.
INTERNAL CANDIDATES: All interested and qualified internal applicants must submit a letter of interest and an
updated resume to Aliya Fenderson, Executive Director of Human Resources at Aliya.Fenderson@opsk12.org.
All letters of interest, resumes and applications must be received no later
than the deadline listed or until filled.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Oak Park School District is committed to equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment, including recruitment,
selection, training, promotion, and retention of staff. The Board is committed to maintaining a learning/working environment in which all
individuals are treated with dignity and respect, free from discrimination and harassment. There will be no tolerance for discrimination
or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, genetic information, disability, age, or any other
illegal grounds.