ADMINISTRATOR - SECONDARY CURRICULUM at Orange Unified School District
About the Employer
The Orange Unified School District serves approximately 24,000 students in grades kindergarten through 12th and encompasses all or part of the cities of Anaheim, Garden Grove, Orange, Santa Ana and Villa Park. In 1953, the citizens of the area voted to form a “unified” school district, combining the original five elementary districts with the high school district into one unified district, now known as the Orange Unified School District. OUSD has a long history of excellence that continues to grow and be enriched by the accomplishments of its students, teachers, staff and community. -VISION - Our Commitment = Inspiring our learners of today to be purposeful leaders of tomorrow. -MISSION - Our Intention = In partnership with our community, we will provide a safe, equitable, and innovative culture of learning for each scholar to have a competitive EDGE as a leader. -CORE VALUES - Our Foundation = Integrity, Equity, Respect, and Excellence. OUSD prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment, sexual harassment, or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics - or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law - in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The following have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination and are located at 1401 N. Handy St., Orange, Ca 92867 at 714-628-4000: Dipali Potnis, Title IX Coordinator (Employees & Students), ext 4467, dpotnis@orangeusd.org; Andrea Foster, Section 504 Coordinator, OUSD Building J, ext 4002, afoster@orangeusd.org; Matthew Witmer, Universal Complaints Policy Compliance Officer/ADA/Title II Coordinator, OUSD Building D, ext 4466, mwitmer@orangeusd.org
Requirements / Qualifications
* Ed Join On Line OUSD Certificated Management Application * Letter of Introduction * Resume * Three Letters of Recommendation * Administrative Services Credential Correspondence should be addressed to Dr. Matthew Witmer, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services. *Written response to supplemental questions (see prompts below) 1. The Administrator Secondary Curriculum, Instruction, and Career Readiness must collaborate with school leaders, teachers, counselors, families, and students. Describe a time when you successfully brought multiple stakeholders together to support an instructional initiative 2. What does “college and career readiness” mean to you in a secondary education context? Describe a program or practice you have led, or would propose, to strengthen student readiness for post-secondary success The Administrator – Secondary Curriculum, Instruction, and Career Readiness plays a critical leadership role in advancing academic achievement and college/career readiness for all secondary students across the district. Under the direction of the Executive Director of K-12 Curriculum and Instruction, this position oversees the planning, implementation, and evaluation of secondary instructional programs, ensuring alignment with state standards, district goals, and equity-focused practices. The administrator collaborates closely with school sites, counseling teams, and district departments to support effective teaching, learning, and professional development across middle and high schools.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Ed Join On Line OUSD Certificated Management Application * Letter of Introduction * Resume * Three Letters of Recommendation * Administrative Services Credential Correspondence should be addressed to Dr. Matthew Witmer, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services. *Written response to supplemental questions (see prompts below) 1. The Administrator Secondary Curriculum, Instruction, and Career Readiness must collaborate with school leaders, teachers, counselors, families, and students. Describe a time when you successfully brought multiple stakeholders together to support an instructional initiative 2. What does “college and career readiness” mean to you in a secondary education context? Describe a program or practice you have led, or would propose, to strengthen student readiness for post-secondary success The Administrator – Secondary Curriculum, Instruction, and Career Readiness plays a critical leadership role in advancing academic achievement and college/career readiness for all secondary students across the district. Under the direction of the Executive Director of K-12 Curriculum and Instruction, this position oversees the planning, implementation, and evaluation of secondary instructional programs, ensuring alignment with state standards, district goals, and equity-focused practices. The administrator collaborates closely with school sites, counseling teams, and district departments to support effective teaching, learning, and professional development across middle and high schools.
Comments and Other Information
Experience:
Five years of experience in a responsible school or District administrative position performing education leadership, instructional and student support services and related functions.
Education:
Possession of a Master of Arts/Science or higher degree in educational administration, instructional supervision, curriculum, development and design, special education, public administration, or closely related fields.
Comments and Other Information
Experience:
Five years of experience in a responsible school or District administrative position performing education leadership, instructional and student support services and related functions.
Education:
Possession of a Master of Arts/Science or higher degree in educational administration, instructional supervision, curriculum, development and design, special education, public administration, or closely related fields.
Application Deadline
7/9/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
7/2/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$138,504 - $177,737 Annually
$138,504 - $177,737 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Plus Doctoral Stipend In-District Longevity
Length of Work Year
2025-2026
Employment Type
Full Time
Doctoral Stipend
$3,500 annually
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision (emp & dep); Life Insurance (emp only)