Summit Public Schools · 2 weeks ago
Dean of Expeditions SY26- 27 (Washington Candidate Pool)
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$104K/yr - $123K/yrSummit Public Schools is dedicated to preparing students for a fulfilled life through their Expeditions Program. The Dean of Expeditions will lead the implementation of this program, manage community partnerships, and support faculty and student development to ensure a robust educational experience.
Association
Responsibilities
Serve as the acting Executive Director for 8 weeks of the year
Coach and support Expeditions teachers, staff, and contractors
Communicate and collaborate with the other school and network leadership as appropriate given the shared nature of the Expeditions staff
Coordinate and collaborate with other Expeditions Deans and the Director of Expeditions to plan for 4 weeks of staff PD over the course of the year
Collaborate with other Expeditions Deans and the Director of Expeditions in order to share best practices and cultivate external partnerships that can be leveraged across multiple sites
In collaboration with the Executive Director and Director of Expeditions cultivate a strong faculty culture that embraces the vision of the Expeditions program and understands and values the place it plays within the overall school model
Develop and cultivate relationships with community partners by promoting the school site and the Expeditions program as a way to strengthen the local community via partnering to create real-world experiences that contribute to a pathway to a fulfilled life for students
Develop and manage systems and processes to support adequate number and quality of community partnerships to ensure the maximum number of students have access to high-quality independent and group learning experiences in the local community
Manage contracts with local partners
Develop and maintain criteria and standards for community partners to ensure student experiences are high quality, safe, and in alignment with the intended outcomes of Expeditions
Ensure students have robust opportunities to explore and deepen their passions- including experiences offered by SPS Expeditions teachers, community partners, virtual partners, internships, and student-led projects
Support design of Expeditions schedule in collaboration with the Network Director and other Deans of Expeditions
Build individual student schedules that match them with the best fit experiences during each Expeditions round
Support mentors with facilitating CNS-aligned reflection pre and post each Expeditions round
Collaborate with mentors, caregivers, and students to deeply understand students’ passions, values, and identity in order to support experience matching
Lead all faculty, staff, students, and parents to support a strong school culture that embraces the mission and vision of the school; provides an engaging and supportive environment; and implement effective strategies to inspire students to implement student culture goals during the Expeditions program
Implement effective restorative practices and discipline strategy for students in alignment with school systems during the Expeditions program
Manage student Expeditions scheduling throughout the school year
Manage systems and processes to support daily attendance and collaborate with Executive Director to ensure school meets student attendance goals during the Expeditions program
Ensure regular attendance reports are submitted on time, accurately and in compliance during the Expeditions program
Ensure that site is safe and secure and in compliance during the Expeditions program
Ensure student incidents are recorded and reported accurately and on time during the Expeditions program
Ensure that field trips and off-campus experiences are safe and compliant
Oversee transportation management for field trips and other off-campus activities, in partnership with the Dean of Operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree is required
A Teaching Credential in the relevant state is required, as is prior teaching experience
Commitment to uphold Summit's values, belief that all children deserve a rigorous and equitable education that prepares them for college and for life
Proficiency in Google Platforms, including Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Docs, and Google Slides
Clear health and background check
Preferred
Community organizing and/or prior school leadership experience is strongly preferred
Prior experience in project and people management is strongly preferred
Prior experience with school operations and compliance is strongly preferred
Benefits
Retirement plan
Unlimited “take what you need” PTO policy
11 paid holidays
3 weeks of organization-wide closures during the year
Multiple health, dental, and vision plans at 25% cost (we cover the other 75%)
Employee life and disability insurance at no cost
Company
Summit Public Schools
Summit Public Schools is the first Charter Management Organization (CMO) based in Silicon Valley.
Founded in 2003
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Felix Li
Chief Operating Officer
Brett van Zuiden
Chief Information Officer
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