Summit Public Schools
Executive Director SY26- 27 (California Candidate Pool)
Summit Public Schools, Richmond, California, United States, 94875
Executive Director SY26-27 (California Candidate Pool)
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The Executive Director is in charge of ensuring that the mission and vision of the school is implemented effectively, ensuring that academic programs accelerate positive outcomes for all students. The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of running a school. This includes providing instructional leadership to faculty, managing the on‑site operations and administrative duties, supporting student enrollment, and cultivating a strong anti‑bias, anti‑racist school culture. The Executive Director will also foster relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to meet budgetary, academic, and talent goals.
The ideal candidate is an experienced school leader and educator with an expertise in leading successful school environments, coaching teams of faculty and staff, and meeting student outcomes. Familiarity with Summit Learning or personalized learning is strongly preferred.
Who We Are
What if all students graduated high school with the knowledge, skills and habits they need to lead a fulfilled life? This is the question that guides our mission at Summit Public Schools. To collectively prepare a diverse community of young people with the skills, knowledge, and habits to attain economic empowerment and success in a chosen concrete next step toward a fulfilled life. We operate 10 schools serving over 3,300 students in the Bay Area and Washington state. 100% of Summit graduates are college ready and Summit graduates complete college at double the national average. We need exceptional, diverse, and mission‑aligned teachers to join our team to help prepare our students for a fulfilled life. Join us!
What You’ll Do Strategic Vision
Create a school‑based vision that aligns with Summit Public Schools’ mission, which includes clearly articulated goals and measures of success. Lead all internal and external stakeholders to implement this vision effectively. Refine and adjust the vision as necessary throughout the academic year.
Meet regularly with students, parents, and faculty to communicate and inspire them around mission and vision.
Ensure that academic programs accelerate outcomes for all students – this includes supporting strong instructional leadership, facilitating leadership team meetings with faculty and staff, and providing professional development and coaching.
Data Management & Student Academics
Implement a school design and program that regularly collects and analyzes data to best improve student outcomes.
Implement a training system and foster a culture where faculty regularly utilize classroom data to improve their teaching practices and support student success.
Ensure all data is accurate in the student information system.
Maintain student records in accordance with all federal, state, and local guidelines.
Design, implement and manage a testing plan that includes both external (eg. SATs) and internal tests (eg. CAASPP) to meet all test ordering deadlines and guidelines.
Follow all testing protocols, train proctors, collaborate with Special Education teachers for accommodations, and foster a culture that respects standardized tests.
Ensure that all courses offered are approved through the UC system.
Design, implement and manage a UC course approval plan, stay up to date with changes, and oversee execution by the assistant director.
Recruitment and Retention
Ensure that the school is fully enrolled. Develop and execute a vision for student recruitment and enrollment through collaboration with other site‑based leaders and external engagement.
Collaborate with the talent team, other school leaders, and Heads of Schools to interview, assess, and select the best faculty and staff.
Utilize culturally responsive rubrics and tools for final round interviews to assess pedagogical effectiveness, academic performance, and alignment with the mission.
Coach and support faculty and staff to ensure professional progression and growth.
Meet with each teacher to develop goals, monitor progress, observe, evaluate, and provide timely feedback.
Advocate for internal and external opportunities that support growth and retention.
Lead new hires through an onboarding program that ensures understanding of the mission and vision.
School Culture
Lead faculty, staff, students, and parents to support a strong school culture that embraces the mission and vision; provide an engaging and supportive environment; and develop effective strategies to inspire students.
Ensure a positive student experience with extracurricular activities, including opportunities for athletic teams, clubs, and events.
Develop and implement restorative practices and a discipline strategy for students.
Relationship Management
Cultivate strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders: governing bodies, community partnerships, and student families.
Ensure compliance with governing bodies per charter petition.
Attend board meetings at least twice a year.
Maintain relationships with community partners.
School Operations
Ensure the school is accredited through WASC.
Create and maintain a balanced budget with the CFO; forecast, monitor, and manage budget.
Participate in audits of financial procedures.
Ensure understanding of financial requirements; authorize spending by signing expense reports and reviewing contracts.
Create fundraising goals and collaborate with development team.
Support on‑site operations and staff to keep the facility operational.
Design, implement, and manage a student attendance plan.
Collaborate with office manager for front‑desk, lunch program compliance, and federal/state/local compliance.
What You Need Key Qualities and Skills
Commitment to uphold Summit’s values, belief that all children deserve a rigorous and equitable education that prepares them for college and life.
Bachelor’s Degree is required.
A Master’s Degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or similar program is required.
Prior experience in school leadership is required.
A Teaching Credential in California or another US state is required, as is prior teaching experience.
An Administrative Credential in California or another US State is required.
Proficiency in Google Platforms, including Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Docs, and Google Slides.
Clear health and background check.
Who You Are About You
You maintain high expectations for all students and believe all students can find success in school, college, and life.
You thrive while collaborating and are excited to work with colleagues.
You share our vision to reimagine what schools should be and are excited to make an impact on the
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The Executive Director is in charge of ensuring that the mission and vision of the school is implemented effectively, ensuring that academic programs accelerate positive outcomes for all students. The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of running a school. This includes providing instructional leadership to faculty, managing the on‑site operations and administrative duties, supporting student enrollment, and cultivating a strong anti‑bias, anti‑racist school culture. The Executive Director will also foster relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to meet budgetary, academic, and talent goals.
The ideal candidate is an experienced school leader and educator with an expertise in leading successful school environments, coaching teams of faculty and staff, and meeting student outcomes. Familiarity with Summit Learning or personalized learning is strongly preferred.
Who We Are
What if all students graduated high school with the knowledge, skills and habits they need to lead a fulfilled life? This is the question that guides our mission at Summit Public Schools. To collectively prepare a diverse community of young people with the skills, knowledge, and habits to attain economic empowerment and success in a chosen concrete next step toward a fulfilled life. We operate 10 schools serving over 3,300 students in the Bay Area and Washington state. 100% of Summit graduates are college ready and Summit graduates complete college at double the national average. We need exceptional, diverse, and mission‑aligned teachers to join our team to help prepare our students for a fulfilled life. Join us!
What You’ll Do Strategic Vision
Create a school‑based vision that aligns with Summit Public Schools’ mission, which includes clearly articulated goals and measures of success. Lead all internal and external stakeholders to implement this vision effectively. Refine and adjust the vision as necessary throughout the academic year.
Meet regularly with students, parents, and faculty to communicate and inspire them around mission and vision.
Ensure that academic programs accelerate outcomes for all students – this includes supporting strong instructional leadership, facilitating leadership team meetings with faculty and staff, and providing professional development and coaching.
Data Management & Student Academics
Implement a school design and program that regularly collects and analyzes data to best improve student outcomes.
Implement a training system and foster a culture where faculty regularly utilize classroom data to improve their teaching practices and support student success.
Ensure all data is accurate in the student information system.
Maintain student records in accordance with all federal, state, and local guidelines.
Design, implement and manage a testing plan that includes both external (eg. SATs) and internal tests (eg. CAASPP) to meet all test ordering deadlines and guidelines.
Follow all testing protocols, train proctors, collaborate with Special Education teachers for accommodations, and foster a culture that respects standardized tests.
Ensure that all courses offered are approved through the UC system.
Design, implement and manage a UC course approval plan, stay up to date with changes, and oversee execution by the assistant director.
Recruitment and Retention
Ensure that the school is fully enrolled. Develop and execute a vision for student recruitment and enrollment through collaboration with other site‑based leaders and external engagement.
Collaborate with the talent team, other school leaders, and Heads of Schools to interview, assess, and select the best faculty and staff.
Utilize culturally responsive rubrics and tools for final round interviews to assess pedagogical effectiveness, academic performance, and alignment with the mission.
Coach and support faculty and staff to ensure professional progression and growth.
Meet with each teacher to develop goals, monitor progress, observe, evaluate, and provide timely feedback.
Advocate for internal and external opportunities that support growth and retention.
Lead new hires through an onboarding program that ensures understanding of the mission and vision.
School Culture
Lead faculty, staff, students, and parents to support a strong school culture that embraces the mission and vision; provide an engaging and supportive environment; and develop effective strategies to inspire students.
Ensure a positive student experience with extracurricular activities, including opportunities for athletic teams, clubs, and events.
Develop and implement restorative practices and a discipline strategy for students.
Relationship Management
Cultivate strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders: governing bodies, community partnerships, and student families.
Ensure compliance with governing bodies per charter petition.
Attend board meetings at least twice a year.
Maintain relationships with community partners.
School Operations
Ensure the school is accredited through WASC.
Create and maintain a balanced budget with the CFO; forecast, monitor, and manage budget.
Participate in audits of financial procedures.
Ensure understanding of financial requirements; authorize spending by signing expense reports and reviewing contracts.
Create fundraising goals and collaborate with development team.
Support on‑site operations and staff to keep the facility operational.
Design, implement, and manage a student attendance plan.
Collaborate with office manager for front‑desk, lunch program compliance, and federal/state/local compliance.
What You Need Key Qualities and Skills
Commitment to uphold Summit’s values, belief that all children deserve a rigorous and equitable education that prepares them for college and life.
Bachelor’s Degree is required.
A Master’s Degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or similar program is required.
Prior experience in school leadership is required.
A Teaching Credential in California or another US state is required, as is prior teaching experience.
An Administrative Credential in California or another US State is required.
Proficiency in Google Platforms, including Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Docs, and Google Slides.
Clear health and background check.
Who You Are About You
You maintain high expectations for all students and believe all students can find success in school, college, and life.
You thrive while collaborating and are excited to work with colleagues.
You share our vision to reimagine what schools should be and are excited to make an impact on the
#J-18808-Ljbffr