What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dean of Expeditions: SY 25- 26 position at Summit Public Schools (Contra Costa)?
The Dean of Expeditions will be responsible for ensuring the effective, efficient, and values
aligned implementation of the Expeditions Program at the school site-
“explore your passions,
find your path”
.
Reporting to the Executive Director for site-based work and the Director of Expeditions for
program-based work, the Dean of Expeditions will be the school leader during the site’s
Expeditions rounds and will lead the cultivation of community partnerships and best-fit
experience options for students during the weeks the site is not in Expeditions. The Dean will
oversee Expeditions approximately 10 faculty and staff that are part of their “home” campus as
well as those that join part-time. They will also be responsible for the support and management
of community partners.
Additionally, the Dean of Expeditions will work with other campus leadership to ensure strong
systems and resources are in place to promote reflection on experiences and conversation
between mentors and their mentees that support student development of their Concrete Next
Step.
The ideal candidate is a results-driven, systems-oriented leader with people and project
management experience. The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication skills, and
can quickly cultivate robust community partnerships and build strong relationships with faculty,
families, staff, and students. Candidates must deeply value collaboration and be willing to both
offer and receive honest, actionable, and timely feedback.
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.
Summit is a leading network of public schools that prepare a diverse student population for
success in a four-year college and to be thoughtful, contributing members of society. We
operate 14 schools serving over 4,500 students in the Bay Area and Washington state. 100% of
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Salary : $113,347 - $149,157