What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dean of Instruction & Culture: SY 25- 26 position at Summit Public Schools (Santa Clara)?
Dean of Instruction & Culture - 2025- 2026
The Dean of Instruction and Culture works to develop faculty in implementing Summit
Learning in their classroom teaching, supports with induction and intervenes, maintains, and
executes student discipline on campus. The Dean will also implement programs and initiatives
on campus to build and positively impact a strong anti-bias anti-racist school culture through
relationship building and effective restorative practices. The Dean should possess strong
relationship skills, have the ability to develop efficient progress monitoring systems, and display
strong organization and management skills.
Candidates must be strong instructional leaders and be able to quickly internalize the
expectations of the Summit classroom and coach developing teachers to meet those
expectations. 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 12 schools serving over 4,000 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:
A Summit Public Schools Dean of Instruction & Culture will have the following responsibilities:
Coach beginning teachers through Summit’s Induction program
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Hold weekly coaching sessions and regular observations of coachees.
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Support coachees with clear feedback and actionable next steps.
Salary : $94,186 - $123,942