Dean of Expeditions (Candidate Pool), SY 25- 26 (California)

Dean of Expeditions (Candidate Pool), SY 25-26 (California)

Summit Public Schools invites experienced educators and community partners to lead the Expeditions Program at our San Jose, CA site. The Dean will oversee a team of approximately 10 faculty and staff, coordinate community partnerships, and ensure students receive meaningful, aligned experiences during Expeditions and throughout the school year.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as acting Executive Director for 8 weeks of the year.
• Coach, mentor, and support Expeditions teachers, staff, and contractors.
• Collaborate with school and network leadership on shared Expeditions staff initiatives.
• Coordinate with other Expeditions Deans and the Director of Expeditions to plan 4 weeks of staff professional development each year.
• Share best practices, cultivate external partnerships, and manage community‑partner submissions, contracts, and quality criteria.
• Develop and maintain systems that align student experiences with the school’s mission, support student reflection, and streamline scheduling.
• Lead all faculty, staff, and parents in fostering a strong school culture that embraces the school’s vision, values restorative practices, and supports student growth during Expeditions.
• Oversee logistics and safety for field trips, off‑campus experiences, and transportation in partnership with the Dean of Operations.
• Ensure compliance with attendance, safety, and incident reporting requirements during expeditions rounds.

Key Qualities and Skills

What You’re Like

What You’ll Get

Competitive salary range : $103,663 – $122,635 (commensurate with experience). Benefits include a retirement plan, unlimited PTO, 11 paid holidays, three weeks of organization‑wide closures, comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans (25% cost to employee), life and disability insurance at no cost, and a supportive, inclusive culture.

San Jose, CA – 3 weeks ago

Equal Opportunity

Summit Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our organization and the communities we serve.

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