<p>Turnaround Dean of Culture & Instruction SY 2026 2027The Turnaround Dean of Culture and Instruction Dean works to develop faculty in implementing High Quality Instructional Material resources in their classroom teaching supports the on site California induction program and supports teacher coaching The Turnaround Dean of Culture and instruction also intervenes maintains and executes systems for student culture inclusive of discipline and restoration Specific to turnaround schools the dean will lead and support initiatives throughout the year focused on rapidly improving student learning outcomes and school climate as assigned by the Executive Director or members of the home office supporting the school The Turnaround Dean should possess strong relationship skills have the ability to develop efficient progress monitoring systems and display strong organization and management skills These leaders should be decisive urgency driven and highly focused 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 be well versed in analyzing data and using data on a regular basis to develop action plans and drive towards outcomes Candidates must deeply value collaboration and be willing to both offer and receive honest actionable and timely feedback Who We AreWhat 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 3300 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 educators to join our team to help prepare our students for a fulfilled life Join us What Youll Do A Summit Public Schools Turnaround Dean of Culture & Instruction will have the following responsibilities Coach beginning teachers through Summits Induction program Hold weekly coaching sessions and regular observations of coachees Support coachees with clear feedback and actionable next steps Coordinate with Summits strategic partners Design build and facilitate professional development experiences for the School faculty Communicate faculty progress with the school leadership Assume various campus support and leadership roles as needed Leading anti bias and anti racist school culture projects and programs Developing high functioning faculty and teams Initiating tracking and completing restorative processes Defining clear metrics of success for student culture Collaborating with a team to prioritize needs and develop action plans for students who need proactive behavior support Monitoring these metrics and adapting support implementation and program based on identified needs Creating systematic proactive supports for those implementing projectsprograms including formal professional development materials and experiences when appropriate Following through with action plans Oversee school restorative practices and discipline Responding to classroom referrals in a timely way Holding restorative student intervention sessions Holding restorative family intervention meetings Communicating discipline cases and outcomes with stakeholders Holding students accountable to disciplinary consequences and next steps Collecting and tracking discipline data to identify students of concern Collaborating with the school leaders and network strategic partners in cases of escalated disciplinary infractions Co Leader of School Turnaround Work Constant progress monitoring attendance behavior assessment and using data to drive dailyweekly decisions Supporting work at the school site across all grades Intervening immediately when students fall behind Addressing chronic underperformance academics culture attendance Focusing tightly on instructional quality and rigor Implementing specific aligned instructional strategies schoolwide Supporting on other turnaround work and initiatives as assigned by the Executive Director What you needCommitment to uphold Summits values belief that all children deserve a rigorous and equitable education that prepares them for college and for life Bachelors Degree a Masters Degree in Education andor participation in the Leadership Fellows program is preferred but not required Teaching Credential in California clear credential Washington or another US State equivalent Teaching experience within a Summit school or extensive teaching experience elsewhere required Clear health and background check Who you areAbout 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 your colleagues You find positivity in shared successes You share our vision to reimagine what schools should be and are excited to make an impact on the public education landscape You are empathetic and culturally competent Youre proactively facilitate courageous conversations to advance anti bias anti racist practices and dismantle racism in our organization You are data driven and have the ability to collect evaluate and utilize data in meaningful ways You have expertise in planning learning experiences that model skills based personalized instruction You are positive and resilient in the face of big challenges You take initiative and ownership in driving your work to meet personal and team goals You possess strong people management and relationship skills with the ability to motivate inspire develop and communicate with a diverse group of teachers leaders staff members and community members You have an ability to apply honest actionable and timely feedback that results in improved performance You have a strategic mindset when it comes to executing professional development initiatives You thrive in innovative environments and are comfortable with the ambiguity that can come with a dynamic and progressive workplace Youre committed to continuous improvement see feedback as a positive and have a growth mindset What You GetIn addition to joining a highly motivated team and engaging in meaningful work youll have access to a comprehensive suite of benefits including a retirement plan unlimited take what you need PTO policy 11 paid holidays and 3 weeks of organization wide closures during the year You and your dependents will have access to multiple health dental and vision plans at 25 cost we cover the other 75 and employee life and disability insurance at no cost Our compensation policy strives to be equitable and transparent The salary for this position starts at 108659 and goes up to 128546 commensurate with experience and qualifications Summit is an equal opportunity employer We believe that diversity equity and inclusion are directly intertwined with education We are ALL better when we are able to bring our whole selves to work and honor each others voices across identities cultural backgrounds and life experiences We welcome and encourage applications from individuals who are members of historically marginalized communities Spanish language proficiency is a plus</p>