Lead Executive Director, Washington 25- 26

Lead Executive Director, Washington - 2025-2026

The Lead Executive Director, Washington is in charge of ensuring that the mission and vision of our Washington schools is implemented effectively, ensuring that academic programs accelerate positive outcomes for all students. The Lead Executive Director is both responsible for leading their individual school and working to ensure longevity and vitality in all of our Washington schools

The Lead Executive Director, Washington 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 Lead Executive Director, Washginton will also foster relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to meet budgetary, academic, and talent goals. They will work strategically to develop our vision and mission across our schools and deepen our impact in the state.

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.

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:

Regional Leadership:

• Work across Washington school sites to ensure a cohesive regional vision

• Build relationships with funders, policymakers and external partners in WA state

• Strategic thinking for growth and relocation

• Implement and oversee pilots for program evolution

Strategic Vision

• Create a schools-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.

  • This includes implementing a training system and fostering 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.

  • This includes maintaining 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.

  • This includes following all testing protocols, training all proctors appropriately, collaborating with Special Education teachers to provide any testing accommodations, and fostering a culture that respects the importance of standardized tests.

• Ensure that all courses offered are approved through the UC system

  • Design, implement and manage a UC course