Summit Public Schools
Richmond, Surrey
Career Opportunities with Summit Public Schools A great place to work. Careers At Summit Public Schools Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. Summit Public Schools is looking for an Associate General Counsel who is a problem-solver, results-oriented, excels at critical thinking and clear writing, and has exceptional interpersonal skills. The candidate must be a highly motivated individual who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and wants to positively impact the lives of students by improving K-12 public education. You will work directly with and report to the Chief Legal Officer. 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 collectively prepares 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 3,000 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: Responsibilities: The Associate General Counsel will be the second member of the legal team and will support the Chief Legal Officer on a range of issues that impact Summit Public Schools. This is an opportunity with significant responsibility and the opportunity to have an immediate impact on students enrolled in a network of charter schools in California and Washington. This role provides exposure to the full range of responsibilities typically associated with a General Counsel, preparing the Associate General Counsel for future leadership opportunities in the legal field and nonprofit sector. Key Responsibilities will include: Serve as a thought partner to the Chief Legal Officer and senior leadership on governance, compliance, and risk strategy. Navigate complex issues across multiple jurisdictions (California and Washington), with exposure to evolving charter law and nonprofit governance Advise on charter and education law and apply it to Summit's schools in California and Washington. Manage outside counsel in litigation, dispute resolution, and other high-risk matters. Draft, review, and negotiate agreements critical to operations and innovation. Oversee compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. Provide legal advice and resolve disputes in special education matters. Support the development and implementation of organizational policies. Advise on corporate law, nonprofit operations, and education codes. Deliver training and actionable guidance on legal and compliance issues to staff. More specifically, you can expect to: Support Our Schools: Support the Diverse Learners team on special education matters, including FAPE. Serve as lead attorney on labor and employment matters, including collective bargaining, contract administration, and employee relations. Represent Summit with charter authorizers, oversight agencies, and external stakeholders. Advise on high-stakes charter renewals, policy shifts, and public accountability. Support school leaders on state and federal law obligations under our charters. Advise on finance, governance, philanthropy, and strategic partnerships. Ensure legal alignment with Summit's innovation and growth initiatives. Support the Government and Public Affairs team on legislation and external engagement. Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and strategic agreements. Draft, review, and prepare governance documents, including board memoranda, resolutions, and policies. Provide legal advice on student matters, including safety, confidentiality, and school norms. Support Strategic Services and other Home Office Functions: Provide legal expertise and guidance to the network leadership team. Ensure compliance with California's Brown Act, Political Reform Act, and Public Records Act. Ensure compliance with Washington's Open Public Meetings Act and nonprofit governance laws. Advise governing boards and leadership teams on legislative trends and recommend responses. Partner with HR to ensure employment law compliance and resolve employee relations matters. Provide legal support to finance and data operations teams. Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects and take on related duties as assigned, with opportunities to expand expertise while advancing Summit's missio. What You Need: Required Skills & Experience: A true passion for our organization's mission to empower all students with the skills necessary to succeed in college, career, and life Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctor degree from an accredited school of law Member in good standing of the State Bar of California and/or Washington State Bar Association 3-5 years of experience in either education law or legal experience representing a local education agency in some capacity Experience with applicable federal and state laws and regulations relating to public education, including the California Education Code and Revised Code of Washington, with an emphasis on special education and/or employment law preferred. Who You Are: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and across diverse stakeholders Excellent interpersonal, writing, communication and presentation skills Outstanding organizational skills with extraordinary attention to detail Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects, under tight deadlines Ability to analyze statutes and regulations quickly to provide practical advice Ability to independently make decisions balancing legal requirements and business/managerial needs, and to efficiently and effectively communicate with non-lawyers Ability to present complex and sensitive issues to managers in a concise and effective manner. Experience taking on projects involving unfamiliar subject matters. Ability to collaborate and build relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders. Ability to evaluate risk and resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) or Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint) What You Get: In addition to joining a highly motivated team and engaging in meaningful work, you'll have access to a comprehensive suite of benefits including a retirement plan, "take what you need" personal leave policy, 12 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 $157,651 and goes up to $186,503 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 other's 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.
Career Opportunities with Summit Public Schools A great place to work. Careers At Summit Public Schools Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. Summit Public Schools is looking for an Associate General Counsel who is a problem-solver, results-oriented, excels at critical thinking and clear writing, and has exceptional interpersonal skills. The candidate must be a highly motivated individual who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and wants to positively impact the lives of students by improving K-12 public education. You will work directly with and report to the Chief Legal Officer. 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 collectively prepares 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 3,000 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: Responsibilities: The Associate General Counsel will be the second member of the legal team and will support the Chief Legal Officer on a range of issues that impact Summit Public Schools. This is an opportunity with significant responsibility and the opportunity to have an immediate impact on students enrolled in a network of charter schools in California and Washington. This role provides exposure to the full range of responsibilities typically associated with a General Counsel, preparing the Associate General Counsel for future leadership opportunities in the legal field and nonprofit sector. Key Responsibilities will include: Serve as a thought partner to the Chief Legal Officer and senior leadership on governance, compliance, and risk strategy. Navigate complex issues across multiple jurisdictions (California and Washington), with exposure to evolving charter law and nonprofit governance Advise on charter and education law and apply it to Summit's schools in California and Washington. Manage outside counsel in litigation, dispute resolution, and other high-risk matters. Draft, review, and negotiate agreements critical to operations and innovation. Oversee compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. Provide legal advice and resolve disputes in special education matters. Support the development and implementation of organizational policies. Advise on corporate law, nonprofit operations, and education codes. Deliver training and actionable guidance on legal and compliance issues to staff. More specifically, you can expect to: Support Our Schools: Support the Diverse Learners team on special education matters, including FAPE. Serve as lead attorney on labor and employment matters, including collective bargaining, contract administration, and employee relations. Represent Summit with charter authorizers, oversight agencies, and external stakeholders. Advise on high-stakes charter renewals, policy shifts, and public accountability. Support school leaders on state and federal law obligations under our charters. Advise on finance, governance, philanthropy, and strategic partnerships. Ensure legal alignment with Summit's innovation and growth initiatives. Support the Government and Public Affairs team on legislation and external engagement. Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and strategic agreements. Draft, review, and prepare governance documents, including board memoranda, resolutions, and policies. Provide legal advice on student matters, including safety, confidentiality, and school norms. Support Strategic Services and other Home Office Functions: Provide legal expertise and guidance to the network leadership team. Ensure compliance with California's Brown Act, Political Reform Act, and Public Records Act. Ensure compliance with Washington's Open Public Meetings Act and nonprofit governance laws. Advise governing boards and leadership teams on legislative trends and recommend responses. Partner with HR to ensure employment law compliance and resolve employee relations matters. Provide legal support to finance and data operations teams. Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects and take on related duties as assigned, with opportunities to expand expertise while advancing Summit's missio. What You Need: Required Skills & Experience: A true passion for our organization's mission to empower all students with the skills necessary to succeed in college, career, and life Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctor degree from an accredited school of law Member in good standing of the State Bar of California and/or Washington State Bar Association 3-5 years of experience in either education law or legal experience representing a local education agency in some capacity Experience with applicable federal and state laws and regulations relating to public education, including the California Education Code and Revised Code of Washington, with an emphasis on special education and/or employment law preferred. Who You Are: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and across diverse stakeholders Excellent interpersonal, writing, communication and presentation skills Outstanding organizational skills with extraordinary attention to detail Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects, under tight deadlines Ability to analyze statutes and regulations quickly to provide practical advice Ability to independently make decisions balancing legal requirements and business/managerial needs, and to efficiently and effectively communicate with non-lawyers Ability to present complex and sensitive issues to managers in a concise and effective manner. Experience taking on projects involving unfamiliar subject matters. Ability to collaborate and build relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders. Ability to evaluate risk and resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) or Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint) What You Get: In addition to joining a highly motivated team and engaging in meaningful work, you'll have access to a comprehensive suite of benefits including a retirement plan, "take what you need" personal leave policy, 12 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 $157,651 and goes up to $186,503 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 other's 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.
Summit Public Schools
Richmond, Surrey
Career Opportunities with Summit Public Schools A great place to work. Careers At Summit Public Schools Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. Dean of Culture & Instruction (Candidate Pool), SY25-26 (California) 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 . 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 3,300 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: Coach beginning teachers through Summit's Induction program Hold weekly coaching sessions and regular observations of coachees. Support coachees with clear feedback and actionable next steps. Coordinate with Summit's 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 projects/programs, 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. What you need: Commitment to uphold Summit's values, belief that all children deserve a rigorous and equitable education that prepares them for college and for life Bachelor's Degree (a Master's Degree in Education and/or 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 are: About 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 share 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. You're 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. You're committed to continuous improvement, see feedback as a positive, and have a growth mindset. What You Get: In addition to joining a highly motivated team and engaging in meaningful work, you'll 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 $103,663 and goes up to $122,635 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 other's 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.
Career Opportunities with Summit Public Schools A great place to work. Careers At Summit Public Schools Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. Dean of Culture & Instruction (Candidate Pool), SY25-26 (California) 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 . 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 3,300 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: Coach beginning teachers through Summit's Induction program Hold weekly coaching sessions and regular observations of coachees. Support coachees with clear feedback and actionable next steps. Coordinate with Summit's 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 projects/programs, 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. What you need: Commitment to uphold Summit's values, belief that all children deserve a rigorous and equitable education that prepares them for college and for life Bachelor's Degree (a Master's Degree in Education and/or 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 are: About 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 share 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. You're 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. You're committed to continuous improvement, see feedback as a positive, and have a growth mindset. What You Get: In addition to joining a highly motivated team and engaging in meaningful work, you'll 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 $103,663 and goes up to $122,635 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 other's 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.