Dean of Faculty Development and Culture

Job Details

Lick-Wilmerding High School - San Francisco CA

Full Time

Bachelors Degree

$185000.00 - $215000.00 Salary / year

None

Full-Time

Education

Position Summary

Lick-Wilmerding High School is a private school with public purpose serving 560 students in grades 9-12 in San Francisco. Since its founding in 1895 as a vocational school Lick-Wilmerding High School has built upon a long tradition of valuing and integrating the liberal arts sciences technical arts visual arts and performing arts to offer a robust college-prep curriculum. LWHS has a rich and distinctive academic program with thriving departments vibrant student life and signature initiatives like the Center for Civic Engagement and the Public Purpose Program. Faculty and students are passionate engaged and driven by values that reach far beyond the classroom.

At this pivotal moment LWHS seeks a Dean of Faculty Development and Culture (DFDC) to build a strong faculty culture that supports the schools academic vision. Working closely with the new Assistant Head of School for Academics the DFDC will align faculty development recruitment and retention with the schools evolving academic vision creating an environment where faculty are supported and equipped to deliver on the schools mission. Key opportunities for the DFDC include building clear pathways for faculty growth strengthening mentorship and onboarding systems to attract and retain a diverse group of excellent teachers and creating structures that center faculty voice and well-being in school decisions. The DFDC will report to the Assistant Head of School for Academics and will start July 1 2026.

Areas of Focus

Recruitment Hiring and Retention

The DFDC will build and sustain a diverse excellent faculty by creating comprehensive systems that attract select and retain outstanding educators. This includes overseeing the academic hiring process in partnership with the Director of Human Resources and leading a dynamic onboarding process that integrates new faculty through initial orientation year-long mentorship and ongoing support. To promote long-term retention the DFDC will establish pathways for continuous professional growth and monitor faculty experience through regular check-ins and climate assessments. By strengthening these systems and creating clear expectations the DFDC will ensure that LWHS attracts mission-aligned educators and provides the support necessary to retain them over time.

Development Growth and Community Building

The DFDC will cultivate a thriving faculty culture where educators are empowered to grow professionally and contribute meaningfully to the school community. Through regular classroom observations coaching and mentorship and oversight of a robust $350k professional development budget the DFDC will create clear pathways for faculty advancement and leadership development. Beyond individual growth the DFDC will strengthen community by creating structures that center faculty voice in decision-making prioritize educator well-being and foster collegial collaboration across departments ensuring that professional learning is both personally meaningful and enriches the broader school culture.

Supervision Observation and Evaluation

The DFDC will establish transparent growth-oriented systems for faculty supervision observation and evaluation that support instructional excellence and align with LWHSs academic vision. This includes developing and refining observation and evaluation processes conducting regular classroom visits and providing actionable feedback that supports continuous improvement. Working closely with the Assistant Head of School the DFDC will manage faculty assignments oversee duty allocations and when necessary partner with Human Resources to create professional development plans that address performance concerns. Through annual reflection processes and ongoing dialogue the DFDC will ensure that supervision and evaluation practices strengthen teaching quality while honoring the professional expertise and growth trajectories of all faculty members.

Duties

Faculty Hiring and Onboarding

Oversee the academic hiring process for faculty positions in collaboration with the Director of Human Resources

• Develop and implement comprehensive interview training for all faculty involved in recruitment and interviewing working with the Dean of Equity Inclusion and Belonging and Director of Human Resourcesas appropriate
• Lead a dynamic comprehensive process for integrating new faculty into the School involving key stakeholders; this includes initial orientation careful mentorship throughout the first year of employment at LWHS and ongoing support over time
• Run the Department Chair search process in collaboration with the Assistant Head of School

Faculty Development and Evaluation

Regularly visit classrooms and observe teaching supporting faculty in their continued professional growth

Faculty Management and Support

Hold policies related to faculty job expectations and lead the annual review of the Faculty Guidebook

Administrative Responsibilities

Report to the Assistant Head of School and perform other duties as assigned

Communicate weekly with FacStaff via the Head Heart Heads (HHH) weekly newsletter coordinating with all admin to gather information and updates

Actively participate in admin meetings committees and ongoing strategic planning

Monitor the general safety of members of the school community including responsibilities such as admin on duty in partnership with the Administrative Team

Monitor the implementation of the L-W Crisis Management Plan respond to school emergencies and work collaboratively with other administrators in emergency situations

Qualities and Qualifications

How to Apply

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Key Skills

Fiscal Management,Teacher Coaching,Classroom Management,Classroom Experience,Education Administration,Strategic Planning,Teaching,Curriculum Development,Administrative Experience,Cordova,Leadership Experience,Program Development

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 185000 - 215000