What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Culture & Instruction position at New School of San Francisco?
Director, Culture & Instruction at New School of San Francisco
Application Deadline
5/29/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
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$110,000 - $135,000 Annually
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Job Summary
Job Summary
The Middle School Director of Culture & Instruction plays a critical role in ensuring that every student experiences a rigorous, inclusive, and joyful learning environment where they feel a deep sense of belonging and are held to high academic expectations. This leader sets a vision where strong culture and strong instruction are inextricably linked, ensuring that systems, practices, and adult actions consistently drive student achievement and well-being. Through close collaboration with leadership, teachers, students, and families, this role develops, implements, and refines systems that support both excellent teaching and equitable student outcomes. The Director ensures that instructional practices, school culture, and student supports work cohesively to meet the needs of all learners.
Requirements / Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS: Deep belief in New School San Francisco’s mission, vision and values (required) Bachelor’s degree (required) Extensive experience and passion working with middle schoolers, families and staff from diverse backgrounds and with diverse learning needs, including – but not limited to – English Language learners, academically high-achieving students, students with IEPs, academically low-performing students, and students who have experienced trauma (required) Proven record of collaborating well on a team and building relationships with students and families (required) Deep commitment to equitable approaches, including — but not limited to — culturally responsive teaching, inclusion, anti-racist education, restorative practices, Universal Design for Learning, social emotional learning and data-informed instruction (required) Familiarity with Special Education accommodations and modifications, IEP implementation, and inclusive practices (required) Specialized behavior training (e.g. Restorative Practices, Applied Behavior Analysis, Crisis Prevention and Intervention) (strongly preferred) Bilingual in Spanish (preferred) Experience as a school leader and/or administrator (strongly preferred) CA Administrator’s credential (preferred)
Requirements / Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS: Deep belief in New School San Francisco’s mission, vision and values (required) Bachelor’s degree (required) Extensive experience and passion working with middle schoolers, families and staff from diverse backgrounds and with diverse learning needs, including – but not limited to – English Language learners, academically high-achieving students, students with IEPs, academically low-performing students, and students who have experienced trauma (required) Proven record of collaborating well on a team and building relationships with students and families (required) Deep commitment to equitable approaches, including — but not limited to — culturally responsive teaching, inclusion, anti-racist education, restorative practices, Universal Design for Learning, social emotional learning and data-informed instruction (required) Familiarity with Special Education accommodations and modifications, IEP implementation, and inclusive practices (required) Specialized behavior training (e.g. Restorative Practices, Applied Behavior Analysis, Crisis Prevention and Intervention) (strongly preferred) Bilingual in Spanish (preferred) Experience as a school leader and/or administrator (strongly preferred) CA Administrator’s credential (preferred)
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- CalPERS Retirement Benefits
Salary : $110,000 - $135,000