Director of Recruitment – Selection

Summit Public Schools

. Lead the network-wide strategy for recruitment and selection across all school-site and Home Office roles .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $122,349 - $144,543 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in talent acquisition and recruitment strategies, with a focus on building diverse candidate pipelines and enhancing employer branding. Proficient in managing recruitment systems and leading teams to drive effective hiring practices in K-12 education.

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Talent AcquisitionRecruitment StrategyPeople ManagementApplicant Tracking SystemsK-12 Education Experience

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Hard Skills

Recruitment Systems DesignDiversity and Equity StrategiesData AnalysisInterview Protocol DevelopmentTalent Pool Development

Soft Skills

CoachingChange ManagementCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Google WorkspaceApplicant Tracking Systems

Industry Keywords

K-12 EducationEmployer BrandingTalent ManagementBias MitigationProfessional Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the network-wide strategy for recruitment and selection across all school-site and Home Office roles
Build robust candidate pipelines and advance diversity and equity through fair, inclusive, and bias-aware selection processes
Define and elevate Summit's employer brand, recruitment messaging, candidate communications, and digital attraction channels
Build strategic partnerships with universities, placement agencies, and other organizations, including the Marshall Teacher Residency
Drive proactive sourcing strategies and build active talent pools for hard-to-fill, high-impact instructional and leadership roles
Analyze recruitment metrics in the Applicant Tracking System and other systems to evaluate funnel performance and report insights to senior leadership and the Board
Audit, build, and scale hiring tools, technologies, workflows, and interview protocols
Manage the Manager of Recruitment & Selection through goal setting, coaching, performance development, and role alignment
Coach hiring managers and school leaders on talent planning, inclusive selection, and structured interviewing
Lead change management across school and network leadership during recruitment system and hiring-practice updates
Partner with People Operations and Home Office leaders on onboarding, retention, talent management, and the people experience strategy
Deliver professional development and workshops on recruitment best practices, retention strategies, and bias mitigation
Perform related duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

A true passion for Summit Public Schools' mission to empower all students with the skills necessary to succeed in college, career, and life
5+ years of progressive talent acquisition and recruitment experience
Proven track record of designing, building, or scaling recruitment systems
1+ years of direct people management highly preferred
Experience in K-12 education, particularly working with or supporting school site leaders, highly preferred
Ability to travel across Summit school sites and attend recruitment events across the San Francisco Bay Area and Washington state when required
Demonstrated proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems and Google Workspace
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Must meet all health clearance requirements
Must successfully pass reference, background, and criminal history checks in accordance with applicable Education Code requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement plan
Personal leave
Sick leave
12 paid holidays
At least 3 weeks of organization-wide closures during the year
Multiple health plans
Multiple dental plans
Multiple vision plans at a fraction of the cost
Employee life insurance at no cost
Employee disability insurance at no cost