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| Company Name: |
Midland School |
| Location: |
Los Olivos, CA United States |
| Position Type: |
Full Time |
| Post Date: |
12/03/2025 |
| Expire Date: |
02/03/2026 |
| Job Categories: |
Education |
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Academic Dean
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Oversee Midland’s academic program (including faculty support and professional development) around competency-based curriculum development, instructional quality, assessment practices, and academic reporting.
Supervise and support the Learning Support team; oversee academic accommodations, learning plans, and student academic support systems.
Serve as primary liaison among parents, students, and teachers, including communication, conflict resolution, and academic guidance.
Coordinate and advance DEIJ integration across the curriculum and academic programming (e.g., film fests, DEIJ Summit, Experiential Saturdays).
Manage key academic, administrative, and registrar tasks such as course change requests, transcript management, grade reporting, Curriculum Guide updates, UC A–G course approval, placement testing, honors/regular course approvals,
Teach 1-2 courses (or equivalent) as part of a full-time faculty role
Full participant in student life at a boarding school (e.g. faculty on duty, sports/activities coach, 6-day work week, etc.)
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in education or a related field strongly preferred
Significant classroom teaching experience at the secondary level
Proven leadership experience in an academic or school administrative role
Strong understanding of competency-based education, curriculum design, academic standards, student support systems, and inclusive pedagogical practices
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate complex conversations, mediate conflict, and partner effectively with students, families, and faculty
Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging in academic and curricular contexts
Ability to manage multiple programs and priorities with organization, clarity, and follow-through
Experience coaching, supporting, or evaluating faculty, or a clear readiness to step into that work
Comfort and enthusiasm for the full scope of boarding school life, including a six-day weekly schedule and regular engagement with students and colleagues outside the classroom.
Successful completion of a criminal background check, driving clearance, and TB screening
Additional Desired Experience:
Wilderness Medical experience (e.g. Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder)
Related academic degree (Masters in Teaching or Education preferred)
Experience in boarding or residential education environments
Other skills and interests to share with our community - coaching athletics & activities, elective classes, performing arts (please share specifics via cover letter)
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| Contact Name: | Kim Cooper |
| Company Name: |
Midland School |
| Contact Email: | kim@indyschoolconsultancy.com |
| Website: | https://www.storydoc.com/0e32ac36b2e1eb7b19dbdeb7a0f8fe54/17422-068b-c6e-11ed-b27d0a578153/695ab0792393bbd829d2f02b |
Company Description:
Midland School, a distinctive co-educational boarding school for grades 9-12, is located on a 2,860-acre ranch at the edge of the Los Padres National Forest. Midland has been a leader of place-based and experiential college preparatory education since 1932. Everything we do—from the courses we choose to teach, to how we maintain our campus, to the way we feed ourselves— originates from an intentional curriculum that focuses not only on academics, but also on leadership, community, and stewardship. Our students live a cell-phone-free high school experience, close to nature.
Our campus residential community is filled with outdoor enthusiasts, farmers, animal lovers, artists and, of course, friendly and talented faculty and staff. If you would like to be a part of a team dedicated to teaching the value of a lifetime of learning, self-reliance, simplicity and a responsibility to community, we invite you to apply.
This position is open until filled. The start date is July 2026.
Applicants should first carefully review the minimum qualifications and the Midland School website to learn more about our school. To apply, please contact Kim Cooper or Tim Viands. We can be reached at kim@indyschoolconsultancy.com or tim@indyschoolconsultancy.com.
A cover letter expressing interest in this position
A current resume / CV
A list of five professional references
As the process moves forward, selected candidates may be asked to submit:
Writing samples specific for this search
Complete a battery of competency assessments
Complete a candidate questionnaire
Midland School is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among our employees.
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