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Head of School 12M & Ed Tech Recruiting San Mateo, CA Job Details Full-time $275,000 - $325,000 a year 4 hours ago Qualifications Academic community engagement School experience Establishing local partnerships in a community engagement role Working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders Student recruitment Family collaboration in education Strategic planning in education Overseeing academic strategic planning Overseeing academic fundraising Collaboration with board members Continuous improvement Instructional leadership in education Decision making Positive school culture development Parent communication in school administration Developing strategic partnerships for an educational instituion Senior level Student-centered approaches (student motivation techniques) Board relations Full Job Description
Students with learning differences do not simply need accommodationthey need an educational environment intentionally designed around how they learn best. Students with learning differences can achieve just as much as their neurotypical peers; they simply require a different path. Stanbridge Academy was founded on this belief: that when a school is purposefully structured around the needs of its students, those students can thrive academically, socially, and personally. At Stanbridge, this mission is not aspirationalit is lived daily.
Founded in 1982 by speech therapist and parent Andi Jobe, the school was created to meet the needs of students who were not being served in traditional educational settings. Today, Stanbridge is a fully accredited K12 independent school in San Mateo, California, serving approximately 85 students. Through expert faculty, curated instructional approaches, and deeply personal student relationships, Stanbridge fosters an environment where neurodivergent learners can flourish. As the only school of its kind in the Bay Areaand now with both K12 Non-Public School (NPS) certification and an AG compliant high school programStanbridge serves a diverse student body from throughout the Bay Area.
Now, Stanbridge seeks its next
For a leader passionate about advancing an empowering educational model for neurodivergent learners, Stanbridge offers a rare opportunity: to lead a truly exceptional school at the forefront of specialized education.12M & Ed Tech Recruiting is running the search on behalf of Stanbridge Academy. Applications received by August 2 will receive priority review. (Applications received by August 17 will receive full consideration, but submission by the priority deadline is encouraged.) For application instructions and the full job opportunity statement, please visit: www.12MRecruiting.com/jobs/Stanbridge
Community Engagement, Visibility, & Strategic PartnershipsThe next head of school will be empowered to increase strategic outreach and professional partnerships that elevate awareness of the schools specialized expertise, strengthen enrollment pipelines, and reinforce Stanbridges role as a leader in specialized education.
Advancement, Fundraising, & Philanthropic EngagementStanbridge seeks a head of school that is able and eager to partner with the board and foster a culture of philanthropy that inspires meaningful engagement among families, alumni, faculty, and the broader school community.
Organizational Growth, Leadership Capacity, & Faculty SustainabilityAs the school evolves, there is an opportunity to further enhance organizational effectiveness, leadership capacity, and operational sustainability while preserving the close-knit, mission-driven culture that distinguishes the community.
Stanbridge is seeking...A student-centered and mission-driven leader dedicated to advancing neurodivergent education within an independent, non-public-school (NPS) settingA visionary and systems-oriented leader committed to continuous improvement and institutional sustainabilityA relationship-oriented communicator who can build and sustain external partnerships that support enrollment, philanthropy, and institutional visibility within the surrounding communityAn empathetic, accountable, and adaptable professional with sound judgment and a steady presenceAn innovative and forward-thinking leader with the ability to guide organizational growth and long-term strategic planningTO APPLYFor more information please visit the following link, which contains the job opportunity statement and complete application instructions.www.12MRecruiting.com/jobs/Stanbridge
HEAD OF SCHOOL
OPPORTUNITYStanbridge Academy, a fully accredited K-12 independent school in San Mateo, California that serves students with a range of neurodivergent learning profiles, seeks a head of school to start July 1, 2027.SUMMARYStudents with learning differences do not simply need accommodationthey need an educational environment intentionally designed around how they learn best. Students with learning differences can achieve just as much as their neurotypical peers; they simply require a different path. Stanbridge Academy was founded on this belief: that when a school is purposefully structured around the needs of its students, those students can thrive academically, socially, and personally. At Stanbridge, this mission is not aspirationalit is lived daily.
Founded in 1982 by speech therapist and parent Andi Jobe, the school was created to meet the needs of students who were not being served in traditional educational settings. Today, Stanbridge is a fully accredited K12 independent school in San Mateo, California, serving approximately 85 students. Through expert faculty, curated instructional approaches, and deeply personal student relationships, Stanbridge fosters an environment where neurodivergent learners can flourish. As the only school of its kind in the Bay Areaand now with both K12 Non-Public School (NPS) certification and an AG compliant high school programStanbridge serves a diverse student body from throughout the Bay Area.
Now, Stanbridge seeks its next
Head of School:
a gracious and strategic leader to guide the institution into its next chapter. With a gifted staff, a compelling mission, and newly expanded certifications, the school is poised for increased visibility and thoughtful growth. The next Head of School will serve as both visionary and stewardstrengthening community relationships, expanding Stanbridges impact on neurodivergent education, elevating faculty excellence, and safeguarding the schools deeply nurturing culture and mission alignment.For a leader passionate about advancing an empowering educational model for neurodivergent learners, Stanbridge offers a rare opportunity: to lead a truly exceptional school at the forefront of specialized education.12M & Ed Tech Recruiting is running the search on behalf of Stanbridge Academy. Applications received by August 2 will receive priority review. (Applications received by August 17 will receive full consideration, but submission by the priority deadline is encouraged.) For application instructions and the full job opportunity statement, please visit: www.12MRecruiting.com/jobs/Stanbridge
IMPORTANT
INFORMATIONLocation:
San Mateo, CAPriority Review Deadline:
August 2, 2026Application Deadline:
August 17, 2026Early Candidate Review:
AugustQuarterfinal Round (tentative): Late August to Early SeptemberSemifinal Round (tentative): Mid-September to Early OctoberFinal Round (tentative): Mid-October toEarly NovemberDecision Announced:
November 30, 2026Start Date:
July 1, 2027Classification:
Full-time, ExemptReports to:Board of TrusteesSalary Range:
$275,000$325,000KEY FUTURE PRIORITIESVision, Strategy, & Sustainable GrowthThe next head of school will play a key role in guiding this work, helping the community thoughtfully articulate a clear vision for the future while ensuring that strategic growth remains grounded in mission, programmatic coherence, and student success.Community Engagement, Visibility, & Strategic PartnershipsThe next head of school will be empowered to increase strategic outreach and professional partnerships that elevate awareness of the schools specialized expertise, strengthen enrollment pipelines, and reinforce Stanbridges role as a leader in specialized education.
Advancement, Fundraising, & Philanthropic EngagementStanbridge seeks a head of school that is able and eager to partner with the board and foster a culture of philanthropy that inspires meaningful engagement among families, alumni, faculty, and the broader school community.
Organizational Growth, Leadership Capacity, & Faculty SustainabilityAs the school evolves, there is an opportunity to further enhance organizational effectiveness, leadership capacity, and operational sustainability while preserving the close-knit, mission-driven culture that distinguishes the community.
THE SUCCESSFUL
CANDIDATEStanbridge invites candidates that have...A proven track-record of successful leadership tenures in K-12 educationExperience overseeing school teams in charge of academic, operational, and external affairsA deep commitment to the unique needs of neurodivergent learners and the educators that support them on a daily basisOutstanding communication, relationship-building, and decision-making skillsExperience partnering with boards, families, and community/government organizations.Stanbridge is seeking...A student-centered and mission-driven leader dedicated to advancing neurodivergent education within an independent, non-public-school (NPS) settingA visionary and systems-oriented leader committed to continuous improvement and institutional sustainabilityA relationship-oriented communicator who can build and sustain external partnerships that support enrollment, philanthropy, and institutional visibility within the surrounding communityAn empathetic, accountable, and adaptable professional with sound judgment and a steady presenceAn innovative and forward-thinking leader with the ability to guide organizational growth and long-term strategic planningTO APPLYFor more information please visit the following link, which contains the job opportunity statement and complete application instructions.www.12MRecruiting.com/jobs/Stanbridge