Washington State Charter School Commission - Executive Director Job at State of Washington State of Washington Charter School Commission
State of Washington State of Washington Charter School Commission Olympia, WA
Description
Washington State Charter School Commission
Executive Director
$150,000 to $170,000
KEES has been exclusively retained by the Washington State Charter School Commission in its search for an Executive Director , in Olympia, Washington.
The Executive Director will be adept at navigating complex legal and political issues as the Commission representative and recognizing that political support for charter public schools is critical for the sector to grow and thrive. The ED will be comfortable working with a variety of stakeholders to advance agendas, including the Legislature, Governor’s Office, Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), educational organizations, the media, citizen groups, other state agencies, school districts, and representatives of other local and federal government offices.
As someone who easily builds relationships and is an advocate for the entire charter public school system, the next ED will identify key partners at the community, school, and school districts level that can be coalesced to prioritize student outcomes and sustainability metrics for all operating schools, and the benefit of all students. The successful candidate will have increased public knowledge of the facts about Washington charter public schools and charter law to raise awareness and shift public understanding of the value public charter schools bring to their communities, families, and students.
Some specific requirements include:
- A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in leadership and management, with documented ability to manage staff and lead teams.
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing educational equity and strong educational outcomes for all students, preferably within charter public schools, as well as an ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures across the state.
- Proven ability to build strong external relationships with a variety of public leaders, systemically marginalized communities, educational leaders, partner organizations, volunteers, and other stakeholders.
- Strong experience working directly with a Board of appointed and governmental officials.
- Success in advocating for or obtaining adequate financial resources for a public entity.
- Proven success in building strong and productive work teams with a focus on mentoring and nurturing staff development.
This position offers a competitive salary with strong benefits. Compensation is expected to fall in the range of $150,000 to $170,000 commensurate with experience. Relocation might be considered. Full-time employees are eligible for health, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, professional development allowance, sick days, and holidays, including a holiday shut-down from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day.
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KEES (formerly Alford Executive Search) is a nonprofit executive search firm that builds
diverse teams and dynamic leaders in the nonprofit and public entity sectors. A woman owned and operated firm, KEES offers a full array of nonprofit consulting services including executive search, leadership development, interim staffing, and HR support.
About Washington State Charter School Commission:
Established in April 2013, the Washington State Charter School Commission was formed as an independent state agency that exists to authorize and oversee high-quality charter public schools throughout Washington with an emphasis
on schools designed to expand opportunities for students who have not been served well in other educational settings.
The Washington State Charter School Commission’s mission is to authorize high quality charter public schools and provide effective oversight and transparent accountability to improve educational outcomes for the communities they serve. The Commission is the state’s only non-district and statewide charter public school authorizer and is governed by an 11-member board of appointed officials. Led by the Executive Director and guided by the Commission’s Strategic Plan, the Commission staff leads the charter public school application process, manages the authorization work, and provides support services to Washington state charter public schools.
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