Director of Technical Assistance School Governance (Charter School Commission)

EXEMPT JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Director of Technical Assistance-School Governance

Salary: $105000 - $112000

Open Until Filled - Applications will be reviewed every Monday

The Washington State Charter School Commission (CSC) seeks to fill aDirector of Technical Assistance (DTA) School Governance in the Commision. Thisfull-time permanentpositionis based in Olympia Washington. Thisposition may be eligible for partial telework after onboarding/training is complete. Telework is a combination of in-building and off-site days.

The Washington State Charter School Commission (Commission) is an independent state agency. Our mission is to authorize high-quality charter public schools especially those designed to expand opportunities for students historically underserved in public education and to ensure the highest standards of accountability and oversight. The Commission is guided by its Educational Equity Policy: we hold both a moral and legal obligation to cultivate schools where socio-economic status race gender language sexual orientation national origin and disability do not predict academic or life outcomes. Educational equity benefits all students and strengthens communities.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit to review the Commissions Strategic Plan and Educational Equity Policy.

MISSION

To authorize high-quality charter public schools and provide effective oversight and transparent accountability to improve educational outcomes for at-risk students.

VISION

Foster innovation and ensure excellence so that every student has access to and thrives in a high-quality public school.

Position Overview

The Director of Technical Assistance (DTA) School Governance strengthens the people who make charter schools work: students and families whose voices must be centered board members who hold community trust and leaders who need the skills and confidence to govern wisely. The DTA builds authentic partnerships coaches school leaders and board members through complex decisions and the requirements that keep schools aligned with their commitments to students and families and creates spaces where communities shape school futures. This role views governance as human stewardshipensuring decisions honor lived experiences build belonging and advance equitable opportunity. The DTA role is highly relational and field-based with approximately 50% of time spent in schools and traveling across the state to engage directly with school communities boards and families. The role requires deep expertise in nonprofit governance along with strong familiarity with public education (including K12 and/or charter law) strong facilitation and training skills and a commitment to equity and collective accountability.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

People-Centered Stewardship & Capacity Building

• Serve as the Commissions primary contact for a portfolio of schools building trust-based relationships that balance accountability with support.
• Lead school performance conversations through site visits board observations and community engagement that elevate student and family experiences.
• Guide the charter renewal process by documenting how schools and boards advance equity and serve their communities with integrity.
• Implement accountability practices that emphasize human outcomes while as well as strong academic financial and organizational foundations.
• Provide clear actionable coaching to help leaders and boards govern well and adapt to evolving challenges.
• Build authentic relationships with board members supporting their roles as stewards of community trust.
• Design training coaching and retreats that strengthen governance skills while centering equity and cultural responsiveness.
• Support boards through complex situations (leadership transitions financial challenges potential closure) with transparency care and community alignment.
• Promote board practices that are inclusive relational and accountable to the people they serve.

Community Engagement & Belonging

• Foster opportunities for families students and partners to shape school decision-making.
• Lead the Commissions complaint process to ensure it is accessible culturally responsive and family centered.
• Represent the Commission at community events and forums to build trust and shared responsibility for student success.
• Integrate community voices into governance practices and policy development.

Continuous Learning & Shared Growth

Required Qualifications

• Relevant degree-such as Education Policy Public Administration Business Administration or related field. Additional qualifying experience may substitute year for year for education. (Additional qualifying experience must be of the same type and in the same fields as those listed above.)
• Minimum of five years of experience in public education nonprofit governance school leadership or a related field.
• Experience coaching leaders and boards through growth and conflict.
• Expertise in nonprofit governance and organizational leadership.
• Familiarity with K12 education law policy or practice.
• Proven ability to navigate conflict successfully in high pressure high stakes environments.
• Commitment to racial equity cultural responsiveness and authentic community partnership.

Desired Qualifications

Compensation

The annual compensation for the position is $105000 - $112000 per year and will depend upon experience educational background and qualifications. Washington State has a generous benefit package including health dental and life insurance retirement and an optional deferred compensation program. Please go to the following websites for benefit information; for information regarding health benefits and for retirement plan information. This position serves at the pleasure of the Executive Director and is civil service exempt. This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.

Application Process

Those interested in this position must apply through. Applications must include the following documents in MSWord and PDF format only:

• A letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement.
• A current résumé and.
• A list of three or more professional references.

Please addressany questions to:

Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
600 Washington Street Southeast
Olympia Washington 98504-7200

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