Director of Technical Assistance - School Governance (Charter School Commission)

Director Of Technical Assistance-School Governance

The Washington State Charter School Commission (CSC) seeks to fill a Director Of Technical Assistance (DTA) School Governance in the Commission. This full-time permanent position is based in Olympia, Washington. This position 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.

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

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

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.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Serve as the Commission's 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.

Foster opportunities for families, students, and partners to shape school decision-making.

Lead the Commission's 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.

Document and share promising practices in governance and engagement to build collective knowledge.

Contribute to Commission and school learning by integrating research, reflection, and community wisdom.

Track national and local trends in authorizing, nonprofit governance, and equity practices to keep the Commission's work people-focused and innovative.

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.

Experience in program evaluation, policy development, or systems-level improvement.

Background in school leadership, governance, or authorizing.

Demonstrated ability to design and deliver ongoing capacity-building technical assistance

Experience developing scalable systems while honoring community context and lived realities.

Skilled communicator and facilitator

Comfortable building systems in emerging or start-up contexts.

Ability to thrive in a small, nimble team with a collaborative, responsive culture.

A demonstrated understanding of governance as stewardship of community trust.

The annual compensation for the position is $105,000 - $112,000 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; www.hca.wa.gov for information regarding health benefits and www.drs.wa.gov 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.

Those interested in this position must apply through Careers.wa.gov. Applications must include the following documents in MS Word and PDF format only :

Please address any questions to Sal Salazar, Human Resources Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction 600 Washington Street Southeast Olympia, Washington 98504-7200 360-725-6278 sal.salazar@k12.wa.us Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources Office at (360) 725-6270 or (360) 725-6066, or e-mail hroffice@k12.wa.us.