Missouri Charter Public School Association (MCPSA): St. Louis Regional Director

Opportunity

The Missouri Charter Public School Association (MCPSA) is looking for a St. Louis Regional Director who will provide critical leadership, support, advocacy, and services to our charter schools in the St. Louis region and serve on the leadership team of the organization.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced educator, nonprofit leader, and convener who has the technical expertise to know and understand charter schools while also identifying opportunities and solutions for schools to collaborate, improve, and advocate for improved conditions and support for the charter public school sector. We anticipate this position will spend approximately 60% of their time supporting schools, developing structures and opportunities to meet needs from the ground up, 20% of their time supporting schools in their communications, and 20% of time advocating for them both locally and at the state level.

The ideal candidate will have a school-focused mindset with a desire to support charter public schools and their needs. The candidate must have a desire to listen and learn from our schools so as to capture their needs and ultimately meet them. They must have a passion for access and choice in education, combined with a deep respect for charter public schools. To be successful in this role, the candidate will have a deep-seated commitment to leading with integrity and building strong relationships that engender trust in a flexible, entrepreneurial, and roll-up-your-sleeves environment. The candidate will reside and work in the St. Louis region, with occasional travel.

MCPSA

Founded in 2007, the Missouri Charter Public School Association (“MCPSA”) has worked to strengthen the charter school landscape in Missouri. There are currently 81 charter schools operating in the state: 39 in St Louis, serving nearly 12,000 students, and 42 in Kansas City, serving 13,300 students. Nearly forty percent of students in St. Louis and fifty percent of students in Kansas City attend a charter school. The mission of MCPSA is to improve student achievement by increasing access to high-quality charter public education options throughout Missouri. Our role is to promote and protect the conditions that will enable the public charter sector to thrive so that our schools contribute toward the common goal of all Missouri children having equitable access to high-quality schools. As of the end of 2023, we have completed a new strategic plan and vision for how we meet this vision and role. We are excited to expand our team and services, to best meet the needs of our schools, as they work to be a leader in meeting the needs of our students and families, so that they thrive academically and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships and understanding of LEA and school-based charter needs and work to co-develop solutions to address challenges and capture opportunities for collaboration and coordination.
• Develop a plan and process to keep school leaders aware of local, regional, state, and national advocacy issues and priorities, as well as connect their interests and desires to those.
• Design, implement, and lead a strategy to elevate the perspectives of charter public school parents, students, and teachers.
• Coordinate and connect with the local nonprofit, philanthropic, and governmental leaders in St. Louis to represent and support St. Louis charter public schools.
• Help to develop and implement a communications plan to educate and inform key stakeholders in the St. Louis region on charter public schools.

Skills and Experience

• Seven to ten years of professional experience working in the education sector.
• Prior experience working with or in charter public schools required.
• Preference for knowledge of and/or direct work with charter public schools in St. Louis and/or Missouri.
• Knowledge of charter public schools, their strengths, structures, and challenges, including the day-to-day operations.
• Ability to convene, listen, and think strategically through educational challenges and opportunities.
• Demonstrated excellence in strategic leadership and working with senior leaders.
• A clear and effective communication style and an ability to listen, empathize, and understand the perspectives of others.
• Acumen for building an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary for this position is $125,000 annually or commensurate with experience.

We offer a generous benefits package including cell phone reimbursement, a monthly fitness reimbursement, generous time off/holiday observation policies, parental leave, and health benefits. Additionally, we offer up to $1,000 annually for professional development aligned to your position and/or skill development, as we value and support ongoing growth.

To Apply

Please email your resume and a cover letter to with the subject line “St. Louis Regional Director.” Please indicate your potential start date and if you would be applying for full- or part-time. Applications must be received by midnight on May 24, 2024.

Questions

If you have questions, email Noah Devine, Executive Director, at

Missouri Charter Public School Association is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, unemployment status or veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Saint Louis, MO 63108