[YEP-DC] Exciting position at the DC Public Charter School Board

The DC Public Charter School Board (PCSB) seeks an innovative,
hardworking Charter Agreement Specialist who will work with other PCSB
staff to develop and implement transparent charter application,
amendment, replication, renewal, and closure processes to increase the
number and percent of high quality public charter school seats in
Washington, D.C. Successful candidates are detailed-oriented, highly
organized, and are able to think critically as they create systematic
processes that capture the varying needs of public charter school
leaders from conception to maturity. Candidates should be
knowledgeable about education reform and passionate about the role
that high-performing charter schools play in that reform.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the charter application processes, which includes
recruiting, screening, and evaluating charter applicants on a
bi-annual basis;
Implement with diplomacy and compassion a school-closure process
that supports students and families as schools face charter
revocation;
Facilitate the evaluation and renewal procedure of public charter
schools that are up for charter renewal;
Work with newly chartered schools through group and one-on-one
trainings and coaching;
Communicate regularly with public charter school leaders by
responding to questions and offering support when they make plans for
expansion, facilities, or material changes to their charter;
Compose and edit high-quality, error-free written materials
including but not limited to: letters, reports, analyses, briefings,
and memoranda;
Keep detailed and accurate and well-organized records documenting
changes that occur to each school's charter throughout the life of the
school;
Collaborate with other department members both as a project
manager and as a member of project teams;
Constantly evaluate PCSB charter agreement processes by soliciting
feedback from school leaders, staff members, and external consultants
and revise accordingly;
Other duties as assigned.

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:

Superior understanding of public charter schools;
Detailed-oriented thinker, who can plan, oversee, and implement
large processes;
Strong communication skills;
Excellent writing skills—especially of legal and technical documents;
Highly organized;
Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet
deadlines in a timely fashion;
Experience working on education policy highly preferred;
Experience working on Special Education compliance is a bonus,
though not required;
Knowledge of the DC School Reform Act and education reform issues preferred;
Strong work ethic and ability to multi-task;
Advanced skills using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
Sense of humor and ability to handle pressure;
Experience working in a public charter school and/or teaching
experience preferred;
Bachelor's degree required; master's or law degree preferred.

Compensation:
Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with
experience prior experience. In addition, a comprehensive benefits
package is included.

To Apply
Submit your resume and cover letter in one (1) document to:
pcsbjobs@dcpubliccharter.com. Please include "Charter Agreement
Specialist" in the subject line. All applications or inquiries about
the position should be directed to: pcsbjobs@dcpubliccharter.com.

The D.C. Public Charter School Board is an equal opportunity employer.

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