Board Development Consultant

Why Texas Association of School Boards (TASB)

Established in 1949, TASB has grown alongside Texas to meet the evolving needs of the school boards it serves.

Today, 500 employees work together to promote educational excellence for Texas public schoolchildren. TASB offers high-quality services that help 1,023 school districts operate more efficiently and effectively in serving more than 5.5 million public school students statewide.

We feel privileged to work alongside talented team members who are passionate about putting people first and empowering local school district leaders. The TASB team is adaptable and responsive to the needs of our members.

Our culture is reflected in TASB Together, which guides the way we work and encourages employees to learn, grow, and contribute in alignment with our TASB Mission:

The Texas Association of School Boards promotes educational excellence for Texas schoolchildren through the advancement of good governance, valuable learning experience for school leaders, and public school advocacy. We also provide high-quality services and programs to school districts – helping them operate more efficiently and effectively.

As part of its commitment to employee growth and development, TASB offers competitive pay and rich benefits, including a 2:1 match of retirement contributions up to 5% after one year, (which means that if you contribute 5% to the plan, TASB will contribute 10%), onsite daycare, onsite gym, wellness program, tuition reimbursement, remote and hybrid work options for certain roles, flexible schedules, and more.

Every role at TASB thoughtfully complements our commitment to supporting school boards and championing public education across Texas. If you consider your work exceptional and share the values that help TASB support school boards, keep reading!

About You

As a Board Development Consultant, you will build trust and relational capacity with Texas Public School Trustees and Superintendents to facilitate trainings that impact student outcomes on behalf of Texas Public School children. You will work proactively to ensure that Teams of Eight are engaged and educated in the legislative process so that they can activate and advocate for Texas Public School children.

A Typical Day

• Be a Brand Ambassador for TASB.
• Assess and respond to the unique needs of Trustees and Superintendents in the assigned regions.
• Advocate for School Boards’ role in public education through training, presentations, and relationship-building.
• Collaborate with other TASB divisions and teams to enhance services provided to Trustees.
• Cultivate relationships with Teams of Eight.
• Identify needs of Texas Public School district Trustees and Superintendents (Teams of Eight).
• Facilitate tailored services for Teas of Eight.
• Build the capacity of trustees to advocate and empower their communities.
• Other duties as assigned by Division Director.

How You'll Make an Impact

Skills for Success

• Have a passion for local school governance and advocacy.
• Goal-driven individual.
• Relational and genuine.
• Have a working knowledge of Texas Public School system, local control, and public school governance.
• Ability to facilitate effective adult learning.
• Ability to successfully work in challenging communities with divisive, and polarizing contexts.
• Dynamic speaking and presentation skillset.
• Initiative-taking, self-initiative.

Education and Experience:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's/Master's degree or higher preferred.
• Experience serving on a local school board preferred.
• Experience in advocacy & community organizing.
• Demonstrated experience in advocacy and community engagement.
• Experience working with governance boards and providing professional development.
• Experience in business development/customer service management preferred.
• Experience in facilitating effective adult learning in diverse and challenging contexts.
• Experience as a dynamic and relational presenter

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be registered as a TEA Authorized Provider for School Board Training.
• Must have working knowledge of the Texas Public School System, local control, and public-school governance.
• Ability to travel approximately 120 nights annually.
• Strong public speaking and dynamic presentation skills.
• Must have a goal-oriented and results-driven mindset.
• Ability to be genuine, with a relational approach to leadership.
• Must have a passion for local school governance and advocacy.
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter and take initiatives.

The TASB Difference

• Be part of a collaborative environment where every contribution impacts Texas public school children.
• Thrive in a culture that promotes bringing your whole self to work every day and emphasizes healthy boundaries and work-life balance.
• Learn and grow individually and together through frequent professional development; diversity, equity, and inclusion panels; wellness seminars; and more.
• Work alongside transparent leaders with an open and consistent feedback approach.
• Celebrate as a team with meaningful (and fun) events and tokens of appreciation throughout the year.

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