Director of Board Services

Vermont School Boards Association

 

The Vermont School Boards Association (VSBA), a non-profit membership organization serving school boards in Vermont, is seeking a Director of Board Services. 

 

Essential functions of this position:  

• Manages all aspects of the VSBA’s programs directed to school boards for improving understanding and execution of their work. 

• Designs an annual curriculum of training for school board members including the development of new curricula in emerging areas of need for school boards. 

• Delivers educational workshops in multiple formats and through varied media, including evening onsite workshops, daylong seminars, webinars and conferences.

• Coordinates efforts for member engagement, publication of member updates, and newsletters.

• Confers with education partners in developing programs and responding to the needs of school boards. 

• Ensures up-to-date content on the website, YouTube video library, and in all VSBA publications.

• Manages contracts with external consultants.

• Develops, conducts, and facilitates board development, retreats, and goal setting.

• Provides school board members with comprehensive information and guidance in response to inquiries made by telephone, in writing, and/or email. 

• Works with education partners to ensure boards engage in exceptional governance and community engagement and provide equitable opportunities for all students. 

• Supports the executive director in the completion of assignments and/or the participation in committees assigned by the legislature and/or Agency of Education.

• Provides services for superintendent evaluation and superintendent search.

• Frequent in-state travel and evening work required. 

• Reports to the VSBA Executive Director.

 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in related field; advanced degree preferred.

• Demonstrated knowledge of school board roles and responsibilities, particularly in Vermont.

• Commitment to support the VSBA’s effort to promote education equity, both internally and externally.

• Knowledge of adult learning methodology and experience in developing and delivering instruction to adults.

• Excellent facilitation skills with knowledge of group dynamics and experience building consensus. Proven ability to build rapport and engagement with and among individuals with diverse viewpoints and interests.

• Experience in developing curricular frameworks and materials.

• Experience with strategic planning.

• Experience in using technology to deliver instruction.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Public speaking experience required.

• Collaborative work style with a commitment to teamwork.

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

 

To apply: submit resume, cover letter and list of three references to Kerri Lamb by February 20 at klamb@vtvsba.org.