Policy Consultant

Why Texas Association of School Boards (TASB)

We come from humble beginnings — picture a one-person organization created in 1949 to advocate for excellence in public education on behalf of Texas school board members. Flash forward to today, and we have over 500 employees working together to provide all Texas school districts with purposeful resources so they can focus on what matters most — excellent and equitable education for all 5.4 million Texas students.

We feel privileged to work alongside talented team-members who are passionate about education and enjoy learning from new and different perspectives.  We believe what makes our organization highly successful is the rich diversity our employees collectively bring to TASB with different backgrounds, skillsets, cultures and ethnicities, gender identities, interests, abilities, and work styles. And our passion for education and learning doesn’t end there. Our culture has always encouraged employees to grow and become their best selves both professionally and personally through a variety of innovative and collaborative development opportunities. You’re likely beginning to see why we’ve been regularly named by Austin Business Journal as a Top Ten Best Places to Work!

TASB offers competitive pay, rich benefits (including retirement matching of 2:1 up to 5% after one year. This means that if you contribute 5% to the plan, TASB will contribute 10%), onsite daycare, onsite gym, wellness program, tuition reimbursement, remote work options, flexible schedules, and more.

Every role at TASB thoughtfully complements our mission and the educational impact being made in communities across Texas. If you consider your work exceptional and want to help drive our mission forward, keep reading!

About You

As a Policy Consultant, you will help school districts maintain their localized policy manual by providing consulting services, training, and other resources related to policy management and governance. This is an Austin-based hybrid role, requiring selected candidate to work at our North Austin headquarters up to three days a week. 

To apply, please submit your cover letter, resume, and a writing sample as one document.

A Typical Day

• Respond to emails and phone calls from districts regarding policy needs.
• Prepare drafts of policy revisions and process board adopted policy changes.
• Consult with school board members and district administrators on a variety of policy topics and best practices for implementing policy requirements.
• Develop presentation materials for training member districts on various topics.
• Identify opportunities for improvement, implementing solutions, analyzing the results, and deciding to iterate, pivot, or stay the course.
• If you're still reading, we'd love to meet you!

How You'll Make an Impact

• Develop effective relationships and serve as a trusted advisor for policy related matters to our member districts.
• Be a part of the consultant team in developing resources and materials for district use.

Skills for Success

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree is required; Master’s degree is strongly preferred.
• Experience working in or with a school district is strongly preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability: 

• Ability to analyze and assess how changes in law affect local school district governance;
• Ability to adapt, deal with ambiguity and learn quickly;
• Ability to research and analyze complex policy-related topics;
• Ability to create project plans, set milestones, delegate tasks, and track progress.
• Ability to travel an average of two nights a month. 
• Highest level of integrity in managing confidential and sensitive information.
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team atmosphere; and
• Strong attention to detail.

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copiers. Position involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing in carrying out job duties. May be required to lift and move up to 10lbs. at a time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

The TASB Difference

• Enjoy competitive pay and rich benefit offerings.
• Be part of a collaborative environment where every contribution impacts Texas public schoolchildren.
• 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.

Posting Notices

• The health and safety of our employees and members, is our top priority.  
• The Association is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an individual based on any of the following personal characteristics protected by law: race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including in relation to marital status, pregnancy, pay, sexual orientation or gender identity), age, disability, genetics or veteran status.
• This position does not qualify for visa sponsorship.  
• Any job offer is contingent upon receipt of results of a satisfactory background check. 

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