Missouri Public Charter School Commission
The Missouri Charter Public School Commission (MCPSC) invites accomplished leaders to apply for the position of Executive Director. This role presents a rare opportunity to lead a statewide public education authorizer at a pivotal moment for education quality, access, and accountability in the state of Missouri.
MCPSC serves as Missouri’s largest statewide charter authorizer and is widely recognized for its disciplined approach to quality, autonomy, and public trust. The Executive Director serves as the Commission’s chief executive, strategic leader, and public steward—responsible for advancing the Commission’s mission, leading a high-performing staff, and navigating a complex political and educational landscape while keeping student outcomes at the center of decision-making.
The successful candidate will bring proven executive leadership experience in education or public systems; a deep understanding of accountability, governance, and organizational change; strong political and relational acumen; and the ability to translate strategy into durable systems that build trust and capacity.
This is an opportunity for a leader motivated not only by operational excellence but by the responsibility to strengthen public education options for Missouri families and steward a system that balances growth, quality, and equity.
All inquiries and applications are confidential. Interested candidates should submit an initial email of interest in the position to mcpsced@strategic-org.com.
Qualified candidates will be invited to submit the following through an application portal.
• A letter expressing your interest in leading the work of the Commission as Executive Director.
• An appropriate, current résumé indicating the alignment of your experience with the position of Executive Director.
• Contact information for at least three references who can provide specific examples of your leadership capacity aligned to the position.
• At least one written work (policy brief, organizational change memo, strategic plan, innovation concept, or similar) that demonstrates your executive leadership thinking and skills. This submission should be directly applicable to the Executive Director role at MCPSC and to accomplishing improved outcomes.
We appreciate your interest in this important leadership opportunity and look forward to learning more about leaders committed to advancing high-quality public education in Missouri.
