Chief Education Standards Officer

Hawaii Teacher Standards Board; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawai`i Teacher Standards Board seeks an Executive Director to lead and oversee licensing standards and professional teaching standards. The role partners with educators, legislators, and schools to advance teacher quality and board governance.

The Executive Director will supervise staff, manage budgets, and communicate with all stakeholders while upholding high professional standards and public accountability.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Law degree from an accredited institution in Education, Educational Leadership, Public Administration, Business Administration, Educational Policy, or related field.
• Minimum of eight (8) years in administrative or executive-level roles in education or regulatory bodies, including at least four (4) years in licensing or government.
• Experience with budgeting, staff supervision, and policy/legislative engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to the HTSB Board and organization; develops and communicates vision and mission.
• Maintains professional communications with teachers, board members, staff, and stakeholders; fosters partnerships.
• Manages administrative responsibilities including budgeting, staff supervision, and policy implementation.
• Represents HTSB to legislature and the public; supports licensing standards and program approvals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Policy knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting

Education

Master’s or Law degree (Education/Leadership/Policy)

Doctorate (Ed.D./Ph.D.) in Educational Leadership / Policy

Job description

Hawai`i Teacher Standards Board seeks an Executive Director to lead and oversee licensing standards and professional teaching standards. The role partners with educators, legislators, and schools to advance teacher quality and board governance.

The Executive Director will supervise staff, manage budgets, and communicate with all stakeholders while upholding high professional standards and public accountability.