Senior Educational Facilities Planner - K-12 Master Planning

TETER Architects and Engineers; Visalia (CA); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

ESOP and 401(k)

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Wellness Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

TETER is seeking a Senior Educational Facilities Planner to lead districtwide master planning efforts that guide public investment in K-12 facilities. You will translate enrollment, capacity, and condition data into strategic direction and align educational goals with budget and operational realities.

This is a client‑facing role requiring collaboration with architects and engineers to move planning into design.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years in facilities planning, architecture, or capital programs.
• Experience with K-12 master planning or bond-funded projects.
• Strong ability to translate data into actionable planning strategies.
• Excellent presentation and stakeholder communication skills.
• Experience working with or within A/E/C teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead districtwide facilities master planning and capital programs
• Guide decisions on modernization, replacement, growth, and consolidation
• Align enrollment projections and educational programs with facility needs
• Develop capital improvement plans, including prioritization and phasing
• Partner with architects and engineers to transition planning into design
• Present recommendations to leadership teams, boards, and communities
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions

Skills

Facilities planning

K-12 master planning

Data-driven planning

Stakeholder communication

AE/C team collaboration

Education

Professional licensure

Advanced degree

Job description

Shape the future of K-12 education - at a districtwide scale.

TETER is seeking a Senior Educational Facilities Planner to lead high-impact master planning efforts that guide millions in public investment. In this role, you'll help school districts make confident decisions about modernization, growth, and long-range infrastructure strategy.

This position focuses on the built environment and capital planning side of K-12 education. It does not involve curriculum development, instructional planning, or academic program management.

Why This Role Stands Out

This is a strategic, client-facing role ideal for professionals who enjoy:

• Advising superintendents and boards on complex facilities decisions
• Turning data (enrollment, capacity, condition) into clear direction
• Balancing educational goals with budget and operational realities
• Leading conversations that shape campuses for decades

What You'll Do

• Lead districtwide facilities master planning and capital programs
• Guide decisions on modernization, replacement, growth, and consolidation
• Align enrollment projections and educational programs with facility needs
• Develop capital improvement plans, including prioritization and phasing
• Partner with architects and engineers to transition planning into design
• Present recommendations to leadership teams, boards, and communities
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions

What You Bring

• 8-10+ years in facilities planning, architecture, or capital programs
• Experience with K-12 master planning or bond-funded projects
• Strong ability to translate data into actionable planning strategies
• Excellent presentation and stakeholder communication skills
• Experience working with or within A/E/C teams

Experience limited solely to instructional leadership, curriculum planning, or academic program management will not meet the requirements of this role.

Preferred

• California public school experience (CDE/DSA familiarity)
• Experience presenting to boards or executive leadership
• Professional licensure or advanced degree (a plus, not required)

What It's Like To Work At TETER

At TETER, we're a team of employee-owners committed to Building a Better Valley® through thoughtful planning and design.

• Collaborative culture - Work alongside architects, engineers, and planners who respect and support one another
• Meaningful impact - Your work directly shapes learning environments for thousands of students
• Growth & mentorship - Opportunities to lead, develop, and expand your expertise
• Award-winning workplace - Recognized for multiple years—including 2026- as one of Zweig Group's Best Firms to Work For in the U.S. and Canada

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $115,500-150,000 (actual pay depends on licensure, qualifications, experience, location, and business needs)*
• Hybrid work schedule (after trial period) based on business needs and work/life balance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Wellness ProgramPaid Time Off
• Professional Licensing Support
• And more!
• Candidates with less planning experience are encouraged to apply but role placement and annual salary may be in a lower range, such as $90,000-$105,000 for Educational Planner I, or $105,000-120,000 for Educational Planner II.

Ready to Make an Impact?

We're passionate about shaping the long-term future of K-12 school districts and want to see your work move from strategy to reality, we'd love to connect.