Executive Director

Hiring Entity:
Alabama Association of School Boards

The Alabama Association of School Boards is seeking a visionary, progressive and collaborative leader to serve as its next executive director. The position requires a balance of leadership, interpersonal, financial management and communication skills.

The executive director leads a complex, multifaceted educational and financial organization and oversees a talented team of 15 staff members. The association provides a wide array of services to all public K-12 school boards in Alabama as well as many public charter schools. The executive director works closely with the association’s officers and Board of Directors to develop and implement strategic goals to best serve member boards and Alabama’s students.

The executive director also drives the strategic direction of the association’s programming and services and maintains effective relationships with school board members, superintendents, educational organizations and civic‑minded groups statewide. The executive director is expected to present a commanding presence within the state and nation.

The responsibilities of the executive director include:

• Leading the association, including oversight of its affairs;
• Working with the Board of Directors;
• Collaborating with the education community;
• Assuring AASB provides high‑quality educational opportunities for members; and
• Working with the Alabama Legislature, state superintendent, State Board of Education and other constitutional officers to develop education laws and policies that serve the best interests of the state’s students.

• Experience as a leader and administrator; advanced degree is preferred.
• A deep understanding of and/or experience with the political process at the local, state and national levels.
• Effective decision‑making skills and experience in budget development and financial management.
• Knowledge of state and national challenges and opportunities facing public education.
• Ability to work effectively within the organizational structure of a voluntary association.
• Appreciation for diversity and the opportunities it presents.
• A high level of energy.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong advocacy for improving student achievement for all public education students.
• Ability to build, motivate and direct an effective staff.
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to long‑range and strategic planning and evaluations.

The salary is negotiable based on background and experience. Employment contract provisions will be mutually agreed upon by the successful candidate and Board of Directors. It is anticipated the new executive director will assume office on or before July 1, 2026.

AASB participates in Alabama’s Teacher Retirement System.

If the state Legislature is in session, AASB is involved. This includes attending sessions and committee meetings in which education‑related bills are discussed. AASB also works with the State Board of Education, the state superintendent, the governor’s office and the state’s congressional delegation to impact budget and policy issues.

In addition, the association trains board members to be effective education advocates and coordinates opportunities for members to meet face to face with elected leaders throughout the year.

Providing school board leaders with quality training is a key tenet of AASB’s mission. Through a comprehensive program of conferences, whole board trainings and online courses, AASB provides members with practical, effective knowledge and tools to serve their students and system. AASB's whole board and customized training sessions allow a board to come together and focus on a particular area of need.

AASB also offers an immersive poverty simulation to help boards, administrators, teachers and support staff better understand the communities and students they serve.

AASB holds four statewide meetings annually. The convention and summer conference are three‑day sessions focused on an array of timely education topics. Two additional conferences, held in…