State Education Agency Executive Jobs
CCSSO does not accept resumes for the job postings below. Applicants should apply directly to these positions through the instructions on each posting/listing.
Chief Strategy & Accountability Officer | State of Vermont
The Chief of Strategy & Accountability (CSA) serves as a key member of the leadership team and executive cabinet for the Vermont Agency of Education, reporting directly to the Secretary of Education. This role is responsible for assuring implementation of state and federal education rules and regulation to ensure equitable access to high-quality education for all students. The CSA will lead efforts to improve state-level performance measurement, accountability, and reporting practices to support timely and reliable monitoring of district, departmental and school-based instructional and administrative programs. The CSA will develop, coordinate, and implement strategic initiatives across Vermont’s education system to support continuous improvement in alignment with state education priorities. Collaborating closely with the Chief Academic Officer and Chief Operations Officer, the CSA will organize and lead cross-functional teams to provide differentiated support, technical assistance, and training to districts.
Deputy Superintendent for Academics & Student Achievement | State of Nevada
The Deputy Superintendent for Academics & Student Achievement provides statewide leadership to drive instructional excellence and student success across Nevada. To do so, they will serve as the chief architect of Nevada’s instructional system—aligning standards, curriculum, assessment, and support around a single, coherent goal: every student experiencing excellent Tier 1 instruction, every day. This position is responsible for translating Nevada’s education priorities into measurable results for students through strategy, implementation, and partnership.
Executive Director of Government Affairs | State of Maryland
This position serves as the Executive Director of the Office of Government Affairs, which involves the development and management of state and federal legislative strategy and operations for the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). This includes managing departmental relations with elected officials at the federal, state, county, and municipal levels, with a focus on the Maryland General Assembly; working with offices across the Department to develop policy options and recommendations; leading the Department’s regulatory development and review process; and managing relationships with key education advocacy organizations on behalf of the State Superintendent.