CLICK HERE for the full PAIS Executive Director position statement and application process.

The Executive Director serves as the chief administrative officer of the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS). As independent schools navigate the myriad complexities of our ever-evolving educational landscape such as shifting demographics, financial sustainability and rapidly changing technology, the Executive Director will be a skilled strategist who will lead the board and staff in strategic and generative dialogues that provide a strong and purposeful direction for PAIS. This role is responsible for managing daily operations, advancing the organization’s mission and representing member schools across the region. This visionary leader will conceive of new models of service and connection for member schools, anticipating their needs, and enhancing PAIS’ value proposition.

Key responsibilities include overseeing accreditation, professional development, legal affairs, and membership engagement. The Executive Director works closely with the Board of Directors, school leaders, and stakeholders to strengthen the association’s impact, ensure compliance with industry standards, and foster a thriving independent school community.

CLICK HERE for the full PAIS Executive Director position statement and application process. Applications will be accepted by submitting the required application materials to EDSearch@paispa.org and will only be accepted through this email.

About Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS)

PAIS is the state association serving over 120 independent schools across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and in Delaware. Our diverse membership includes single sex and coed schools, religiously affiliated schools, schools for children with learning differences, and small and large day and boarding schools. PAIS offers services which strengthen member schools, including a rigorous accreditation process, professional development programs, collaborative dialogues on important school issues, vital communication on governmental affairs as well as advocacy for PAIS member schools. The PAIS accreditation process efficiently ensures compliance with vital standards, while also enabling a school to focus on a plan for its strategic future in such areas as student learning, diversity, equity and inclusion, social and emotional learning, and community engagement. PAIS is governed by an elected Board of Directors, most of whom represent PAIS Member schools.

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