K-12 Strategic Planning Consultant

K–12 Strategic Planning Consultant About Stronger Consulting Stronger Consulting is a mission-driven firm that partners with K–12 schools, charter management organizations, and nonprofits nationwide. We specialize in strategic planning, talent development, leadership coaching, compensation studies, and organizational design. Our work is grounded in equity, inclusion, and sustainability, helping clients design and implement strategies that deliver meaningful results for students and communities. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced K–12 Strategic Planning Consultant to join our consultant network. This role involves leading schools and networks—particularly charter schools—through inclusive, equity-centered strategic planning processes that set bold visions, establish measurable goals, and chart actionable paths to implementation. The consultant will facilitate engagement with diverse stakeholders, design multi-year roadmaps, and support organizations in aligning resources and capacity to their strategic priorities. Key Responsibilities • Lead end-to-end strategic planning processes for K–12 schools and charter networks, from discovery and data analysis through final plan development and adoption. • Facilitate inclusive stakeholder engagement with boards, leadership teams, staff, families, and community members to ensure diverse perspectives shape the plan. • Apply frameworks such as Liberatory Design and Stronger’s equity-centered, results-driven approach to ensure planning is action-oriented and equity-driven. • Develop 3–5 year strategic plans with clear goals, measurable outcomes, and implementation roadmaps, including KPIs, accountability structures, and progress monitoring systems. • Guide schools in aligning resources, staffing, and structures to strategic priorities. • Provide coaching and support to school and system leaders to drive effective plan execution. • Build client capacity for implementation and sustainability, including project management tools and progress-to-goal monitoring systems. • Deliver high-quality reports, presentations, and facilitation sessions to boards and leadership teams. • Serve as a thought partner to client leaders on organizational sustainability, growth, and student outcome improvement. Requirements Qualifications • Minimum of 5 years of experience in K–12 education leadership, school system strategy, or consulting, with demonstrated success in strategic planning. • Proven ability to lead multi-year planning processes with schools, districts, or charter management organizations. • Strong facilitation skills with diverse groups, including boards, executive leaders, staff, and community stakeholders. • Deep understanding of charter school contexts, accountability structures, and performance frameworks. • Skilled in developing measurable goals, KPIs, and monitoring systems to track progress. • Exceptional communication, project management, and organizational skills. • Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices. • Experience with Liberatory Design, Results-Based Accountability, or similar frameworks preferred. Ideal Candidate Profile The strongest candidates will bring: • A track record of leading charter schools or networks through strategic planning that resulted in measurable organizational growth. • Familiarity with nonprofit or district-level planning (a plus, but not required). • The ability to balance vision-setting with practical implementation support. • A systems-level perspective that connects strategic planning to talent, finance, governance, and student outcomes. Benefits Compensation $45 - $85 / hr depending on experience This is a contract-based, project-dependent role. Consultants will be engaged as independent contractors and will only be offered assignments and compensated when client work is available. Stronger Consulting is building a pool of consultants to draw from as we expand our client partnerships. Apply tot his job