Student Engagement - Program Supervisor

Student Engagement - Program Supervisor

Salary

$82,847.00 - $97,050.00 Annually

Location

Thurston County - Olympia, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Permanent

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

2026-06036

Department

Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Division

Student Engagement and Support

Opening Date

07/22/2026

Closing Date

7/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

WASHINGTON MANAGEMENT SERVICE

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Student Engagement - Program Supervisor

$82,847 - $97,050 annually

Closes July 29, 2026

The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) seeks to fill Student Engagement Program Supervisor. This full-time permanent position is based in Olympia, Washington. This position may be eligible for partial to near full-time telework. Telework is a combination of in-building and off-site days. During your initial three-week training period you will be required to be in the office 3 days per week. After you've completed your initial training, you may have the option to work from home on a flexible telework schedule. While we're happy to offer this balance of in-office connections and telework flexibility, this isn't a fully remote position. We encourage interested candidates to visit the OSPI website to gain insight into our agency.

About OSPI and our initiatives

OSPI is the primary agency charged with overseeing public K-12 education in Washington state. Working with the states 295 public school districts and 7 state-tribal education compact schools, OSPI allocates funding and provides tools, resources, and technical assistance so every student in Washington is provided a high-quality public education.

At OSPI, we recognize that our employees are the key to the success of the agency. We are committed to our work but value the balance with our personal lives. We demonstrate our commitment to employees by providing an environment that stimulates professional growth and values them for their expertise. OSPI is a great place to work and has several initiatives to help create a great working environment, including:

• We support a healthy work/life balance by offering flexible/alternative work schedules and mobile and telework options. (Depending on job duties and work location.)
• We have an Infant at Work Program that is based on long-term values of newborns and infant-parent bonding. Eligible employees who are new parents or legal guardians can bring their infant (six weeks to six months) when returning to work. (Depending on job duties and work location.)
• We value and are actively involved in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within OSPI by way of cross-divisional, collaborative committee. The focus of the committee includes employee engagement and education; reinforcing OSPI values; and maximizing the value of diversity and identifying strategies for inclusion.

Vision, Mission, and Values

Vision: All students prepared for post-secondary pathways, careers, and civic engagement.

Mission: Transform K-12 education to a system that is centered on closing opportunity gaps and is characterized by high expectations for all students and educators. We achieve this by developing equity-based policies and supports that empower educators, families, and communities.

Values: Ensuring Equity, Collaboration and Service, Achieving Excellence through Continuous Improvement, Focus on the Whole Child

Equity

Each student, family, and community possesses strengths and cultural knowledge that benefits their peers, educators, and schools. Ensuring educational equity:

• Goes beyond equality; it requires education leaders to examine the ways current policies and practices result in disparate outcomes for our students of color, students living in poverty, students receiving special education and English Learner services, students who identify as LGBTQ+, and highly mobile student populations.
• Requires education leaders to develop an understanding of historical contexts; engage students, families, and community representatives as partners in decision-making; and actively dismantle systemic barriers, replacing them with policies and practices that ensure all students have access to the instruction and support they need to succeed in our schools.

Position Overview

The position serves as the statewide lead for social emotional learning and aligned student behavior supports, responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining integrated frameworks that promote positive school climate, student well-being, and effective instructional environments. The position provides strategic leadership, technical assistance, and policy expertise to support districts in implementing SEL standards, strengthening positive behavior supports, and integrating these approaches within MTSS frameworks, while maintaining professional learning and resources, leading legislative and advisory work, producing required reports, partnering across OSPI divisions, and using data to inform continuous improvement. Through this work, the position builds statewide consistency and equity-centered capacity, resulting in improved attendance, engagement, and academic achievement, and ensuring students are supported to graduate prepared for college, career, and life.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership and System Development

• Provide statewide leadership and strategic direction for aligned SEL, student behavior supports, mental health literacy, and student engagement frameworks.
• Oversee statewide implementation by establishing priorities, goals, and guidance to ensure consistency, equity, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain and update professional learning modules, guidance, and online resources to ensure statutory compliance and alignment with best practices.
• Direct program planning to support positive school climate, student well-being, and effective instructional environments.
• Integrate trauma-informed, restorative, and preventive approaches across SEL, behavior, and engagement frameworks.

Technical Assistance and Capacity Building

• Provide statewide technical assistance to districts and partners on SEL standards, positive and preventive behavior supports, mental health literacy, and student engagement practices.
• Support districts in integrating SEL and behavior supports within MTSS frameworks across tiers of prevention and intervention.
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert, advising districts and stakeholders on system-level implementation challenges.

Cross-Division Collaboration and Internal Leadership

• Serve as an OSPI's lead expert by partnering with teams to embed SEL, behavior supports, student engagement, and MTSS practices into statewide guidance, initiatives, and content standards.
• Review and contribute to agency documents, guidance, and presentations to ensure alignment with statewide frameworks and equity commitments.
• Provide internal consultation on student well-being and behavior initiatives impacting multiple programs or divisions.

Policy, Legislation, and Compliance

• Serve as policy lead by analyzing relevant legislation and translating statutory requirements into implementable guidance.
• Prepare legislatively required reports and proviso reports, including synthesis of implementation data and system trends.
• Provide legislative testimony and technical assistance as needed.

Advisory Committees, Stakeholder Engagement, and Networks

• Oversee recruitment, planning, and facilitation of the SEL Advisory Committee and required joint work with the Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and Accountability Committee.
• Maintain statewide relationships with districts, community organizations, tribes, family advocacy groups, and student support leaders.
• Provide strategic direction for statewide networks and communities of practice; facilitate convenings, conferences, and external collaboration as capacity allows.

Data Analysis and Continuous Improvement

• Oversee collection, analysis, and synthesis of data from multiple sources to inform statewide priorities and legislative reporting.
• Analyze Healthy Youth Survey and related data to identify trends and areas of need related to SEL, behavior supports, mental health literacy, and engagement.
• Use data to inform strategic decisions, technical assistance priorities, and continuous improvement efforts statewide.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education, public policy, public administration, public health, behavioral or social sciences, social services, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience leading or supporting statewide or large-scale initiatives involving student supports, behavior systems, social emotional learning, mental health literacy, MTSS, school climate, or related education systems work.

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and professional experience totaling seven (7) years, demonstrating progressively increasing responsibility in program leadership, systems coordination, policy implementation, technical assistance, or public-sector program management related to education or student support services.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of social emotional learning, student behavior supports, school climate, student engagement, and/or MTSS frameworks in K-12 education systems.
• Experience interpreting and applying state policy and statutory requirements and translating them into clear, actionable guidance for districts, schools, and partners.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in complex, multi-stakeholder environments, including collaboration across OSPI divisions, school districts, ESDs, community organizations, and advisory bodies.
• Experience providing statewide guidance, technical assistance, or capacity-building support rather than solely site- or district-level implementation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information into guidance, reports, recommendations, and materials for leadership, policymakers, and field audiences.
• Demonstrated competency in equity-centered, culturally responsive, and anti-racist practices, with an understanding of how systems and policies impact historically marginalized students.
• Minimal travel will be required
• Must reside in the state of Washington

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience supporting or coordinating statewide advisory committees, workgroups, or stakeholder engagement processes, including synthesis of recommendations for agency leadership or legislative audiences.
• Knowledge of Washington state K-12 education systems, including district implementation structures, roles, and constraints.
• Experience aligning or integrating student support initiatives across SEL, behavior supports, mental health literacy, student engagement, and academic systems.
• Demonstrated success in data-informed decision-making, using qualitative and quantitative data to inform program direction, guidance, or policy recommendations.
• Experience supporting Tribal partners, rural districts, or equity-focused implementation efforts.
• Familiarity with legislative processes, proviso reporting, or policy development related to student well-being and school climate.

Compensation

The annual compensation for the position is $82,847 - $97,050 per year and depends upon experience, educational background and qualifications. Geographic differentials may be applied based on work location of successful candidate. Washington State offers a generous benefit package including health, dental and life insurance, retirement and an optional deferred compensation program. Please visit Health Care Authority for information regarding health benefits and the Department of Retirement Systems for retirement plan information. This is a Washington Management Position. This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.

Application Process

Those interested in this position must apply through Careers.wa.gov. Applications must include the following documents in MS Word or PDF format:

• A letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement;
• A current résumé, and;
• A list of three or more professional references.

NOTE: Your resume and letter of interest must be attached to your application. Please confirm they are attached before you submit.

Please address any questions to:

Sal Salazar, Human Resources

Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

600 Washington Street Southeast

Olympia, Washington 98504-7200

360-725-6278: sal.salazar@k12.wa.us

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources Office at (360) 725-6270 or (360) 725-6066, or e-mail hroffice@k12.wa.us.

New Jobs Alert Service

OSPI offers a subscription service, which regularly notifies subscribers of new OSPI employment opportunities on careers.wa.gov. Subscribers are notified via text or email alert. If you are interested in this service, then please subscribe at this location.

OSPI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from job seekers who will contribute to our diversity. OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. If you would like, please include your name and gender pronouns in your application, to ensure we address you appropriately throughout the application process. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact the human resource consultant listed in "Application Process."

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. Thats why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026

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Please select the answer that best describes your education and experience

• I have a bachelors degree or higher in education, public policy, public administration, public health, behavioral or social sciences, social services, or a closely related field, and years of experience leading or supporting statewide or large scale initiatives involving student supports, behavior systems, social emotional learning, mental health literacy, MTSS, school climate, or related education systems work.
• I have a combination of education and experience totaling seven (7) years, demonstrating progressively increasing responsibility in program leadership, systems coordination, policy implementation, technical assistance, or public sector program management related to education or student support services
• None of the above

02

Please describe your experience interpreting and applying state policy and statutory requirements and translating them into clear, actionable guidance for districts, schools, and partners.

• I have limited experience interpreting and applying state policy and statutory requirements or translating them into guidance for districts, schools, and partners.
• I have some experience interpreting and applying state policy and statutory requirements and have contributed to developing guidance for districts, schools, and partners, though I have needed support with more complex issues.
• I have demonstrated experience interpreting and applying state policy and statutory requirements and translating them into clear, accurate, and actionable guidance that supports districts, schools, and partners.
• I have extensive experience interpreting and applying state policy and statutory requirements and consistently translating complex requirements into clear, accurate, and actionable guidance that supports districts, schools, and partners in successful implementation.
• None of the above

03

Please describe your experience providing statewide guidance, technical assistance, or capacity building support rather than solely site or district level implementation.

• I have little experience providing guidance, technical assistance, or capacity-building support beyond the site or district level.
• I have occasionally provided guidance, technical assistance, or capacity-building support beyond the site or district level.
• I have provided statewide guidance, technical assistance, or capacity-building support as a regular part of my role.
• I have provided statewide guidance, technical assistance, or capacity-building support as a primary responsibility across multiple initiatives or programs.
• None of the above

04

Do you have experience supporting or coordinating statewide advisory committees, workgroups, or stakeholder engagement processes, including synthesis of recommendations for agency leadership or legislative audiences?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have experience aligning or integrating student support initiatives across SEL, behavior supports, mental health literacy, student engagement, and academic systems?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have experience supporting Tribal partners, rural districts, or equity focused implementation efforts?

• Yes
• No

07

Did you attach the required documents (cover letter, resume, list of references)?

• Yes
• No

08

How did you hear about this job opportunity?

• Careers.wa.gov
• OSPI Jobs Page
• Linkedin
• Facebook
• OSPI Employee Referral
• Military Outreach Event
• Career Fair
• Other

09

Do you currently have a relative working in our agency?

10

Are you currently an employee at the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)?

• Yes
• No

11

How did you hear about this job opportunity?

• Careers.wa.gov
• OSPI Jobs Page
• Linkedin
• Facebook
• OSPI Employee Referral
• Military Outreach Event
• Career Fair
• Other

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