Salary: $82,847.00 - $97,050.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: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
DescriptionWASHINGTON MANAGEMENT SERVICEJOB ANNOUNCEMENTStudent Engagement - Program Supervisor
$82,847 - $97,050 annually
Closes July 29, 2026The 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. Position OverviewThe 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 ResponsibilitiesProgram 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.
CompensationThe 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 ProcessThose 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
: [email protected] 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
[email protected].
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