EXEMPT RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

Position:               Pathways Program Specialist
Salary:                  $48,000 – $60,000 / year
Reports to:           Program Manager – Educator Pathways Programs, Evaluation, and Research
Location:              Olympia, Washington

Agency Profile

First created in 2000 as an advisory board to state policymakers, since 2006 the Professional Educator Standards Board has held full authority and responsibility for the preparation, certification, continuing education and assignment of all certificated educators in Washington State. A board of practicing educators, the mission of the PESB is to ensure all certificated educators:

• Are competent in the professional knowledge and practice for which they are certified;
• Have a foundation of skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to help students with diverse needs, abilities, cultural experiences, and learning styles meet or exceed the state learning goals; and
• Are committed to research-based practice and career-long professional development.

In addition to its regulatory policy responsibilities, the PESB and its staff provide direct administrative oversight of all state-approved educator preparation programs, and operate numerous programs related to educator recruitment, alternative pathways into the profession, educator workforce development, and assessments for educator certification.

Position Overview

The Pathways Program Specialist will have a primary role in promoting and supporting the needs of the Educator Pathways and Workforce Development team within PESB. Reporting to the Program Manager – Educator Pathways Programs, Evaluation, and Research, the individual will be expected to develop an in depth understanding of the Educator Pathways and Workforce Development programs and projects to carry out the responsibilities of this position. Individual will work with all staff to support the Board’s goals and objectives to ensure that the pathways to teaching in Washington’s public schools are available to all who are interested.

Communications

• Report creation for internal and external audiences
• Newsletter content development
• Presentation development for and delivery to external audiences
• Infographics and other material development, explaining Educator Pathways and Workforce Development programs through visuals and text
• Educator Pathways and Workforce Development website content updates
• Individual educator assistance
• Building greater cohesion within the Educator Pathways and Workforce Development team

Event Coordination

• Program site visits
• Meetings, including but not limited to quarterly meetings of the Educator Pathways Advisory Group
• Conferences, including collaborative meetings in partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Grants Support

• Progress monitoring and reporting
• Report development
• Contracts assistance
• Grant research and writing
• Materials development
• Qualitative and quantitative data collection and synthesis

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Public Policy, Journalism, or related field
• At least three (3) years experience in community outreach, marketing agency services, or event planning
• At least one (1) year working with grant or contract implementation, tracking, and reporting
• Experience working in the field of K-12 education preferred

Candidate Profile

• Excellent written, spoken, and interpersonal communications skills
• Familiarity with governmental policy making processes
• Skilled in print and online publishing applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google G-Suite applications
• Familiarity with writing and editing material for publication in print and electronic media
• Familiarity with effective website content
• Demonstrated experience working and interacting with culturally diverse people from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds
• Willingness and ability to take on the variety of small research and other projects that regularly emerge in an environment with diverse demands and a very small staff
• Ability to demonstrate consistent attention to detail
• Ability to complete complex tasks with limited supervision

The annual compensation range for the position is $48,000 – $60,000 per year and will depend upon experience, educational background, and qualifications. Washington State has a generous benefit package including health, dental, and life insurance, retirement, and an optional deferred compensation program. Please go to the following websites for benefit information; for information regarding health benefits and www.drs.wa.gov for retirement plan information.

This position serves at the pleasure of the Executive Director and is exempt from civil service laws.

Application Process

Those interested in this position should apply through Careers.wa.gov and attach a letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement, a current resume, and three or more professional references.

Carole Lynch, Human Resources
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
600 Washington Street Southeast
Olympia, Washington 98504-7200
(360) 725-6270; Carole.Lynch@k12.wa.us

The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. 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 725-6066, or e-mail hroffice@k12.wa.us.