Flexible Learning Options Program Supervisor

WASHINGTON MANAGEMENT SERVICE

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Flexible Learning Options - Program Supervisor

$80870 - $95147 annually

Closes 05/26/2026

The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) seeks to fill a Flexible Learning Options - Program Supervisor position. This full-time permanentposition 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 training period you will be required to be in the office 3 days per week. After youve completed your initial training you may have the option to work from home on a flexible telework schedule. While were happy to offer this balance of in-office connections and telework flexibility this isnt 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 K12 education in Washington state. Working with the states 295 public school districts and7state-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 their expertise. OSPI isa 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 (weeksto 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

This position will reside within the Pathway Preparation and Title Programs (PPTP) division at the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and reports to the Learning Options Director. The PPTP division is housed within OSPI under the Chief Education Officer. This position supports Flexible Learning Options (FLO) as part of the Learning Options department. Learning Options is a department within the Pathway Preparation and Title Programs Division though the department and work will require collaboration with many other departments and divisions in the agency.

This position serves a critical role within OSPI as a key connector and leader within and outside of the agency. The Flexible Learning Options Program Supervisor develops implements and modifies continuous improvement processes with an emphasis on maximizing student outcomes in all FLO programs.

As a member of the Learning Options team this position leads program improvement efforts both internally and externally with special emphasis on reengagement programs. This position serves school districts Educational Service Districts (ESDs) OSPI program partners and other partners by providing consistent leadership reliable communication performance feedback and improvement planning expectations.

The Flexible Learning Options Program Supervisor primary objectives are:

• Ensure FLO programs are aligned with statute legislative intent and agency policy by providing leadership on rulemaking proposed legislation funding models and oversight on strategic implementation.
• Strengthen data accuracy reporting and accountability by improving guidance and tools monitoring student transfers and performance outcomes and developing systems that ensure FLO programs comply with laws rules and agency expectations.
• Provide clear statewide guidance and oversight for FLO programs through professional development tiered program review systems consistent communication technical assistance contract management and improvement plans.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with state national and regional organizations to align FLO programs with research and best practices represent OSPI interests and support continuous improvement through collaborations with ESDs.
• Lead and support cross-agency initiatives including reengagement efforts and special projects related to learning options ensuring alignment with agency priorities and timely execution.

Key Responsibilities

The primary duties of this position are in service to the states flexible learning option programs including but not limited to Open Doors Reengagement Alternative Learning Home Based Instruction and Online Learning. The priority of this position is to provide top-tier customer service to students families educators and administrators by delivering timely accurate and consistent guidance and support so they can access benefit from and effectively lead and implement flexible learning options across Washingtons K12 education system.

Customer Service

• Serve as a primary point of contact for students families educators administrators and partner agencies regarding flexible learning option () programs.

• Provide timely accurate and consistent technical assistance by interpreting statutes rules and agency guidance and translating them into clear next steps for customers.
• Respond to inquiries across multiple channels (e.g. email phone meetings) and track trends to identify recurring needs gaps in guidance and opportunities to improve customer experience.
• Develop maintain and continuously improve customer-facing resources (FAQs guidance documents tools and communications) to support access and successful implementation of FLO programs.
• Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve complex or escalated issues ensuring follow-through documentation and consistent application of policy.

Policy Legislation and Rule Consultation

• Consults on rule revision process and related regulations to ensure alignment with statute policy intent and program implementation needs.
• Consults on department policy analysis related to the proposed legislation and rulemakingimpacting learning options.
• Advises OSPI and agency leadership on statewide policy and strategic considerations for program implementation and monitoring.
• Consults on program funding models.

Data Performance Outcomes and Reporting

• Partners with supervisor and Data Analysis and Reporting staff to improve data guidance develop reports and tools and ensure accurate student learning performance outcome data.
• Monitors the Choice Transfer System for student transfers and provides guidance to ensure adherence with applicable laws and rules.
• Develops systems for monitoring the implementation of statewide programs to ensure adherence with statute rule and agency guidance.

Program Guidance Program Review and Communication

• Designs and delivers statewide professional development focused on the streamlining of monitoring requirements across flexible learning opportunities including a tiered approach to program review (i.e. Self-assessment on-site monitoring etc.).
• Provides clear and consistent statewide communication to educators and key stakeholders regarding programs guidance and measurable expectations.
• Responds to requests for collaboration and technical consultation from learning partners and policy makers to support progress monitoring and review.
• Maintains an up-to-date list of performance outcomes by program.

• Maintain contracts and model interlocal agreements for programs.

External Partnerships

• Collaborates with national and state non-traditional learning organizations to align programs with emerging research trends and best practices.
• Represents OSPI at regional state and national meetings and conferences to share expertise gather input and support statewide alignment of programs.
• Partner with Educational Service Districts to lead support and design implementation of continuous improvement systems.

Project Management and Operational Support

• This position will be consulted as a Lead in Reengagement conversations.
• Manages special projects related to Learning Options as assigned ensuring timely completion and alignment with agency priorities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in education or related field
• Three or more years experience working in K-12 public education as a teacher or other work involving learning standards competencies or educational program development.

NOTE: A combination of education and experience totaling a minimum of 7 years will qualify.

• Experience working in data reporting including Excel and/or Tableau
• Experience providing professional development
• Knowledge of learning standards competencies and/or educational program development.
• Statewide and occasional travel to an out-of-state conference/meeting
• Must live in Washington State

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience as a building administrator and/or a central office role within a school district.
• Experience working with youth reengagement programs and/or other alternative programs.
• Masters degree with emphasis in education school counseling or educational leadership and policy.

• Understanding of legislation and legislative process as it pertains to youth reengagement online learning alternative learning experience and school choice.
• 3 years project management experience.
• Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse parents and communities.
• Training in cultural competency.
• Experience working and collaborating with state regional and local education agencies.
• Experience developing guidance resources.
• Experience presenting to audiences.
• Experience using data to analyze and inform practice and policy.
• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

Compensation
The annual compensation for the position is $80870 - $95147 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 Systemsfor 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. Applications must include the following documents in MS Word or PDFformat:

• 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.

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Sal Salazar Human Resources