Organization: The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)
Job Type: Full-time, permanent, flexible/hybrid
Location: Thurston County – Olympia, WA
Salary: $119,638.00 - $133,673.00 Annually
The Director provides visionary leadership and strategic direction for the Professional Certification department within the Teaching, Learning, and School Improvement division (TLSI), guiding programs, operations, and a diverse team to achieve division and agency priorities. The position ensures policies and procedures to support equitable, effective, and high-quality educator certification while fostering a collaborative, high-performing work environment.
This role represents the department and OSPI to the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) and the Paraeducator Standards Board (PESB), as well as other interested parties, guiding policy interpretation, statewide initiatives, and implementation strategies for educator certification. Through strategic leadership, the Director advances TLSI and OSPI goals by promoting a diverse, inclusive, and highly skilled educator workforce and ensuring that all students in Washington have access to effective educators.
Closing Date: 4/26/2026
