Program Manager, Educator Preparation - PESB

Program Manager, Educator Preparation - PESB

Salary

$70,000.00 - $100,000.00 Annually

Location

Thurston County - Olympia, WA

Job Type

Exempt

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

2026-08761

Department

Professional Educator Standards Board

Division

Professional Educator Standards Board

Opening Date

10/22/2026

Closing Date

11/5/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

EXEMPT

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

PROGRAM MANAGER, EDUCATOR PREPARATION

$70,000 - $100,00

Closes 11/05/2026

This position is eligible to telework full-time with periodic in-person collaboration days and occasional travel for program and board meetings.

AGENCY PROFILE

First created in 2000 as an advisory board to state policymakers, since 2006 the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) 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

This position is critical to connecting PESB to the field of teacher preparation and teacher residency preparation programs in the state of Washington. This role is key in ensuring equitable, high-quality, consistent standards for educator preparation programs across Washington state through the management and co-leadership of the educator preparation program review system, teacher residency program support, and related projects. This position reports to the Co-Director of Educator Preparation and is based in Olympia, Washington, and is eligible for remote work within the state.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position co-manages educator preparation program review and teacher residency program support. For these areas, this position will:

• Ensure the integration of diversity, inclusion, cultural responsiveness, and equity into policies, practices, and statutory requirements across functions, processes, and materials.
• Develop engaging materials, reports, and presentations to share issues, considerations, and recommendations for the Board, Legislature, or stakeholders.
• Plan and facilitate work groups and committees and foster learning communities.
• Communicate with community members and key partners to provide outreach, respond to inquiries, and gather feedback.
• Represent PESB's interests in work groups, statewide and nationally.

Educator preparation program review

• Develop, analyze, and implement rules, policies, and practices impacting educator preparation programs.
• Manage and conduct site-based educator preparation program reviews.
• Coordinate and evaluate the implementation of Cultural Competency, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (CCDEI), Social Emotional Learning (SEL) standards, John McCoy (lulila) Since Time Immemorial (JMLSTI), and instructional topic requirements in educator preparation programs.
• Collaborate with PESB staff to ensure strong alignment across the educator preparation program approval and review system.

Teacher residency preparation program support

• Manage and co-lead teacher residency preparation program approval, review, and standards, including PESB program standards, educator role standards, and endorsement competencies.
• Collaborate with PESB staff to coordinate and evaluate the implementation of Cultural Competency, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (CCDEI), Social Emotional Learning (SEL) standards, John McCoy (lulila) Since Time Immemorial (JMLSTI), and instructional topic requirements in teacher residency preparation programs.
• Support the development of materials for teacher residency preparation program approval.
• Support new and existing teacher residency preparation programs.
• Collaborate with PESB staff to analyze and implement rules and practices regarding teacher residency preparation program standards and requirements.

This position will also perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in education, Public Policy, or Public Administration (or a similar field)
• OR
• A bachelors degree in education, Public Policy, or Public Administration and three years of experience education, Public Policy, or Public Administration
• Experience with large and small group facilitation and project management.
• Demonstrated ability in advancing equity or social justice in education, such as diversifying the educator workforce or implementing culturally responsive education.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively address a range of public audiences, both formally and informally.
• Demonstrated ability to articulate ideas clearly and effectively in both written and oral form.
• Demonstrated ability to work in team environments with tight timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with diverse colleagues, higher education faculty, and a variety of community members and organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize information, key findings, and trends to inform policy decisions.
• Experience with cloud-based, collaborative, & digital tools (i.e. Google Suite; MS O365).
• Willingness to travel statewide and nationally.
• Must live in (or be willing to relocate to) Washington state and maintain residence in Washington.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Terminal degree in a relevant field (i.e., education, public policy, public administration, etc.).
• Experience working in an educator preparation program or accreditation organization.
• Experience developing or working in a teacher residency program.
• Experience working in or with the K-12 public education system.
• Knowledge of legislative processes and navigating political environments with differing constituencies.
• Knowledge of national and state-level educational trends and policies related to teacher residency, educator preparation, and licensure.
• Knowledge of the regional education service districts (ESDs), community college system, and/or non-traditional providers of education.
• Passion for the mission of PESB.
• Familiarity with the PESB Program Standards.

COMPENSATION

The annual compensation for the position is $70,000 - $100,000 per year and depends upon experience, educational background and qualifications. 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 Dept. of Retirement Systems for retirement plan information. This position serves at the pleasure of the Executive Director, and is civil service exempt. The 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 and PDF format only:

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

Please address any questions to:

Sal Salazar, Human Resources

Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

600 Washington Street Southeast

Olympia, WA 98504-7200

360-725-6278; Sal.Salazar@k12.wa.us

The Professional Educator Standards Board is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from job seekers who will contribute to our diversity. SBE 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. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources Office at 360-725-6271 or hroffice@k12.wa.us

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

01

Please select the answer that best describes your education and experience.

• I have a bachelor's degree in education, Public Policy, Public Administration, or a related field, and three years of experience in education, public policy, public administration or a similar field
• I have I have a combination of education and experience totaling seven (7) or more years of professional level experience in education, Public Policy, Public Administration, or a related field
• None of the above

02

Do you have experience with large and small group facilitation and project management?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have experience with cloud-based, collaborative, & digital tools (i.e. Google Suite; MS O365)?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have experience working in an educator preparation program or accreditation organization?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have experience working in or with the K-12 public education system?

• Yes
• No

06

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

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience developing or working in a teacher residency program?

• 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

Required Question

Employer State of Washington

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View Job Posting for Location, Washington, 98504

Website http://www.careers.wa.gov