Program Manager, Educator Preparation - PESB

State of Washington•Thurston County – Olympia, WA

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Program Manager, Educator Preparation connects the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) with teacher preparation and teacher residency preparation programs in Washington State. The role supports equitable, high-quality, and consistent standards statewide through co-management of the educator preparation program review system, teacher residency program support, and related projects. The position reports to the Co-Director of Educator Preparation and is based in Olympia, Washington, with eligibility for full-time telework within Washington and periodic in-person collaboration days and occasional travel for program and board meetings. Statewide and national travel is required. The position co-manages educator preparation program reviews and teacher residency program support. It develops and implements policies, rules, standards, and practices; conducts site-based program reviews; supports program approval and review; coordinates implementation of required educational standards and instructional topics; and collaborates with PESB staff and external partners. The role also develops materials and presentations, facilitates work groups and learning communities, communicates with community members and partners, and represents PESB in statewide and national groups. The position performs other duties assigned by the Executive Director and is civil service exempt, serves at the pleasure of the Executive Director, and is not represented by a bargaining unit. The annual compensation is $70,000–$100,000, depending on experience, education, and qualifications. Washington State offers health, dental, and life insurance, retirement, and an optional deferred compensation program.

Requirements

Master’s degree in education, public policy, public administration, or a similar field; or a bachelor’s degree in one of these fields plus three years of experience in education, public policy, or public administration.
Experience with large- and small-group facilitation and project management.
Demonstrated ability to advance equity or social justice in education, such as by diversifying the educator workforce or implementing culturally responsive education.
Ability to address a range of public audiences effectively, formally and informally.
Ability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively in writing and orally.
Ability to work in team environments with tight timelines.
Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with diverse colleagues, higher education faculty, community members, and organizations.
Ability to synthesize information, findings, and trends to inform policy decisions.
Experience with cloud-based, collaborative, and digital tools, such as Google Suite and MS O365.
Willingness to travel statewide and nationally.
Must live in or be willing to relocate to Washington State and maintain residence there.

Nice To Haves

Terminal degree in a relevant field, such as education, public policy, or public administration.
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 educational trends and policies related to teacher residency, educator preparation, and licensure.
Knowledge of regional education service districts (ESDs), the community college system, and/or non-traditional education providers.
Passion for the mission of PESB.
Familiarity with PESB Program Standards.

Responsibilities

Co-manage educator preparation program review and teacher residency program support.
Integrate diversity, inclusion, cultural responsiveness, and equity into policies, practices, statutory requirements, processes, and materials.
Develop materials, reports, and presentations for the Board, Legislature, and stakeholders.
Plan and facilitate work groups and committees and foster learning communities.
Conduct outreach, respond to inquiries, and gather feedback from community members and key partners.
Represent PESB in work groups and statewide and national settings.
Develop, analyze, and implement rules, policies, and practices affecting educator preparation programs.
Manage and conduct site-based educator preparation program reviews.
Coordinate and evaluate implementation of CCDEI, SEL standards, John McCoy (lulilaš) Since Time Immemorial (JMLSTI), and instructional topic requirements in educator preparation programs.
Collaborate with PESB staff to align the educator preparation program approval and review system.
Manage and co-lead teacher residency preparation program approval, review, and standards, including PESB program standards, educator role standards, and endorsement competencies.
Coordinate and evaluate implementation of CCDEI, SEL standards, JMLSTI, and instructional topic requirements in teacher residency preparation programs.
Support 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 concerning teacher residency preparation program standards and requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.