Program Supervisor - PE/Health

State of Washington•Thurston County – Olympia, WA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) seeks to fill the position of Program Supervisor, PE/Health. This full-time permanent position 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. You may have the option to work from home on a flexible telework schedule. While we’re happy to offer a balance of in-office collaboration and telework flexibility, this is not a fully remote position. The role does require you to be in the office two days per month. OSPI is the primary agency charged with overseeing public K–12 education in Washington state. Working with the state's 295 public school districts and 7 state-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 for their expertise. OSPI is a great 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 isbased on long-term values of newborns and infant-parent bonding. Eligible employees who are new parents or legal guardians can bring their infant (six weeks to 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: 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. The primary function of the Program Supervisor, PE/Health, is to provide K-12 leadership, guidance, technical assistance, and professional resource development for the state’s education system for Physical Education (PE), Health, and Comprehensive Sexual Health Education (CSHE). This position is responsible for program management of PE, Health, and CSHE which are graduation requirements in K-12 school curriculum with state-adopted learning standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in PE, Health or education, educational administration, or related area
A minimum of three (3) years of K-12 experience in PE or Health as a teacher and/or within the educational
A combination of education and related professional work experience may be considered year for year.
Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion and commitment to provide public sector leadership around the agency’s anti-racist objectives.
Demonstrated good judgment and empathy in order to communicate and collaborate across cultures effectively.
Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking skills to address and resolve complex, unprecedented issues
Experience writing and developing curriculum, instructional resources, or professional development modules related to PE and Health, assessment, graduation requirements or relative educational topics.
Travel expected for site visits, attendance at trainings and /or conferences, meetings or other approved events.
The selected candidate must maintain residency in the state of Washington to be eligible for this position.
Knowledge of: Current research, procedures and best practices in K–12 PE and Health content area education, including curriculum, program evaluation, assessment for classroom and large-scale applications, Sound management practices, professional staff development, program planning, individual and group decision making strategies.
Knowledge of: Relevant state government, laws, and legislative process

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or higher in area related to (PE/Health/education, educational administration or related area)
Experience teaching PE in a formal elementary or secondary education system
Experience with relevant state government, laws, and legislative processes
Experience working in a diverse school setting
Broad practical experience in leadership, personnel management, collaborative problem solving and conflict management.
Ability to provide long and short-term strategic planning and program development goals
Experience with data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

Provides statewide leadership for Physical Education, Health, and Comprehensive Sexual Health Education (CSHE) by aligning systems, policies, and practices to expand equitable access to high-quality learning.
Oversees major initiatives from policy development through implementation, ensuring compliance, minimizing risk, and advancing agency goals.
Leads the revision and rollout of learning standards and building statewide capacity through professional learning, instructional resources, and guidance on inclusive, standards-aligned, and culturally responsive materials.
Strengthens instructional practice through research-based strategies, cross-disciplinary integration, and targeted support for diverse student populations.
Fosters strong partnerships across state agencies, educational organizations, and stakeholders to inform policy and implementation.
Serves as a key liaison, contributes to legislative analysis and reporting, maintains clear and consistent communication, and uses data and assessment systems to drive continuous improvement and improve outcomes for all students.