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Program Supervisor Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)/Early Learning (EL) (Multiple Positions)

Thurston County – Olympia, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$81K/yr - $95K/yr

3+ years exp

The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is seeking to fill multiple positions for the Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)/Early Learning (EL) Program Supervisor. This role provides regional leadership and technical assistance to strengthen inclusionary practices for young children, particularly those with disabilities, and ensures that early learning initiatives are integrated within Washington's Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS).

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Responsibilities

Facilitate Washington Pyramid Model (WAPM) modules, program-wide strategic planning workshops, and other state-identified trainings

Provide coaching and mentoring to Program Coaches, Data Coordinators, and Practitioner Coaches

Deliver professional development sessions across multiple districts and early learning programs, ensuring content is grounded in equity and MTSS alignment

Support districts early learning programs in using WaKIDS data to inform instructional practices

Support district and school leadership teams in completing assessments, reviewing LRE (Least Restrict Environment) data, and creating action plans

Provide ongoing technical assistance around child outcomes, disproportionality, behavior incident reporting, and preschool inclusion strategies

Guide districts in the effective use of grant funds and reporting requirements as part of broader improvement efforts

Participate in ECSE/EL meeting, Communities of Practice, and cross-agency partnerships

Collaborate with the OSPI ECSE/619 Coordinator, early learning teams, DCYF, ECAEP, Head Start, Tribal governments, ESD teams, and national TA providers to advance inclusionary practices

Maintain communication with district and early learning leaders to ensure consistent implementation

Support districts with data collection tools such as PIDS, TPOT, and BIRD to inform decision-making and continuous improvement

Track training participation, monitor grant deliverables, and support districts in analyzing outcomes data

Assist with state-level evaluation activities, including SSIP (State Systemic Improvement Plan) measures

Support coordinated recruitment and enrollment for children with IEP’s in early learning programs

Provide program-level support and model evidence-based practices when needed

Contribute to statewide ECSE and EL initiatives, including transition planning, family engagement, and statewide improvement efforts connected to IDEA indicators

Qualification

Special EducationEarly Childhood EducationIDEA 619 knowledgeTraining/CoachingData-Informed PracticePolicy DevelopmentFramework ImplementationEquity PracticesBilingual SkillsCollaborationCommunicationLeadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE), or a related field

Three (3) or more years of progressively responsible experience in ECSE or Early Learning

Demonstrated knowledge of IDEA Part B Section 619, preschool inclusion strategies, and PreK-3 alignment

Three (3) or more years' experience training/coaching: Experience providing professional development, technical assistance, or coaching to educators, program staff, or leadership teams

Three (3) or more years' experience with Policy/Program Development: Experience contributing to policy development, program administration, or statewide systems change efforts

Two (2) or more years' experience with Data-Informed Practice: Experience using data tools such as PIDS, WaKIDS, TPOT, BIRS, or disproportionality analysis to inform decision-making

Familiarity with the Washington Pyramid Model (WAPM), Building Blocks for Belonging (BB4B), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and MTSS frameworks

Demonstrated commitment to equity and anti-racist practices, with experience reducing systematic barriers in education

Ability to travel statewide, occasional out-of-state travel for national events, participation in necessary in-person meetings, and a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and occasional extended hours for on-site reviews

This role requires spending at least two days in the office each month, along with participating in scheduled trainings and team or all-staff meetings

Preferred

Master's degree in special education, Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE), or a related field

Leadership in state, regional, or multi-district initiatives

Familiarity with WAPM, BB4B, MTSS, and UDL frameworks

Experience in policy development, program administration, or statewide system change

Proficiency using PIDS, WaKIDS, TPOT, BIRS, and disproportionality data

Bilingual or multilingual abilities, particularly in languages spoken by Washington communities (e.g., Spanish, Somali, Russian, Vietnamese, Marshallese)