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NEOGOV · 6 days ago

Program Specialist 2 - Special Education

Thurston County – Olympia, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$45K/yr - $60K/yr

4+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Program Specialist 2 for the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. This role focuses on supporting coordination between Early Learning and Early Childhood Special Education to promote inclusionary practices and improve outcomes for children and families in Washington's education system.

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Responsibilities

Plan and schedule cross-agency meetings between ECSE and EL by scheduling virtual and in-person sessions, reserving meeting spaces, assisting in preparing and maintaining agendas, sending invitations, and distributing materials

Document meetings and statewide initiatives by capturing notes, tracking action items, and maintaining project documentation in SharePoint/OneDrive

Manage communication channels (email lists, Teams) to ensure consistent messaging, timely updates, and aligned resource sharing between OSPI divisions, ESDs, and community partners

Enter program data into PIDS, and organization spreadsheets, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

Assist in administration of the PIDS platform

Prepare data visualizations and reports from PIDS and other pertinent platforms, to inform the ECSE/EL teams in their continuous improvement efforts

Support professional development events by coordinating logistics such as registration, training materials, technology setup, and participant communication

Maintaining records of training participation and coaching cycles

Assist program staff with program monitoring by preparing documentation, organizing evidence, and following up with districts and partners

Represent ECSE/EL priorities by actively participating in statewide workgroups, advisory councils, and interagency initiatives

Develop shared resources (guidance documents, toolkits, communication templates) in collaboration with state agencies, districts, and ESD teams

Serve as a liaison between OSPI and local partners by answering questions, clarifying guidance, and escalating issues as appropriate

Contribute to division-wide projects such as cross-office initiatives

Engage in professional learning (e.g., trainings, conferences, webinars) to strengthen knowledge of MTSS, inclusionary practices, and early childhood frameworks

Support supervisor-directed assignments such as drafting correspondence, reviewing materials, or preparing briefing notes

Qualification

Early Childhood Special EducationIDEA Part BData ManagementEquity-centered PracticesOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsBilingual SkillsLogistical CoordinationCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in early childhood special education (ECSE), Special Education, or a directly related field; OR 4+ years of Early Childhood Special Education experience

Knowledge of IDEA Part B Section 619 and early learning systems

Experience managing/analyzing education-related data

Strong organizational and logistical coordination skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Commitment to equity-centered and anti-racist practices