State of Washington · 1 week ago
Program Supervisor Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)/Early Learning (EL) (Multiple Positions)
Walla Walla, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$81K/yr - $95K/yr
3+ years expThe State of Washington's 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 involves providing regional leadership, coaching, and technical assistance to strengthen inclusionary practices for young children, particularly those with disabilities, and ensuring that early learning initiatives are integrated into the broader educational system.
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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
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
Knowledge of IDEA 619 and Early Learning Systems: 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
This position requires the 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)
Benefits
We support a healthy work/life balance by offering flexible/alternative work schedules and mobile and telework options.
We have an Infant at Work Program that is based on long-term values of newborns and infant-parent bonding.
Washington State offers a generous benefit package including health, dental and life insurance, retirement and an optional deferred compensation program.
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
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.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.
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.
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.
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