Description

OSPI is the primary agency charged with overseeing public K–12 education in Washington state. Working with the state's 295 public school districts, 15 charter schools 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 is based 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.

• 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.

This position resides within the Elementary Education, Early Learning, Special Programs and Federal Accountability division at the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and reports to the Director of Elementary Content or designated supervisor within that division. The Elementary Mathematics Associate Director will collaborate and coordinate with the early learning and elementary content specialists and the OSPI Director of Mathematics.

This position will build and implement a work plan that makes progress on strategic goals for the agency including:

• Equitable Access to Strong Foundations, increasing student access and participation in high-quality early learning and elementary by amplifying and building on inclusive, asset-based policy and practices.

This position will provide statewide elementary math leadership and support Washington’s early learning and elementary education system, increasing access to high-quality culturally responsive education for all students. It partners and collaborates internally and externally across subject areas, across grade-levels, and among OSPI departments. It also provides technical assistance and professional learning for math initiatives and policies affecting school districts, schools, educators, administrators, families, professional organizations, nonprofit organizations, and the public.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and implementation support of early learning and elementary math initiatives to support foundational access to learning including but not limited to:
  • Numeracy
  • Collaboration and conversation
  • Multiple representation
• Support the review, revision, development and/or implementation of state content standards; models of instructional practice; instructional materials and resources; research, evaluation, and reporting; and professional learning that will enable schools to support student growth and ensure that graduates are prepared for postsecondary success.
• Support the development and dissemination of integrated content resources for districts, educators, and families with a focus on resources related to early numeracy development.
• Collaborate with Educational Service District (ESD) Regional Math Coordinators to develop and implement goals for statewide numeracy learning and teaching; develop common professional learning resources to support teachers and districts with learning standards and formative assessment; and support the Washington State Fellows' Network of teacher leaders serving elementary students.
• Collaborate with staff in Secondary Education and Pathway Preparation to provide vertical alignment and support of academic standards, instructional materials, and professional learning opportunities and K–12 Initiatives in support of students and educators.
• Provide instructional material guidance and professional learning that ensures adoption of bias-free standard-aligned curriculum and materials, increasing the confidence and capacity of schools, educators, families, and stakeholders to create culturally responsive and anti-racist educational communities.
• Develop and lead statewide initiatives and professional development opportunities based on district and school needs to support implementation of math standards, effective instructional practices in math based on current research, instructional assessment, and grading policies and progress, including best practices for supporting students with disabilities, English learners, migrant, highly capable students, and students eligible for learning assistance.
• Recommend and inform state level policies, directions, and procedures impacting elementary math implementation; collaborate with OSPI Professional Certification, the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB), and the State Board of Education (SBE).
• Recommend and inform state level policies for legislative bills that impact math education. Provide testimony and bill analysis for legislative bills as needed.
• Write and edit responses to queries pertaining to math education, curriculum, instruction, and classroom assessment in Washington.
• Develop policy, budget proposals and analysis of proposed legislation.
• Demonstrate and promote individual and group interpersonal skills including but not limited to listening for understanding, influencing, mediation, consensus building and collaboration.
• Contribute to a workplace that is fair, safe, professional, and free from discrimination or harassment.
• Foster and support the organization’s diversity goals by:
  • Maintaining the highest standard of personal, professional, and ethical conduct.
  • Researching, developing, recommending, and executing creative strategies to evaluate and improve systems and processes through an equity lens, aligned with the organization’s diversity goals and antiracist objectives.
• Collaborate on data analysis, management, and reporting for state and federal reports, accountability, and legal compliance.

Required Qualifications:

• A degree majoring in elementary education, math education, or related field.
• A minimum of four (4) years of elementary education and/or district teaching and/or leadership experience in math, math education, curriculum development, instruction, program evaluation, program evaluation and/or assessment.
• Commitment to provide leadership in support of the agency’s anti-racist objectives and overall responsibility to close persistent opportunity gaps as the state education department.
• Experience and knowledge of creating culturally responsive and anti-racist learning environments.
• Strong commitment to Washington state public education and the principles of trust, teamwork, collaboration, and customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, including the ability to conduct both formal and informal presentations to both large and small groups.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Moodle or similar virtual learning programs.

Desired Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in elementary education, math education, curriculum development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated elementary school and/or district-level or professional organization leadership related to math instruction, resource material development, program evaluation, and assessment.
• Current knowledge of the Washington State K–12 math Learning Standards, effective instructional practices, research-based practices in math curriculum, instruction, and assessment, and school and/or district needs related to education reform efforts.
• Sound management practices, professional staff development, program planning, and individual and group decision making strategies.

Possess the ability to:

• Manage fiscal and other resources strategically.
• Communicate efficiently and effectively across a broad array of education groups and stakeholders in the education system, including written correspondence and technical documents.
• Write and edit with strong command of English grammar, editing rules, and practices for punctuation, composition, formatting, and proofreading.
• Develop and provide presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Utilize strategies for systematic and advanced management practice, project and program planning, budget planning and development, instructional leadership, professional development, individual and group decision-making, and collaborative long-range planning.
• Supervise and oversee projects and be accountable for accurate completion within expected timelines.

Compensation
The annual salary range for this position is $94,047 103,250 and depends upon experience, educational background, and qualifications. Geographic differentials may be applied based on the work location of a successful candidate. Washington State offers a generous benefit package including health, dental and life insurance, retirement, and an optional deferred compensation program. Please visit Health Care Authority for information regarding health benefits and the Department of Retirement Systems for retirement plan information. This position serves at the pleasure of the Superintendent, and is Civil Service Exempt. This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.

Application Process
Those interested in this position must apply through Careers.wa.gov. Applications must include the following documents in MS Word and PDF format only:

• A letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement;
• A current résumé, and;
• A list of three or more professional references.

Please address any questions to:

Sal Salazar, Human Resources
Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources Office at (360) 725-6270 or (360) 725-6066, or e-mail hroffice@k12.wa.us.

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OSPI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from job seekers who will contribute to our diversity . OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. If you would like, please include your name and gender pronouns in your application, to ensure we address you appropriately throughout the application process. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact the human resource consultant listed in “Application Process.”