Certification Programs Specialist I – Hybrid/Remote

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Telework options

Job summary

State of Washington OSPI seeks an Administrative Program Specialist 1 in Olympia to support educator certification programs and administrator certification administration. The role focuses on evaluating certification applications, ensuring compliance with WAC rules, advising colleagues, and coordinating cross‑agency processes to serve Washington students.

The position emphasizes collaboration, ongoing professional development, and telework options with in‑office Tuesday attendance during

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, public or business administration, or closely related field AND one or more years relevant experience in a program specialist role or a regulatory, compliance, or education‑focused program environment.
• Five (5) years’ experience in a program specialist role or a regulatory, compliance, or education‑focused program environment may be substituted for a degree.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation Program Specialist of general educator certification applications and serves as certification specialist to the Professional Certification Office and appropriate stakeholders.
• Perform complex evaluations of certification applications to determine eligibility for first‑time certification or certification renewal.
• Notify the applicant of any requirement deficiencies.
• Provide advisory services, leadership and technical assistance to Professional Certification program specialist and records staff, college and university certification officers, and Educational Service District (ESD) certification officers.
• Verify individuals’ WA certification to school district personnel, state agencies, employment services, or other public entities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Five years experience substituted for degree

Job description

State of Washington OSPI seeks an Administrative Program Specialist 1 in Olympia to support educator certification programs and administrator certification administration. The role focuses on evaluating certification applications, ensuring compliance with WAC rules, advising colleagues, and coordinating cross‑agency processes to serve Washington students.

The position emphasizes collaboration, ongoing professional development, and telework options with in‑office Tuesday attendance during