Director, K-12 Enrichments

Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD); Renton (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

PSESD is looking for an inspiring Director of K-12 Enrichments to lead innovative elementary and middle school enrichment opportunities and strengthen partnerships with families, schools, and community organizations. The role reports to the Senior Director - PreKindergarten-Postsecondary Enrichment and involves in-person responsibilities and strategic oversight of program implementation and budgets.

You will guide program planning, ensure compliance, and cultivate an antiracist, multicultural

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, educational leadership, public administration, social sciences, business administration, or related field.
• Job-related experience in school/district leadership, grant or program administration, or education program implementation.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion with diverse communities.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and using educational data to inform strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with ESD personnel, school districts, and community partners to support program development and sustainability.
• Oversee grant development, review applications, and onboarding for compliant program delivery.
• Monitor program activities, budgets, grants, and milestones for accountability and compliance.
• Provide technical assistance and consultation to program partners to improve implementation and address barriers.
• Direct long- and short-range program planning to align resources with agency objectives.
• Supervise personnel and coach leaders to build high-performing teams.
• Prepare written materials for reporting, guidance, and decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Community engagement

Grant development

Equity and inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in education/related field

Associate’s degree with relevant experience considered

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Zoom

Job description

Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD) is seeking an inspiring Director of K-12 Enrichments to lead innovative learning opportunities that spark curiosity, build confidence, and unlock the full potential of elementary and middle school students. Director K-12 Enrichments will engage in academic enrichment. You will also help strengthen partnerships with families, schools, community organizations, and regional ESD partners to expand access, support successful program implementation, and create meaningful opportunities for every student to thrive. Bring your leadership, passion, and vision to PSESD and help shape a future where every child has the opportunity to discover, learn, lead, and succeed! The job of Director, K-12 Enrichments is done for the purpose/s of providing leadership, direction, and oversight of assigned programs and initiatives to ensure effective implementation, resource management, and alignment with organizational and program goals.

This job reports to Senior Director - PreKindergarten-Postsecondary Enrichment.

In-person

PSESD is one of nine regional educational agencies serving school districts and state approved charter and private schools in Washington. Serving over 39% of Washington’s K-12 public school students, our agency provides critical services designed to ensure that our students are ready to enter school, achieve at high levels in the K-12 system, and succeed in postsecondary endeavors. We are committed to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization driven by equity in education. To learn more about PSESD, visit www.psesd.org/about-psesd.

Essential Functions

• Collaborates with others (e.g., ESD personnel, school district personnel, community organizations, etc.) for the purpose of supporting program development, implementation, partnerships, resource coordination, and sustainability.

• Supports grant development, application, and implementation processes, including recruitment, application review, selection, and grantee onboarding for the purpose of ensuring effective program delivery, compliance with funding requirements, and program readiness.

• Oversees program evaluation activities, including data collection, analysis, reporting, and coordination with evaluation partners for the purpose of assessing program effectiveness, supporting continuous improvement, and meeting applicable requirements.

• Provides technical assistance, guidance, and consultation to program partners and grantees for the purpose of supporting successful implementation, addressing barriers, and strengthening program practices.

• Directs long- and short-range program planning for the purpose of aligning assigned programs, resources, and services with agency objectives, funding requirements, and program priorities.

• Embodies the principles and practices that form our culture and commitment to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization for the purpose of meeting the Agency’s End: We co-create just and humanizing educational communities where every student thrives and succeeds, benefiting future generations.

• Monitors assigned program activities, budgets, grants, and implementation milestones for the purpose of ensuring effective resource utilization, program accountability, and compliance with established financial, legal, and administrative requirements.

• Participates in local, regional, and statewide meetings for the purpose of sharing information, coordinating implementation, strengthening partnerships, and advancing program objectives.

• Reviews grant budgets, financial documentation, and required agreements for the purpose of ensuring fiscal accountability, compliance, and timely completion of program requirements.

• Coordinates program activities, regional supports, and site visits for the purpose of assessing implementation progress, identifying emerging needs, and supporting consistent program delivery.

• Responds to a wide variety of inquiries from ESD staff, and school district personnel, general public, school districts, and other professional organizations for the purpose of resolving problems, providing information, and/or referring to appropriate personnel.

• Supervises personnel (e.g., provide coaching and consultation on technical issues, adaptive challenges, personnel matters, strategic opportunities, career goals, professional development, job performance, etc.) for the purpose of advancing the development of effective leaders and high performing teams and achieving agency and departmental objectives.

• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g., reports, grants, budgets, communications, and program guidance) for the purpose of documenting activities, communicating expectations, and supporting informed decision-making.

• Analyzes program information, requirements, and emerging issues for the purpose of identifying solutions, informing decisions, and recommending improvements to program practices.

Other Functions

• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

ANTIRACIST LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

CULTURAL PROFICIENCY: Articulates and applies historical context of racism and understands the current reality of students and communities of color in order to support racial equity. Actively demonstrates a commitment to supporting equity and inclusion, and serves as an advocate with colleagues, partners, and communities to meet the Agency's End and goal of becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization in support of eliminating the opportunity gap.

RACIAL EQUITY ADVOCATE: Recognizes, supports, and engages in dismantling institutional racism. Partners with and is accountable to those with whom we are in a transformational relationship, including children, families, and communities of color.

RACIAL EQUITY MINDSET: Demonstrates awareness of biases, internalized racial superiority and oppression. Leads with a racial equity lens and actively uses the racial equity tool in meaningful ways.

TRANSFORMATIONAL VALUES: Contributes to valuable and positive, antiracist transformation in individuals, organizations, and social systems in an effort to actively progress across the antiracist multicultural institution continuum. Is able to foster a sense of community and shared purpose via collaboration and cooperation with others inside and outside PSESD. Embodies the principles and practices that form the Agency’s culture. Operates from an abundance mentality that recognizes opportunities, and is optimistic and realistic about the future.

JOB-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

BUILDING EFFECTIVE TEAMS: Builds a diverse and cohesive team who work together toward shared goals.

COMMUNITY AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT: Demonstrates knowledge and expertise related to engaging with stakeholders, including children, families and communities, to promote wellness and self-sufficiency.

COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS: Engages in uncomfortable or difficult conversations to explore others’ views in order to gain a shared understanding.

GRANT DEVELOPMENT: Researches, drafts, revises and finalizes narrative and financial components of the grant development process.

• Bachelor’s degree in education, educational leadership, public administration, social sciences, business administration, or job-related field OR associate’s degree in job-related area with increasing levels of job-related experience may be considered.
• Job-related experience within a specialized field e.g school or district leadership, grant or program administration, education program implementation, regional technical assistance, or a closely related field
• Experience supporting programs across multiple schools, districts, organizations, or geographic areas.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion, and experience working with diverse communities.
• Demonstrated experience collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and utilizing educational data to inform strategic planning.
• Proficiency in using communication and collaboration platforms, including Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Zoom, and other related digital communication tools to support effective communication, coordination, and collaboration.

• Experience administering or monitoring grant-funded education, youth-development, summer-learning, or out-of-school-time programs.
• Experience with school district budgeting, contracting, purchasing, invoicing, expenditure reporting, or grant compliance.
• Experience working directly with district executives, business-office staff, school administrators, program leaders, and community partners.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams or services across program, fiscal, legal, communications, evaluation, and operational areas.
• Knowledge of Washington State public education systems and regional educational service structures.