Media Literacy and Digital Citizenship - Program Supervisor

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework options

In-office 3 days/week during training

Flexible telework schedule

Job summary

Washington Management Service in Olympia invites applications for the Media Literacy and Digital Citizenship Program Supervisor. This full‑time, permanent role leads statewide implementation, supports standards, resources, and professional learning while coordinating with districts, libraries, and agencies.

A hybrid work arrangement is available with in‑office training and potential telework options, depending on duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with related experience may substitute.
• Three+ years of program implementation experience with outcomes.
• Experience creating best practices and outcomes‑based strategies.
• Strong written and verbal communication across diverse audiences.
• Ability to lead statewide meetings and cross‑organizational initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with OSPI content leads to implement media literacy into state standards.
• Develop professional learning resources and provide technical assistance.
• Build partnerships with districts, agencies, and organizations.
• Provide timely guidance to educators and stakeholders.
• Coordinate communications, newsletters, website updates, and reports.
• Support OSPI's Open Educational Resources repository.
• Serve as OSPI’s school library contact and connect stakeholders with resources.
• Plan statewide learning events and professional learning communities.
• Oversee grant programs and an Ambassador Program as funding becomes available.
• Develop program budgets, funding priorities, and monitor outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Team facilitation

Learning resources development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Library information science, Educational Technology, Social Studies, English Language Arts, Communication/Journalism or related field

Job description

WASHINGTON MANAGEMENT SERVICE

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Media Literacy and Digital Citizenship - Program Supervisor

$82,487 - $97,050 annually

October 30, 2026

The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) seeks to fill Media Literacy and Digital Citizenship Program Supervisor. This full-time permanent position is based in Olympia, Washington. This position may be eligible for partial to near full-time telework. During your initial training period you will be required to be in the office 3 days per week. After you’ve completed your initial training, you may have the option to work from home on a flexible telework schedule. While we’re happy to offer this balance of in-office connections and telework flexibility, this isn’t a fully remote position. Telework is a combination of in-building and off-site days. We encourage interested candidates to visit the OSPI website to gain insight into our agency.

About OSPI and our initiatives

OSPI is the primary agency charged with overseeing public K–12 education in Washington state. Working with the state's 295 public school districts and 7 state-tribal education compact schools, OSPI allocates funding and provides tools, resources, and technical assistance so every student in Washington is provided with 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.

Vision, Mission, and Values

Vision

All students prepared for post‑secondary pathways, careers, and civic engagement.

Mission

Transform K‑12 education to a system that is centered on closing opportunity gaps and is characterized by high expectations for all students and educators. We achieve this by developing equity‑based policies and supports that empower educators, families, and communities.

Values

Ensuring Equity, Collaboration and Service, Achieving Excellence through Continuous Improvement, Focus on the Whole Child

Equity

• 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.

Position Overview

The Media Literacy & Digital Citizenship Program Supervisor leads the statewide implementation and support of OSPI’s Media Literacy and Digital Citizenship Program. The position supports learning standards, open educational resources, professional learning, grant programs when applicable, learning events, and the Ambassador Program. It works closely with OSPI teams, Educational Service Districts, the Washington State Library, school districts, educators, and other partners to advance effective media literacy and digital citizenship practices across Washington.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with OSPI content leads to integrate media literacy and digital citizenship into state learning standards.
• Develop professional learning resources, provide technical assistance, and lead virtual and in‑person training.
• Build and maintain partnerships with ESD EdTech leads, school districts, state agencies, and other organizations.
• Provide technical expertise and timely guidance to educators and stakeholders.
• Coordinate strategic communications, newsletters, website updates, presentations, reports, and public‑facing materials.
• Support the development and use of OSPI’s Open Educational Resources repository.
• Serve as OSPI’s school library contact and connect stakeholders with appropriate agency resources.
• Plan and facilitate statewide learning events and professional learning communities.
• Plan, implement, and oversee grant programs and an Ambassador Program as funding becomes available.
• Develop program budgets, establish funding priorities, support contract development, and monitor program outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Library information science, Educational Technology, Social Studies, English Language Arts, Communication/Journalism or related field ; relevant experience may substitute year for year.
• Three or more years of successful program implementation experience, including strategic planning and demonstrated outcomes.
• Experience developing best practices and outcomes‑based strategies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including writing, editing, proofreading, presentations, webpages, reports, and technical documents.
• Ability to communicate effectively with educators, school and district leaders, state agencies, professional organizations, legislators, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating collaborative teams, meetings, and discussions.
• Experience developing and delivering virtual and in‑person professional learning for diverse audiences.
• Ability to lead statewide meetings, professional learning communities, and cross‑organizational initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement a program vision, gather stakeholder input, and provide guidance and feedback.
• Current Washington State driver’s license.
• Must reside in the state of Washington
• Travel will be necessary on a periodic basis.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Five years of K–12 teaching, school district, or relevant leadership experience.
• Five years of hands‑on experience developing solutions to media literacy and digital citizenship barriers.
• Experience with grant writing and grant or project management.

Compensation

The annual compensation for the position is $82,487 - $97,050 per year and depends upon experience, educational background and qualifications. Geographic differentials may be applied based on work location of 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 is a Washington Management Position. This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.

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”.