Program Specialist 2 - Professional Certification Office

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is seeking multiple Program Specialist 2 professionals to join our Professional Certification Office team in Olympia. These full-time permanent roles are based in Olympia, with on-site work required during the initial training period and a potential move to a hybrid schedule afterward.

OSPI supports professional growth and a balanced life, serving Washington's K–12 system and collaborating with districts.

Job description

GENERAL SERVICE

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Program Specialist 2 - Professional Certification Office

(Multiple Positions)

$45,924–$61,332 annually

Closes November 05, 2026

The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is seeking multiple Program Specialist 2 professionals to join our growing Professional Certification Office team. These full-time permanent roles are based in Olympia, Washington. After completing training, employees may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule that includes partial telework. This position requires regular on-site work and is not eligible for full-time telework work. During the initial training period, successful candidates will be required to work in the office five days a week. We encourage interested candidates to visit the OSPI website to learn more about 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 that every student in Washington receives a high-quality public education.

At OSPI, we recognize that our employees are the key to the agency's success. 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 fosters professional growth and values 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 a tuition assistance policy and support employees seeking tuition waivers through participating in higher education organizations.


• 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 infants (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 a cross‑divisional, collaborative committee. The committee's focus includes employee engagement and education; reinforcing OSPI values; maximizing the value of diversity; and identifying strategies for inclusion.

Vision, Mission, and Values