Program Supervisor - PE/Health

State-of-Washington-Office-of-Superintendent-of-Public-Instructio; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

OSPI in Olympia, Washington, seeks a Program Supervisor, PE/Health, to lead statewide PE, Health, and CSHE initiatives. This full-time, permanent role requires guiding policy, curriculum resources, and professional development while aligning with equity and inclusion goals.

Some telework days may be available, but in-office presence is required two days per month. The position offers $86,612 to $101,898 annually, with a benefits package and potential geographic differential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in PE, Health or education, educational administration, or related area.
• Three (3) years of K-12 experience in PE or Health as a teacher and/or within the educational field.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion; ability to lead public-sector initiatives around anti-racist objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide statewide leadership for Physical Education, Health, and CSHE; align systems and practices to expand equitable access.
• Oversee policy development, implementation, and rollout of learning standards with professional learning and guidance.
• Collaborate with state agencies, educational organizations, and stakeholders to inform policy and implementation.

Skills

K-12 PE/Health experience

Equity and inclusion

Public sector leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in PE, Health or education, educational administration, or related area

Master’s degree in PE/Health/education or related area

Job description

WASHINGTON MANAGEMENT SERVICE

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Program Supervisor - PE/Health

$86,612 - $101,898 annually

Closes October 1,2026

The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) seeks to fill the position of Program Supervisor, PE, Health. This full-time permanent position is based in Olympia, Washington. This position may be eligible for partial to near full-time telework. Telework is a combination of in-building and off-site days. You may have the option to work from home on a flexible telework schedule. While we're happy to offer a balance of in-office collaboration and telework flexibility, this is not a fully remote position. The role does require you to be in the office two days per month.

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 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

Each student, family, and community possesses strengths and cultural knowledge that benefits their peers, educators, and schools. Ensuring educational 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 primary function of the Program Supervisor, PE, Health, is to provide K-12 leadership, guidance, technical assistance, and professional resource development for the state’s education system for Physical Education (PE), Health, and Comprehensive Sexual Health Education (CSHE). This position is responsible for program management of PE, Health, and CSHE which are graduation requirements in K-12 school curriculum with state-adopted learning standards.

Key Responsibilities

This role provides statewide leadership for Physical Education, Health, and Comprehensive Sexual Health Education (CSHE) by aligning systems, policies, and practices to expand equitable access to high-quality learning. It oversees major initiatives from policy development through implementation, ensuring compliance, minimizing risk, and advancing agency goals, while leading the revision and rollout of learning standards and building statewide capacity through professional learning, instructional resources, and guidance on inclusive, standards-aligned, and culturally responsive materials. The role strengthens instructional practice through research-based strategies, cross-disciplinary integration, and targeted support for diverse student populations, while also fostering strong partnerships across state agencies, educational organizations, and stakeholders to inform policy and implementation. Serving as a key liaison, it contributes to legislative analysis and reporting, maintains clear and consistent communication, and uses data and assessment systems to drive continuous improvement and improve outcomes for all students.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in PE, Health or education, educational administration, or related area

A minimum of three (3) years of K-12 experience in PE or Health as a teacher and/or within the educational

• A combination of education and related professional work experience may be considered year for year.

Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion and commitment to provide public sector leadership around the agency’s anti-racist objectives. Demonstrated good judgment and empathy in order to communicate and collaborate across cultures effectively. Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking skills to address and resolve complex, unprecedented issues. Experience writing and developing curriculum, instructional resources, or professional development modules related to PE and Health, assessment, graduation requirements or relative educational topics.

Travel expected for site visits, attendance at trainings and /or conferences, meetings or other approved events.

The selected candidate must maintain residency in the state of Washington to be eligible for this position.

Knowledge of:

• Current research, procedures and best practices in K-12 PE and Health content area education, including curriculum, program evaluation, assessment for classroom and large-scale applications
• Sound management practices, professional staff development, program planning, individual and group decision-making strategies.
• Relevant state government, laws, and legislative process

Desired Qualifications:

Master’s degree or higher in area related to (PE/Health/education, educational administration or related area) Experience teaching PE in a formal elementary or secondary education system Experience with relevant state government, laws, and legislative processes Experience working in a diverse school setting Broad practical experience in leadership, personnel management, collaborative problem solving and conflict management. Ability to provide long and short-term strategic planning and program development goals Experience with data analysis and reporting.

Compensation

The annual compensation for the position is $86,612 - $101,898 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.