Student Support Services Assistant Program Manager - 1.0FTE - 260/8

Seattle Public Schools; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Public Schools is seeking a Project Designer and Coordinator to oversee cross-departmental initiatives within the Division of Student Support Services. The role focuses on evaluating instructional practices and coordinating services district-wide to align with policies while supporting multi-dimensional projects.

The position emphasizes equity, collaboration with central offices, and sustainable guidance for ongoing district improvements in urban school settings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction or related area.
• 5+ years in central and/or school-based leadership roles.
• Washington State Administrative Credential (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage projects to develop new or enhance school service and instruction initiatives.
• Coordinate efforts to ensure uptake and efficacy of implemented solutions.
• Plan and direct all project activities from concept to implementation.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, risk and communication plans.
• Coordinate with multiple departments (Race and Equity Advancement, Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, Technology Services).
• Ensure deliverables align with district initiatives and standards.
• Support sustainability of projects through updated guidance and professional development.

Skills

Collaboration

Getting Results

Decision Quality

Integrity

Accountability

Strategic Agility

Education

Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction or related area

5+ years in central and/or school-based leadership

Washington State Administrative Credential (preferred)

Job description

This position is needed as part of the continued improvement and development of the Division of Student Support Services. This person will manage projects that are cross-departmental and designed to ensure compliance with federal, state and district policies and procedures. Work streams will include but not be limited to such projects as evaluation of instructional and assessment activities and practices across Student Support Services and in partnership with other departments within Teacher and Learning and across the District. Project work in support of the ongoing restructuring and coordination of services across multiple Central departments require a person able to deliver personalized support and own a skillset targeting the development of various multi-dimensional projects designed with understanding of the culture and systemic operational qualities of schools.

This position is open until filled with the first round of application reviews beginning on Monday, August 31, 2026.

60%

Project design and coordination

• Manages projects to develop new and/or enhance key school service and instruction initiatives.
• Facilitates coordination and communication of related efforts to ensure full acceptance and efficacy of implemented solutions to school level and central office needs.
• Plans and directs all project activities from project concept through implementation.
• Develops and manages to project schedules, resource plans, scope, budget, risk and communication plans with appropriate input from business and technical staff.
• Coordinates as appropriate with other functional groups and departments such as Department of Race and Equity Advancement, Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment and Technology Services.
• Ensures that project and project-inherent deliverables follow district initiatives and established standards.
• Facilitates agreement on deliverable guidance format, guidance content and professional development needs with appropriate stakeholders, works with District department managers to incorporate new deliverables and update guidance and school professional development as appropriate.
• Helps ensures that guidance and procedural documents are established to ensure sustainability of projects into the future.

25%

Ensure equitable access and barrier free delivery of high-quality instruction and support services

• Assists department managers and directors across Student Support Services in identifying, establishing and implementing goals, objectives, and coordinated delivery of support to schools for the District's student services programs;
• Works with multiple departments to ensure compliance with federal, state and district policies and procedures in relation to the development and delivery of services and supports to schools, families and students.
• Monitors the development of services and support ensuring equitable and barrier free access to historically underserved populations including children served in Special Education, children within low income families, and including but not limited to English Language Learners and historically underserved children of color.
• Develops and facilitates services in conjunction with program manager, principals, community partnerships, and other programs to meet tiered support needs of students.
• Promotes and implements evidence-based school practices relevant to an urban setting with a culturally diverse community, ensuring development and support of systems designed to elevate high quality instruction for all students.

10%

Community and stakeholder engagement

• Assists program managers and directors in collaborating with community and district partners including the City of Seattle, agencies, hospitals and district offices, as well as community-based groups interested in providing whole child supports to students to ensure the efficient delivery of instruction and services.

5%

• Attends or participates in all required team and committee meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District or supervisor, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional achievement;
• Participates in ongoing training to enhance professional skills.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• May perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

DISTRICT WIDE CORE COMPETENCIES

Collaboration

Develops cooperation and teamwork while participating in a group, working toward solutions which generally benefit all involved parties.

• Is seen as a team player who encourages efficient and effective collaborations.
• Works skillfully in difficult situations with both internal and external groups.
• Represents his/her own interests while being open-minded to other groups.
• Builds respectful and productive relationships internally and externally.

Getting Results (Action Oriented)

Performs work with energy and drive; values planning, but will take quick, decisive action when an opportunity presents itself.

• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency about solving problems and getting work done.
• Focuses on achieving the goal even in the face of obstacles.
• Assumes responsibility for starting and finishing work with minimal supervision.
• Strives for new levels of performance.

Decision Quality & Problem Solving

Uses analysis, wisdom, experience and logical methods to make good decisions and solve difficult problems with effective solutions; appropriately incorporates multiple inputs to establish shared ownership and effective action.

• Weighs the consequences of options before making a decision.
• Applies appropriate criteria to situations for the purpose of making decisions.
• Displays self-confidence in own judgment.
• Focuses in the facts and solutions instead of opinions and problems.

Integrity

Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; presents truthful information in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.

• Deals with people and situations in an honest and forthright manner.
• Represents information and data accurately and completely.
• Represents the confidentiality of information and concerns shared by others.
• Takes ownership if a mistake is their own and does not blame others.

Accountability

Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely and cost-effective results; determines objectives, sets priorities and delegates work; accepts responsibility for mistakes; complies with established control systems and rules.

• Takes responsibility and action as if the risks (financial or otherwise) are his or her own.
• Holds individuals and team accountable for their actions and results.
• Initiates action even if outcome is uncertain and is willing to accept the consequences of failure.
• Aligns own activities and priorities to meet broader organizational needs.
• Demonstrates courage and confidence in his or her own ability.

RELEVANT COMPETENCIES

Strategic Agility & Innovation Management

Anticipates future consequences and trends accurately; brings creative ideas to market; recognizes strategic opportunities for change; creates competitive and breakthrough strategies.

• Sees ahead clearly and accurately anticipates how potential ideas may play out.
• Think holistically by combining ideas in unique ways or making connection between different ideas.
• Examines and evaluates potential solutions to determine where the greatest gain can be achieved.
• Creates new ways of thinking to address complex issues.

Managing & Measuring Work

Clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions; sets clear objectives and measures; monitors process, progress, and results; designs feedback loops into work.

• Identifies people and resources necessary to accomplish tasks.
• Develops success indicators and monitors and reports status based on those indicators.
• Develops effective communication skills and tools to interact with team.

Managing Through Processes & Systems

Designs practices, processes, and procedures necessary to get things done; simplifies complex processes; gets more out of fewer.

• Sets clear, well-defined outcomes for desired results and tracks progress.
• Breaks down objectives into actionable steps with targeted deadlines.
• Leverages and uses resources efficiently and creatively to achieve desired outcomes.

Organizational Agility

Knowledgeable about how organizations work; gets things done both through formal and informal channels; effectively maneuvers through complex political situations.

• Understands the interests, motivations and agendas of others.
• Uses the "informal" channels to get things done without creating problems with the "formal" channels.
• Demonstrates an understanding and consideration of how actions may impact stakeholders.
• Makes comments that move the group or situations towards a productive outcome.

Managing Relationships

Responds and relates well to people in all positions; is seen as a team player, and is cooperative; looks for common ground, and solves problems for the good of all.

• Relates well to all kinds of people inside and outside of the organization.
• Works to create win-win scenarios.
• Shares appropriate information to find common ground
• Puts own agenda aside in order to achieve organization’s goals.

EDUCATION

Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction or related area.

YEARSOF RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

5 or more years in central and/or school based leadership (coaching, teacher leader, building leader, central leader, etc. )

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

Washington State Administrative Credential

CLEARANCES

Criminal Justice fingerprint and background check.

Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work will be considered.