CTE Program Supervisor - Oversight of Agricultural Education

CTE Program Supervisor - Oversight of Agricultural Education

$82,441 - $96,990 annually

First review April 24, 2025

Applications will be reviewed April 24th and then on a weekly basis until the position is filled. To ensure timely consideration, we encourage candidates to submit their applications by the priority screening date. This will allow us to begin reviewing applications promptly and continue assessing them throughout the process.

The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) seeks a Program Supervisor of Career and Technical Education (CTE) within the Secondary Education and Pathway Preparation division. This position will provide statewide leadership and support to the expansion of high quality CTE programs in agricultural education. This full-time position is based in Olympia, Washington. This position may be eligible for partial telework. Telework is a combination of in-building and off-site days. The Hiring Manager may consider a delayed start date for candidates with contractual obligations. 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, 15 charter schools 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 possess 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

This position resides within the Secondary Education and Pathway Preparation (SEPP) division at the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and reports to the Director of Career and Technical Education. This position will provide strategic leadership for the expansion of opportunities for students interested in agricultural education. This position will build and implement a work plan that makes progress on strategic goals for the agency including:

This position will require collaboration with educators and industry partners to ensure increased access to CTE programs aligned with career opportunities in Agricultural Education. 

Key Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of the Agricultural Education Science Program Supervisor are to provide leadership, consultation, and support for the implementation of education reform in Washington high schools, particularly in support of career preparation for occupations, in the agriculture education/science pathway, including career education for agriculture, natural resources, environmental and horticulture education. 

This position provides ongoing technical assistance and supervises the agriculture science education programs in each of the 295 school districts within the state of Washington. This position provides guidance to school districts on effective state and federal program implementation and evaluation practices. It also provides leadership for FFA (Student leadership organization for students studying Agriculture Education) and serves as the Chairman of the FFA Association Board of Directors (BOD)and as a member of the FFA Foundation BOD.

• Provide technical assistance to Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs of the agriculture education/science pathway (as outlined in RCW 28A.300.090).
• Administer federal, state, and agency policy on Career and Technical Education in agricultural education for school districts, teachers, and students to assure effective preparation of students for careers in the agriculture, food and natural resources areas.
• Provide management for and advise the Washington State FFA Association, including administration of the Memorandum of Understanding for FFA/WSDA Youth Fairs; serve on the Washington State FFA Foundation.
• Provide state and national representation for Washington agricultural education.
• Assist in the design and implementation of training, in-service, and leadership for agricultural education; advise the agricultural education professional organization (WAAE)
• Advise academic and CTE instructors, directors, and administrators on curriculum and strategies of implementation to support Washington's education goals.
• Design and develop curriculum frameworks.
• Coordinate with SEPP staff to develop connections with emphasis in the following areas:
  1. Implementation of all Washington K-12 Learning Standards with emphasis in science and mathematics.
  2. Implementation of Common Career Core Technical Standards and 21st Century Learning Standards.
• Provide leadership, communication, and direction to schools and districts regarding strategies for integrating agriculture with other academic areas, including the development of course frameworks and classroom-based and state assessments.
• Collect, create and/or organize technical materials (industry standards, curriculum, Agriculture Education and FFA participation data {Form Package 524} and assessments) as required for the development and implementation of sound agriculture programs.
• Provide leadership for statewide meetings, forums, and conferences related to agricultural education and manage projects financed through grants and resources.
• Act as a liaison to post-secondary programs in the agriculture education/science pathway, including post­ secondary education in community and technical colleges, private career schools, apprenticeships, and other occupational preparation programs.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in education, a CTE-related field, or other closely related accreditation AND

• Three years of experience in designing and developing curriculum, curriculum frameworks, and instructional resource materials, along with experience in education or training systems, including project management, instructional design, assessment, and program evaluation.

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

A combination of education and related professional work experience may be a substitute for either requirement. 

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:  

• Experience providing leadership, consultation, and support for student leadership organizations, particularly FFA.
• Experience building, participating in, and leading collaborative teams and partnerships with diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders, including private sector business.
• Strong commitment to Washington state public education and the principles of trust, teamwork, collaboration, and customer service.
• Technical writing skills to support drafting of legislative reports, statewide guidance, and policy changes.
• Understanding of current research, procedure, and best practices in advanced course taking and academic acceleration.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms to a broad and diverse audience, including public speaking to large groups

Desired Qualifications: 

• Grant administration and oversight experience. 
• Experience working and collaborating with state, regional, and local education agencies.
• Experience using data to analyze and inform practice and policy.
• Ability to utilize effective project planning and budget management skills.
• Experience developing comprehensive CTE curriculum.
• A working understanding of Washington State approved CTE credit equivalencies. 
• Understand Washington's labor structure, statewide and in regional and local areas.
• Understand the connections of other federal, state, and local agencies to high schools and to career preparation, particularly related to occupations in the agricultural education/science pathway.
• Experience building relationships with various stakeholders and business industry partners. 
• Ability to create and nurture a performance-based culture that supports efforts to accomplish the organizational mission and goals.
• Ability to plan, implement and support systems in a complex educational environment.
• Experience working with decision makers in school and workforce communities.
• Experience working with multiple racial/ethnic and socioeconomic groups.

Compensation

The annual compensation for the position is $82,441 - $96,990 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.

Application Process

Those interested in this position must apply through Careers.wa.gov. Applications must include the following documents in MS Word and PDF format only:

• A letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement; 
• A current résumé, and;
• A list of three or more professional references.   

Please address any questions to:

Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction 

600 Washington Street Southeast Olympia, Washington 98504-7200

(360) 725-6278; sal.salazar@K12.wa.us 

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources Office at (360) 725-6270 or (360) 725-6066, or e-mailhroffice@k12.wa.us.

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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.” 

Salary : $82,441 - $96,990