Administrative Intern - PESB

Position: Administrative Intern 1 - PESB
WASHINGTON GENERAL SERVICE

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN 1 - PESB

Closes March 09,2026

There are two part-time positions available to SPSCC student interns only.  These positions are based in Olympia, WA, are currently funded through June, and are eligible for a telework schedule. The telework arrangement includes a combination of on-site and remote workdays.

AGENCY PROFILE

We believe that the success of Washington's students depends on the success of Washington's educators. At the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB), we oversee the preparation and certi?cation of Washington's P-12 educators.

We are one agency with two governing Boards: the Professional Educator Standards Board and the Para educator Board. Our mission "to strengthen the educator workforce through professional standards, policy, and innovation" drives our work. Our board members and staff are committed to ensuring all Washington students learn from culturally responsive, equity-minded educators. We prioritize advancing equity in the education system with an emphasis on fostering antiracist practices and policies.

In addition to serving as the state's educator licensure board, we oversee approval and review of all educator preparation programs. We focus on educator quality, workforce diversity, and policy innovation through grants administration, work groups, and pilot projects. We prioritize diversifying the educator workforce and addressing educator shortages through programs that strengthen pathways into the profession, support the assessment system, and enable educator recruitment, retention, and professional growth efforts.

Our agency values serve as a compass to guide our work. We value:

* Educator voice

* Diversity, equity, and inclusion

* Educator excellence for student success

* Community engagement

* Learning and innovation

To operate as an antiracist agency, we seek candidates aligned with these values.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position will provide administrative support for PESB's Educator preparation team. This team oversees the preparation program approval, review, data, and support policies and processes for all educator preparation programs in Washington State.

This position reports to the Directors of the PESB's Educator preparation team and will work closely

with the members of this team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Collaborate with the team to revise the educator preparation program approval forms and processes.

* Collaborate with the team to compile and organize previously collected feedback on policies, standards, and processes.

* Collaborate with the team to review reports to ensure alignment with FERPA regulations.

* Collaborate with the team to prepare Board meeting materials.

* Schedule Meetings, take notes, synthesize and summarize meeting notices

* Update PESB website as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

* High School Diploma or GED

* Experience using Google Suite

* Experience using Microsoft Suite

* There are two part-time positions available to SPSCC student interns only
* DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Ability to integrate diversity, inclusion, cultural responsiveness, and equity into your work

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Good organization skills

* Ability to learn new technologies

* Ability to co-create with your colleagues a welcoming, supportive, safe, affirming and respectful work environment.

* Ability to engage and support respectful dialogue and courageous conversations even when uncomfortable.

* Ability to participate in continuous learning, development and training offered in the areas of diversity, inclusion, cultural humility, oppression, and equity.

* Experience working productively with diverse groups across categories of difference.

* Ability to work effectively in a team environment under tight timelines

* Experience working with P-12 or higher education.

* Passion for the mission of PESB

COMPENSATION

Compensation for the position is $20.09 per hour.  Work is part-time, 18 hours per week.  The 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 resume, and;

* A list of three or more professional references.

Please address any questions to:

Sal Salazar, Human Resources

Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

600 Washington Street Southeast

Olympia, WA  

;
Sal.

Salazar.us

The Professional Educator Standards Board is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from job seekers who will contribute to our diversity. SBE 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…