Careers at PSESD

Thank you for your interest in employment with Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD).  As we are committed to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization, we are seeking individuals whose passion for education prioritizes the value of leading with racial equity. We recognize our collective responsibility in dismantling institutional racism, and we have established a set of Agency-Wide Competencies (Accessible Agency-Wide Competencies Version) to support staff in living out these competencies through their work. We believe it is critically important to assure opportunity and access for those who have historically been excluded. In support of our commitment, we prohibit discrimination based on national origin, race, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation including gender identity, or a physical, mental or sensory disability.

PSESD is home to a community of educational advocates focused on supporting success for each child by eliminating the opportunity gap and leading with racial equity. We offer a culture of collaboration,improvement and align the ambition of our mission with the growth of our employees. With over 400 staff members across 100 different programs in King and Pierce counties, we actively seek to employ a diverse, skilled workforce that reflects the students, families and communities we serve. We invest in our employees through outstanding benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans; Department of Retirement Systems participation; generous vacation, sick, and holiday leaves; subsidized ORCA cards; and alternative work arrangements. For non-union positions, please review our Benefits of Employment booklet, and for union positions please visit the School Employees Benefits Board website for more information.

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How to apply for job opportunities at PSESD

Each PSESD job opportunity is advertised with a best consideration date. Those who apply by that date will have the greatest opportunity for consideration. However, jobs remain posted and we continue to accept applications beyond that date until the position is officially filled or closed. (Applications received after the best consideration date may not be reviewed.)  Applicants selected for an interview will be notified by email and/or phone. Otherwise, applicants will be notified of their status during the screening and/or selection process by email.

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Application Process:

Complete an online application in the Fast Track Application System. Applicants are required to include the following attachments within the online application in order to be considered for open positions:

• Cover Letter: Clearly reflect how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications.
• Resume: Include complete work history along with dates of employment and job responsibilities,  education, and certifications.
  • Additional Documents: In some cases, additional required documents may be required and will be specified in the job opening announcement/advertisement.
• Background Disclosure Statement: As we transition to a new application format, some job postings will still require a Background Disclosure Statement (accessible version). Please download and upload this form if required during the Fast Track Application.

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Important Applicant Notices:

• Disclosures and Certification Requirements
• Job Sharing Policy
• Non-Discrimination Policy
• Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action Policy

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Need Help?

For technical assistance, questions regarding specific employment opportunities, or persons with disabilities needing assistance or an alternative application format, please contact Human Resources at (425) 917-7609 or jobs@psesd.org. Please note that due to the large volume of applications received, we regret that we are not able to respond to individual inquiries regarding your application status. We appreciate your interest in employment at PSESD.

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Non-Discrimination Statement

Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD) is committed to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization. The ESD recognizes and values the racial and cultural diversity of its staff and believes this diversity strengthens the agency, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches staff engagement. We take personal responsibility to do our best work to support the quality, equity and effectiveness of educational programs through partnerships with K-12 education, early learning, higher education, and public and private organizations - motivated by a deep desire to ensure that every child has the opportunity to reach their fullest potential.

PSESD recognizes the historical impact on marginalized groups such as people of color and people with who are English language learners in employment opportunities.  PSESD believes it is critically important to assure opportunity and access for those who have historically been excluded. In support of this commitment, the agency prohibits discrimination in all aspects of its education programs and employment practices against any employee, applicant, student, intern or volunteer because of sex, race, creed, color, national origin, language, immigrant, refugee, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, pregnancy, marital status, religion, age, veteran or military status, physical, sensory, or mental disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.

No student shall be denied an equal educational opportunity or be unlawfully discriminated against because of national origin, race, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation including gender identity, or a physical, mental or sensory disability. PSESD complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws as may pertain thereto. The administrator for Human Resources and Organization Development will serve as the compliance officer for this policy and also serves as the Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Officer and Section 504 Coordinator.

• Non-Discrimination Policy
• Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action Policy

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Washington Schools Risk Management Pool (WSRMP) is a non-profit, cooperative self-insurance program for over 90 school districts and educational service districts throughout Washington State. WSRMP is affiliated with Puget Sound ESD (PSESD) which provides Human Resources services to WSRMP. PSESD and WSRMP are committed to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization driven by equity in education.

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