Careers at PSESD

Thank you for your interest in employment with Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD).  PSESD is home to a community of educational advocates focused on every student thriving and succeeding in our region. We are seeking individuals with a passion for co-creating just and humanizing educational communities.  We offer a culture of collaboration, process improvement, and we align the ambition of our mission with the growth of our employees. With over 350 staff members across 100 different programs in King and Pierce counties, we actively seek to employ a skilled workforce that reflects the students, families, and communities we serve.  We prohibit discrimination based on 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.

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 varying positions with a flexible combination of office and telework (please note, all remote/telework is to be completed within Washington State).

All positions at the ESD that are anticipated to work for at least 630 hours in a school year are eligible for enrollment in School Employee Benefits (SEBB), administered through the Healthcare Authority of Washington. Please visit the School Employees Benefits Board website for more information.

Puget Sound Educational Service District participates in the E-Verify program. Learn more about the E-Verify program: 

• Right to Work (English)
• Right to Work (Spanish)

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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.

Application Process 

School Jobs Application System
Complete an online application in the School Jobs Application System.  Jobs listed in the Current Career Opportunities are newly opened job openings available for qualified candidates to apply.  For promotional opportunities for internal candidates only jobs are listed in under Internal Job Postings. 

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 qualifications (and preferred qualifications if applicable).
• Resume: Provide complete chronological resume including all work history along with dates of employment (month and year) and job responsibilities,  education, and certifications.
  • Please note that salary placements for selected candidates will be based on related experience detailed in the resume provided via the application process
  • Additional Documents: In some cases, additional documents may be required and will be specified in the job opening announcement/advertisement.

Important Applicant Notices:

• Disclosures and Certification Requirements
• Job Sharing Policy
• Non-Discrimination Policy
• Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action Policy
• New Hire Start Dates 

Need Help?

For persons with disabilities needing assistance or an alternative application format, please contact Human Resources at 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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