Puget Sound Educational School District seeks an App Specialist 1 to support Data Services in the Early Learning program. This position will provide leadership in the development and maintenance of Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) and Head Start/Early Head Start data collection and reporting processes.

The Application Specialist 1 plays a key role in supporting and maintaining data systems that capture child, family, and program-level information. This position ensures accurate, high-quality data collection and reporting processes across multiple platforms. 

In this role, you will provide leadership in managing the Early Learning enrollment process, coordinating data flow across a large, multi-provider, multi-site network. This position will support data analysis and reporting efforts by pulling and organizing data to inform program decisions and share outcomes effectively. 

This role will also collaborate with program managers to help them think strategically about how to use data systems in a more holistic and integrated way—supporting planning, continuous improvement, and decision-making. 

Additionally, the Application Specialist 1 serves as tier two support for data-related systems, offering troubleshooting assistance and helping ensure smooth day-to-day operations. 

PSESD is one of nine regional educational agencies serving school districts and state approved charter and private schools in Washington. Serving over 39% of Washington’s K-12 public school students, our agency provides critical services designed to ensure that our students are ready to enter school, achieve at high levels in the K-12 system, and succeed in postsecondary endeavors. We are committed to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization driven by equity in education. To learn more about PSESD, visit www.psesd.org/about-psesd.

Early Learning Program Hiring Requirements

• Portable Background Check: All Early Learning Program hires must have a cleared PSESD fingerprint background check (Washington State Patrol and FBI clearance) and a cleared Portable Background Check (PBC) before their hire date, and every three (3) years thereafter as a condition of continued employment.  Applicants without a current PBC should consider completing a PBC during the application phase. Please click here for instructions, and please click here to start the process.
• Required Health Documentation to be completed within 30 days of official start date for all Early Learning staff, including:
  • Completed Medical Release Form
  • Tuberculosis clearance (if not included on Medical Release Form) 
  • MMR vaccine documentation (if not included on Medical Release Form)

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience working with relational databases (i.e., maintaining data integrity, finding and correcting data errors and omissions), custom queries, and reporting.

• Experience assessing basic problems with spreadsheets and databases.

• AA/Vocational degree in related field (HS diploma or GED and progressively responsible job-related experience may substitute for AA/Vocational degree).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with relational databases (i.e., maintaining data integrity, finding and correcting data errors and omissions), custom queries, and reporting.

• Experience assessing basic problems with spreadsheets and databases.

• AA/Vocational degree in related field (HS diploma or GED and progressively responsible job-related experience may substitute for AA/Vocational degree);

Applicants are required to include the following attachments within the online application in order to be considered:

• 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.

Location: Renton, Washington
Job Type: Full Time, Year ‘Round (40hrs/week)
Hiring Salary Range: $59,499-$78,067 (Salary Band D)
Full Salary Range: $59,499 -$86,171 (Salary Band D)
Department: Learning, Teaching, and Family Support - Early Learning

We attract, retain, and motivate exceptional people with an equitable and competitive compensation package. Salary offers consider candidate qualifications and relevant experience. New hires at Puget Sound ESD start employment on or around the 1st and 15th of each month. For awareness and planning purposes, linked here are the dates through August, 2025.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program
• 24 annual leave days per year
• 12 sick days
• 12 paid holidays
• Participation in Washington State Department of Retirement System
• Tax Sheltered Annuity Plan
• Subsidized ORCA card, free parking, and electric car charging stations (Renton office)

Open until filled; for best consideration, submit complete application by 7/6/2025. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for 7/16/2025 via in person at the Renton Office.

Jobs are listed here for information only. 

To apply for a specific open position, you must be a registered applicant in the PSESD - School Jobs and apply specifically for each position for which you wish to be considered.

PSESD is committed to having a diverse workforce and encourages all candidates meeting the minimum qualifications to apply.
800 Oakesdale Avenue SW Renton, WA 98057 | www.psesd.org/careers