Director of Education - Juvenile Rehabilitation (WMS03) Olympia
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Location: Olympia, WA 98501
Description:
Salary: $110,832.00 - $138,540.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number: 2025-02508
Department: Dept of Children, Youth, and Families
Division: Juvenile Rehabilitation: Operations & Programs
Opening Date: 04/08/2025
Closing Date: 4/20/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Our vision is to ensure that "Washington state's children and youth grow up safe and healthy-thriving physically, emotionally and academically, nurtured by family and community."
Job Title: Director of Education - Juvenile Rehabilitation (WMS03) Olympia
Location: Olympia, WA / Hybrid / This position reports to HQ, but will travel to institutions on varying days.Closes: April 20th, 2025
Salary: $110,832 - $138,540 Annually
The Education Director develops and manages educational strategies, programs and outcomes for the Juvenile Rehabilitation Division across the agency statewide. The position will manage, direct, and monitor educators, families, students and community partners in creating and sustaining a high-quality learning environment to increase the opportunity for achievement and life success for all children and youth, as well as oversee programs that provide education and support to children and families. This position provides review and approval on behalf of the agency to ensure we follow legal requirements and best practices in these programs. They will ensure that school attendance is documented carefully, that we are advocating with school districts for individualized education plans and adhering with state and federal laws pertaining to both.
This position is responsible for providing leadership in the development of strategic vision for education reform that encompasses the entire continuum for care for Juvenile Rehabilitation. As the expert consultant you will provide direction to statewide and regional management, program managers, supervisors and staff on emergency trends and issues in education practice. This role will oversee a team of managers and program staff in the implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and K-12 compliance throughout Juvenile Rehabilitation statewide.
Click here to learn more about DCYF.
More about this Opportunity:
This position will serve as the agency lead on the statewide Institutional Education Oversight Team, working collaboratively with DCYF staff, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, other state agencies, and community organizations to develop a comprehensive service array that meets the unique educational needs of children and youth learning in, and exiting from, Juvenile Rehabilitation facilities and parole aftercare. Additionally, this role will provide expert level consultation and guidance to statewide and regional management, program managers, supervisors, and staff on emerging trends and issues in educational practice and policy development.
Additionally, this position is a key member of the Juvenile Rehabilitation extended leadership team and serves as a key advisor to the Assistant Director of JR, agency leadership, and stakeholders related to educational programs needs and requirements for incarcerated youth. As the Education Director for JR, this position contributes to creating a positive environment that promotes learning opportunities and continuous enhancements to the programs and systems that serve children, youth and families, including addressing race equity and social justice.
Some of what you will get to do:
Complete your applicant profile and attach the following documents:
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington's children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.
Successful candidates will be required to pass a national fingerprint background check and complete a questionnaire mandated by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) inquiring about any sexual misconduct. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job.
If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact the Steven Loduha (Talent Acquisition Manager) atIf you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email .
Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 12-31-2022
Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number: 2025-02508
Department: Dept of Children, Youth, and Families
Division: Juvenile Rehabilitation: Operations & Programs
Opening Date: 04/08/2025
Closing Date: 4/20/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Our vision is to ensure that "Washington state's children and youth grow up safe and healthy-thriving physically, emotionally and academically, nurtured by family and community."
Job Title: Director of Education - Juvenile Rehabilitation (WMS03) Olympia
Location: Olympia, WA / Hybrid / This position reports to HQ, but will travel to institutions on varying days.Closes: April 20th, 2025
Salary: $110,832 - $138,540 Annually
The Education Director develops and manages educational strategies, programs and outcomes for the Juvenile Rehabilitation Division across the agency statewide. The position will manage, direct, and monitor educators, families, students and community partners in creating and sustaining a high-quality learning environment to increase the opportunity for achievement and life success for all children and youth, as well as oversee programs that provide education and support to children and families. This position provides review and approval on behalf of the agency to ensure we follow legal requirements and best practices in these programs. They will ensure that school attendance is documented carefully, that we are advocating with school districts for individualized education plans and adhering with state and federal laws pertaining to both.
This position is responsible for providing leadership in the development of strategic vision for education reform that encompasses the entire continuum for care for Juvenile Rehabilitation. As the expert consultant you will provide direction to statewide and regional management, program managers, supervisors and staff on emergency trends and issues in education practice. This role will oversee a team of managers and program staff in the implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and K-12 compliance throughout Juvenile Rehabilitation statewide.
Click here to learn more about DCYF.
More about this Opportunity:
This position will serve as the agency lead on the statewide Institutional Education Oversight Team, working collaboratively with DCYF staff, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, other state agencies, and community organizations to develop a comprehensive service array that meets the unique educational needs of children and youth learning in, and exiting from, Juvenile Rehabilitation facilities and parole aftercare. Additionally, this role will provide expert level consultation and guidance to statewide and regional management, program managers, supervisors, and staff on emerging trends and issues in educational practice and policy development.
Additionally, this position is a key member of the Juvenile Rehabilitation extended leadership team and serves as a key advisor to the Assistant Director of JR, agency leadership, and stakeholders related to educational programs needs and requirements for incarcerated youth. As the Education Director for JR, this position contributes to creating a positive environment that promotes learning opportunities and continuous enhancements to the programs and systems that serve children, youth and families, including addressing race equity and social justice.
Some of what you will get to do:
- Has delegated authority to make decisions and implement successful educational programs and opportunities for incarcerated youth. These decisions include the authority to develop and implement local policies and operating procedures for both program and organizational needs.
- Administers the framework necessary to make educational programs and opportunities available; develops and creates policies and plans, designs, recommends, and implements education strategies on behalf of the division and agency.
- Assess educational programs and needs of the youth and formulates a global strategy to promote and expand opportunities; evaluates existing programs.
- Ensures all programs' standards are met, and both develop and recommend new programs, policies, procedures, processes and plans to achieve current objectives and long-term strategic goals.
- Provides technical/advanced level expert assistance to internal and external executives, managers and staff in the design, development, and implementation of complex, comprehensive educational programs and strategies.
- Ensures consistent statewide/division wide application in the development and implementation of facility/office/local level education program plans.
- Develops and administers compliance programs; provide continuous analysis, interpretation, resolution and implementation of programs.
- Provides extensive leadership in the strategic planning for statewide educational programs, initiatives and activities for Juvenile Rehabilitation.
- Master's degree in social work, human services, education, behavioral sciences, organizational development, public administration or an allied field AND Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in post-secondary education and workforce development to include expertise in designing and implementing programs that support students' successful transition to post-secondary education, including access to financial aid, career counseling, and support services.
- Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, education, behavioral sciences, organizational development, public administration or an allied field AND Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in post-secondary education and workforce development to include expertise in designing and implementing programs that support students' successful transition to post-secondary education, including access to financial aid, career counseling, and support services.
- Eight (8) years of experience in post-secondary education and workforce development to include expertise in designing and implementing programs that support students' successful transition to post-secondary education, including access to financial aid, career counseling, and support services.
- Principles of educational requirements and program needs for children/youth.
- Application of State and Federal law, agency policies and regulations concerning educational requirements and needs of children/youth.
- Cultivates a shared strategic vision; describes an inspiring long-term vision with deep meaning for the organization and team.
- Knowledge of the current labor market trends and the skills required for success in the workforce.
- Ability to successfully lead cross-agency initiatives that prioritize social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- In-depth knowledge of education in secure facilities and juvenile or adult justice systems including program delivery, system structure, and outcomes.
- Experience providing expert-level guidance and consultation on relevant state and federal legislation.
- Training or education in juvenile justice education from an accredited college.
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience of education of incarcerated adults and youth, neglected, delinquent and at-risk youth social-emotional needs, federal supplemental services for incarcerated youth, data collection, management and reporting, and organizations providing services or studies in crossover-youth (youth who have benefitted from both social services and juvenile justice systems)
Complete your applicant profile and attach the following documents:
- Letter of interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.
- Current resume detailing experience and education.
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington's children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.
Successful candidates will be required to pass a national fingerprint background check and complete a questionnaire mandated by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) inquiring about any sexual misconduct. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job.
If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact the Steven Loduha (Talent Acquisition Manager) atIf you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email .
Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 12-31-2022