Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD) is seeking an inspiring Director of K-12 Enrichments to lead innovative learning opportunities that spark curiosity, build confidence, and unlock the full potential of elementary and middle school students. Director K-12 Enrichments will engage in academic enrichment. You will also help strengthen partnerships with families, schools, community organizations, and regional ESD partners to expand access, support successful program implementation, and create meaningful opportunities for every student to thrive. Bring your leadership, passion, and vision to PSESD and help shape a future where every child has the opportunity to discover, learn, lead, and succeed! The job of Director, K-12 Enrichments is done for the purpose/s of providing leadership, direction, and oversight of assigned programs and initiatives to ensure effective implementation, resource management, and alignment with organizational and program goals. 

Use this link to apply- Director, K-12 Enrichments

This job reports to Senior Director - PreKindergarten-Postsecondary Enrichment.

Open until filled; for best consideration, submit a complete application by November 15th, 2026. In-person Interviews will be updated soon.

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.

Essential Functions

• Collaborates with others (e.g., ESD personnel, school district personnel, community organizations, etc.) for the purpose of supporting program development, implementation, partnerships, resource coordination, and sustainability.
• Supports grant development, application, and implementation processes, including recruitment, application review, selection, and grantee onboarding for the purpose of ensuring effective program delivery, compliance with funding requirements, and program readiness.
• Oversees program evaluation activities, including data collection, analysis, reporting, and coordination with evaluation partners for the purpose of assessing program effectiveness, supporting continuous improvement, and meeting applicable requirements.
• Provides technical assistance, guidance, and consultation to program partners and grantees for the purpose of supporting successful implementation, addressing barriers, and strengthening program practices.
• Directs long- and short-range program planning for the purpose of aligning assigned programs, resources, and services with agency objectives, funding requirements, and program priorities.
• Embodies the principles and practices that form our culture and commitment to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization for the purpose of meeting the Agency’s End: We co-create just and humanizing educational communities where every student thrives and succeeds, benefiting future generations.
• Monitors assigned program activities, budgets, grants, and implementation milestones for the purpose of ensuring effective resource utilization, program accountability, and compliance with established financial, legal, and administrative requirements.
• Participates in local, regional, and statewide meetings for the purpose of sharing information, coordinating implementation, strengthening partnerships, and advancing program objectives.
• Reviews grant budgets, financial documentation, and required agreements for the purpose of ensuring fiscal accountability, compliance, and timely completion of program requirements.
• Coordinates program activities, regional supports, and site visits for the purpose of assessing implementation progress, identifying emerging needs, and supporting consistent program delivery.
• Responds to a wide variety of inquiries from ESD staff, and school district personnel, general public, school districts, and other professional organizations for the purpose of resolving problems, providing information, and/or referring to appropriate personnel.
• Supervises personnel (e.g., provide coaching and consultation on technical issues, adaptive challenges, personnel matters, strategic opportunities, career goals, professional development, job performance, etc.) for the purpose of advancing the development of effective leaders and high performing teams and achieving agency and departmental objectives.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g., reports, grants, budgets, communications, and program guidance) for the purpose of documenting activities, communicating expectations, and supporting informed decision-making.
• Analyzes program information, requirements, and emerging issues for the purpose of identifying solutions, informing decisions, and recommending improvements to program practices.

Other Functions

• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.