What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director of Student and Family Supports 2026-2027 position at Lake Washington School District?
Lake Washington School District, Student Excellence and Engagement department is looking for qualified candidates for the position of Associate Director of Student and Family Supports. This position is based at the Resource Center in Redmond and reports to the Director of Student and Family Engagement. This is a full-time, year-round position with full benefit package. This position is to begin as soon as possible.
Salary: Central Administrator Level 6, Step 1 $153,831 - Step 2 $156,970 per year, 261 days. This is an exempt position. Full benefit package available.
Position Summary
The Associate Director of Student and Family Supports serves as a system leader responsible for designing, directing, and ensuring coherence of districtwide student support systems, including behavior response, mental health services, family support access, and attendance. This role ensures that student experiences are consistent, equitable, and aligned to district expectations across all schools by establishing clear operational frameworks, decision-making protocols, and accountability structures. The Associate Director leads the district's behavior response system, including guidance on discipline, crisis response, and complex student situations, and provides oversight of mental health service delivery models and partnerships to ensure alignment with district priorities and student needs.
Please see attachment for position details.
Qualifications
This position is open until filled with first consideration given to applications submitted by 5 PM on August 18th, 2026.
Tentatively, first round interviews are scheduled for the week of August 31st, 2026. Final round interviews are scheduled for the week of September 7th, 2026.
Internal and External Applicants: Should submit an on-line application. A letter of interest, resume and three letters of recommendation are required in addition to the application materials. These documents should be uploaded to the application. Applicants will also be asked to provide contact information for three references, including the current or most recent supervisor. Note: Current Supervisor will be contacted for phone reference for those who move to the final stage of the of the interview process.
FINALISTS WILL BE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW
Please review LWSD Human Resources Employment Policies, which includes our non-discrimination policy. We are not able to sponsor employment at this time.
LAKE WASHINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT IS A SMOKE-FREE WORKPLACE.
Salary: Central Administrator Level 6, Step 1 $153,831 - Step 2 $156,970 per year, 261 days. This is an exempt position. Full benefit package available.
Position Summary
The Associate Director of Student and Family Supports serves as a system leader responsible for designing, directing, and ensuring coherence of districtwide student support systems, including behavior response, mental health services, family support access, and attendance. This role ensures that student experiences are consistent, equitable, and aligned to district expectations across all schools by establishing clear operational frameworks, decision-making protocols, and accountability structures. The Associate Director leads the district's behavior response system, including guidance on discipline, crisis response, and complex student situations, and provides oversight of mental health service delivery models and partnerships to ensure alignment with district priorities and student needs.
Please see attachment for position details.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in social work, education, public administration or other relevant area.
- Experience in student support systems, behavior systems leadership, mental health coordination, education leadership, or related fields.
- Experience leading district-level behavior, discipline, or mental health systems strongly preferred.
- Washington state principal and/or program administrator certification required.
- Five or more years of experience in social work, non-profit management, education, public administration or a combination thereof.
- Two or more years of supervisory experience or other relevant experience preferred.
- Experience in equity work including, but not limited to, collaborating with various communities (especially underserved communities), dismantling systemic racism, and navigating community resources and employee engagement initiatives.
This position is open until filled with first consideration given to applications submitted by 5 PM on August 18th, 2026.
Tentatively, first round interviews are scheduled for the week of August 31st, 2026. Final round interviews are scheduled for the week of September 7th, 2026.
Internal and External Applicants: Should submit an on-line application. A letter of interest, resume and three letters of recommendation are required in addition to the application materials. These documents should be uploaded to the application. Applicants will also be asked to provide contact information for three references, including the current or most recent supervisor. Note: Current Supervisor will be contacted for phone reference for those who move to the final stage of the of the interview process.
FINALISTS WILL BE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW
Please review LWSD Human Resources Employment Policies, which includes our non-discrimination policy. We are not able to sponsor employment at this time.
LAKE WASHINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT IS A SMOKE-FREE WORKPLACE.
Salary : $156,970