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Olympia School District

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Join the Olympia School District Team!

At Olympia School District, we believe that exceptional schools begin with exceptional people. Every day, our educators and support staff help shape the future by inspiring curiosity, fostering growth, and building a welcoming and inclusive environment where every student can thrive. As part of our team, you will be supported by a collaborative and respectful Human Resources department committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining talented professionals like you.

We value diversity, integrity, and continuous learning and offer opportunities across a wide range of roles including classroom educators and specialists as well as operations and student support positions. Whether you are just beginning your career or bringing years of experience, you will find a place here where your work matters, your voice is heard, and you are part of a community that cares deeply about students and families.

Explore our open positions and imagine what you can accomplish with Olympia School District where your passion meets purpose.

Mission Statement

The Human Resources Department is committed to offering exemplary support to students, staff and the community of the Olympia School District.

  • Dedicated, respectful, honest team that leads by example.
  • Recruit, hire and retain the most qualified employees.
  • Ensure staff concerns are handled with respect, dignity, and integrity.
  • Advocate for hiring and retaining a diverse workforce who in turn prepare students for a world yet to be imagined.
  • Maintain a positive communication style by responding in a timely and courteous fashion.

EdJobsNW Contact Information
6005 Tyee Drive SW 
Tumwater, WA 98512 

OSD Human Resources Contact Information:
111 Bethel Street NE
Olympia, WA 98506

Office Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The Olympia School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Auxiliary aids and services will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities.

The following employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

James Whitehead
HIB Coordinator – Assistant Superintendent

Autumn Lara
Title IX Coordinator and Executive Director of PreK-12 Support

Ken Turcotte
Section 504 and ADA Coordinator (Students)

Starla Hoff
ADA Coordinator (Staff)

Scott Niemann
Affirmative Action Officer and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator

Address: Knox Administrative Center, 111 Bethel St NE, Olympia, WA 98506.

The Olympia School District will provide reasonable Accommodations to enable persons with disabilities the opportunity to apply for open positions and to participate in District interview procedures. Persons with disabilities or are in need of translation services are asked to notify the Human Resources Office at least three days prior to the date on which the requested accommodation is needed.

Human Resources Officer: 

Voice

(360) 596-6185

TDD

(360) 596-7537

FAX

360-596-6181

Read our Notice of Nondiscrimination.