Senior Special Ed Operations Analyst - 1.0FTE - 260/8

ABOUT THE ROLE This full-time, non-teaching position manages internal Special Education human resource and budget operations. The role provides high-level management support to the Executive Director of Special Education by planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating operational needs. It involves highly technical, in-depth analysis of complex assignments, including budget development, expenditure monitoring, financial problem resolution, district-wide reporting, legal compliance, labor negotiations, and coordination of state, federal, and grant requirements. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Direct and implement Special Education operation procedures and infrastructure to meet District objectives, Board policies, and grant requirements. - Provide management and analytical support to the Executive Director for department objectives, budget integrity, and position assignments. - Coordinate budget and staffing activities, including position control, staffing adjustments, and spring staffing. - Manage central Special Education budgets and supervise all associated personnel, including hourly staff and contractors. - Produce, analyze, and distribute budget and human resource reports utilizing SAP reporting and audit capabilities. - Interpret legal and contractual documents, providing in-depth analysis based on policies, laws, regulations, and District procedures. - Provide training, leadership, and monitoring to ensure compliance and procedural application across the department. - Develop budgets, proposals, cost analyses, projections, and grant proposals to secure additional funding. - Assign and supervise personnel, establish clear performance expectations, and recommend hires, disciplinary actions, or terminations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree in financial management, public or business administration, or a closely related field. - Five (5) years of professional budget experience in budget development, cost analysis, interpretation and application of complex fiscal control procedures, reconciliation, auditing, and correcting fiscal control data. - OR any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Valid Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility. - Successful completion of a Criminal Justice fingerprinting and background check. - This is strictly a non-teaching position. SELECTION PROCESS 1. Initial application review begins on Monday, August 31, 2026. 2. Evaluation of education, experience, and alignment with district-wide core competencies, including strategic agility, managing work, directing others, decision quality, integrity, and accountability. 3. Candidates must clearly document their qualifications in the application to be considered for interviews. HOW TO APPLY - Submit a complete application through the Seattle Public Schools official employment portal. - Ensure all materials accurately reflect your education and the required five years of professional budget experience to meet minimum qualifications. - Applications are reviewed on a continuous basis, so early submission is encouraged prior to the first review date. EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Employer: Seattle Public Schools - Department: Special Ed District Services - Job Type: Full-Time (1.0 FTE) - Job Number: 27568 - Work Location: John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence, 2445 3rd Ave South, Seattle, Washington, 98124-1165 - Opening Date: 08/21/2026 - Closing Date: Continuous