Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction
Chief executive of the state’s public education grades K-12
Full office description
- The superintendent of public instruction heads the state's Department of Public Instruction, overseeing education statewide. The department creates and shares state education policies, supports school districts, and oversees K-12 education.
- The superintendent's office oversees graduation requirements and residency programs and can advocate for funding from the legislature.
- They are paid a salary of $153,000.
How this impacts you
College & Career Readiness — The policies adopted by the superintendent of public instruction can impact college and career readiness. The superintendent may make changes to dual enrollment programs, advanced placement classes, or create incentives for students to gain work experience for school.
School Curriculum — The superintendent of the state can determine the types of classes available to students. For example, they can add additional language instruction to schools or alter requirements for graduation.
