Seattle Public Schools

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Human Resources

SPS Human Resources (HR)

Seattle Public Schools (SPS) Human Resources works with school and central office leaders to attract, deploy, and retain staff to ensure we support high levels of student learning for every child, in every classroom, each and every day.

Careers at SPS

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Career Opportunities at SPS

Learn more about career opportunities in Seattle Public Schools (SPS).

Learn more about SPS Careers

Resources for Current Employees

Internal Human Resources

Evaluations, staff training, hiring checklists, category/job title verification, classification and compensation, etc.

Payroll Department

W2s, retirement, time reporting, payroll summary calendar, tax sheltered annuities 403(b), sub reimbursement, etc.

Professional Development (PD)

PD calendar and opportunities, clock hours, SAEOP and paraeducator PD incentives, CAI calendar, TRI Day calendar

Professional Growth and Educator Support (PGES)

eVAL, early release, leadership cadre, Peer Assistance and Review (PAR), student growth goals

Human Resources News

SPS Principals from left to right: Rena Deese, Caine Lowery, Mary McDaniel, Jeffrey Lam, Melissa Gray, Eric Marshall

School Leader Hiring Pool

Our district is currently welcoming applications for principals and assistant principals in the 2025-26 School Leader Pools.

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Crossing Guard Jobs

Become a school crossing guard and help students feel safe and welcome when arriving to school.

District and Union Partner Tentative Agreement Reached

District and Union Partner Tentative Agreement Reached Dear SPS families and staff, Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is pleased to announce that it has reached a tentative agreement with Local 302 International Union of Operating Engineers. The Local 302 represents SPS custodians, culinary services, grounds, security, and alarm monitor teams. SPS appreciates all the hard work […]