Position Title: Multilingual Education Specialist (Bilingual Spanish Required)
Salary Range: $6,043 - $9,289
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, this position will start off fully remote with a possibility of returning to a physical office in the future.
This position is bilingual and requires duties to be done in both English and Spanish, and may receive a 5% bilingual differential pay.
A little about The Oregon Department of Education and The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Assessment:
The Oregon Department of Education’s (ODE’s) mission is to foster equity and excellence for every learner through collaboration with educators, partners, and communities. In fulfilling its mission, ODE has the vision to ensure all students have access to and benefit from a world-class, well–rounded, and equitable education system.
The Office of Teaching, Learning and Assessment (OTLA), where this position lives, will provide a supportive onboarding process, expect and allow for a learning curve on many aspects of the position, and will dedicate resources to support your learning in all areas. We support motivated staff to learn and innovate in a culture of care. As part of OTLA, you will cultivate your passion and commitment to our shared equity work for Oregon’s students!
Job Description:
We are seeking a Multilingual Education Specialist (Education Program Specialist 2) for the Multilingual and Migrant Education Team. This is a full-time role, Limited Duration position expected to end June 30, 2023; however, the position may be extended pending funding approval. Limited duration appointments are benefits eligible. This is a classified role represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
What you will do!
The primary purpose of this position is to lead the development of a statewide plan and program for multilingual education, including the expansion of dual-language programs statewide. A core function of this position will be to ensure the agency is calibrated in an understanding of evidence-based, culturally and linguistically responsive approaches to serving multilingual students and families. This position is also responsible for coordinating the administration of the Oregon State Seal of Biliteracy program.
Oregon receives funding from three federal programs, totaling over $70 million in a biennium to support our emergent bilingual and migrant students. The Multilingual Education Specialist will play an essential role in ensuring that Oregon has the necessary resources and structures established to support our districts, schools, and families in meeting the strengths and needs of our emerging bilingual students and their families. The Multilingual Education Specialist will have the opportunity to work with Oregon’s multilingual communities, Tribes, education partners at the national and local level, and community partners to design equitable opportunities for Oregon’s multilingual students, including through Oregon’s biliteracy seal associated with the Oregon diploma.
This position will facilitate a network of professionals connecting communities, schools, and service providers. Come be the heart of the action and help design and implement systems that will drive improved opportunities for multilingual students across the state, network with professionals, and engage Oregon’s communities so they can thrive. Make a difference that is both measurable and meaningful!
A day in the life:
● Lead the development of a statewide plan and program for multilingual education and support the implementation of multilingual pathways for K-12, including developing frameworks, policies, administrative rules, and guidance.
● Develop guidance, tools, and resources to expand schools’ capacity to use multilingual education programs to leverage students’ strengths and meet their instructional needs.
● Partner with content area specialists, directors and other leadership within ODE and with external education experts at the local, state, and national level to improve curriculum and instructional practices utilized in English language development programs.
● Lead and manage the updating of the Oregon State Seal of Biliteracy program, including technical assistance and guidance efforts to support districts and schools through implementation.
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Why us?
The Office of Teaching, Learning and Assessment (OTLA), where this position lives, will provide a supportive onboarding process, expect and allow for a learning curve on many aspects of the position, and will dedicate resources to support your learning in all areas. We strive to support motivated staff to learn and innovate in a culture of care. We strive to set up the conditions that will allow you to maintain your passion and commitment to our shared equity work for Oregon’s students!
When you join us, you are joining a creative environment with colleagues who are passionate about public service and impact the lives of children and families statewide.
Excellent medical, vision and dental benefit package for the employee and qualified family members with very low monthly out-of-pocket cost. In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and child care expenses.
Paid days off –
11 paid holidays per year
3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" per year
8 hours of sick leave accumulated every month
Progressive vacation leave accrual, starting at 8 hours per month, with increases every 5 years
If you have a desire to make a difference in the lives of Oregonians, apply today!
What are we looking for?
Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Master's degree in Education or related field from an accredited college or university and five years of education experience in the specialty area under recruitment (e.g., classroom teacher, counselor, itinerant service provider), two years of which includes leadership experience (e.g., lead teacher, program coordinator or director, school administrator) in the specialty area under recruitment.
A Doctorate in Education or related field from an accredited university may substitute for two years of the education experience, but not for the two years of leadership experience.
An Oregon Standard Administrative License (issued by Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission) may substitute for the two years of leadership experience.
Desired Attributes:
Candidates who are the most competitive will possess a compelling combination of the following background, skills, and experience:
Expertise in multilingual education, dual language programs, and English language development.
Knowledge of best practices and local, state, and federal programs related to multilingual education.
Demonstrated fluency and strong positive, professional, and comprehensive writing and speaking skills in English and Spanish.
Proven ability to establish effective relationships with a variety of culturally and linguistically diverse education and community partners
Experience providing advice or technical assistance to school districts, Tribes, community groups, or the public.
Demonstrated ability for project management focused on systems level organizational change.
We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed.
How to apply:
Materials Required –
*Resume
*Cover Letter stating why you are interested in this position and addressing your qualifications relating to any of the desired attributes mentioned for this position (limit to no more than 2 pages)
External Applicants: Click on the “Apply” button and submit your resume and cover letter. , Please make sure to attach all required documents in the section titled Resume/CV. View this video for help.
Internal Applicants: (this includes Current State of Oregon employees): Apply via your employee Workday account. View this job aid for help.
Failure to attach a cover letter and resume may result in the disqualification of your application. Please contact ode.jobs@state.or.us if you have any questions on the application process.
To learn more, or to apply, please click here: http://bit.ly/multilingual_EdSpec
