Multilingual Education Strategic Advisor

仕事内容

Initial Posting Date

06/18/2021

Application Deadline

07/05/2021

Agency

Oregon Department of Education

Salary Range

$6,132 - $9,028

Position Type

Employee

Position Title

Multilingual Education Strategic Advisor

Job Description

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, these positions will start off fully remote with a possibility of returning to a physical office in the future.

If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through youremployee Workday profile

Employees who are Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) participating members will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay a 6% employee contribution to PERS; the salary range noted above reflects base salary only.

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 a vision to ensure all students have access to and benefit from a world-class, well-rounded, and equitable education system.

We are currently seeking a Multilingual Education Strategic Advisor (Operations & Policy Analyst 4) in the Office of Teaching, Learning and Assessment (OTLA). This is brand new exciting role in the Standards & Instructional Support unit, full-time, in management service, and is scheduled to end June 30, 2022. However, it may be extended upon continued funding approval.

What You Will Do

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As our Multilingual Strategic Advisor, you will serve as a senior strategic advisor to the Director of the Standards and Instructional Support (SIS) team in OTLA and work with agency leadership to support the implementation of multilingual pathways for K-12, including developing frameworks, policies, administrative rules, and guidance.

On a regular basis, you will work with staff from across all teams within OTLA as well as staff from other offices within the agency. A core function of your role will be to ensure the agency is calibrated in an understanding of evidence-based, culturally and linguistically responsive approaches to serving multilingual learners and immigrant students.

A Day In The Life

• Create and foster coherence for multilingual education pathways. This includes working directly with senior management across the Department and with partner agencies and organizations to facilitate collaboration
• Interpret, develop, and implement policies, procedures, and rules with an emphasis on multilingual education and English Learners
• Define system requirements of how best to implement multilingual programming by working with partners from different state agencies and districts who are already effectively implementing robust programs
• Recommend a process to improve upon existing bilingual and dual immersion program structures
• Recommend operating policy and procedures and implementation strategy to bring into effect system enhancements for multilingual education
  

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Why us?

At ODE, we hire a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We value diversity and support a positive and welcoming environment where all of our employees can thrive.

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!

We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans.If you’re driven by the passion to impact the lives of children and families statewide, the Oregon Department of Education is the place for you.

What are we looking for?

A Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Spanish, Linguistics, Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and five years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.

OR;

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

Candidates who are the most competitive will possess a compelling combination of the following background, skills, and experience:

• Experience with leading efforts to improve schools or school districts with a goal of increasing academic achievement for students
• Demonstrated fluency and strong positive, professional, and comprehensive writing and speaking skills in English and Spanish
• Experience in research, analysis, evaluation, and development of evidence-based policy and practices.
• Knowledge of Oregon’s P-20 education policy issues
• Experience with policy development, implementation, and legislative protocols and processes
• Experience managing projects with multiple stakeholders
• Ability to solicit and value diverse viewpoints
• Experience in large and small group facilitation
• Experience developing, consulting, or supporting teams to effectively work with districts to advance family and community engagement, equity and culturally sustaining education, and/or continuous improvement efforts
• Experience developing and executing co-constructed processes and practices
• Outstanding interpersonal and employee coaching skills
• Ability to organize, prioritize and complete a variety of simultaneous tasks
• Experience working with culturally and individually diverse groups, including sovereign nations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to make connections across differences, build rapport, understand what motivates people, and communicate in a way that connects with diverse motivations
• Ability to manage and make progress on multiple collaborative projects simultaneously
  

How To Apply

Materials Required - Resume and Cover Letter

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 disqualification of your application. Please contact ode.jobs@state.or.us if you have any questions on the application process.

Help Your Application Rise to the Top!

Your candidate profile, cover letter, and resume are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and showcase the amazing skills and experience, making you the best candidate for the position. Candidates whose training and/or experience most closely match the requirements and needs of the position and who attach all necessary documents will be eligible for an interview.Submissions will be screened for consistency of information and communication skills at the professional level (attention to detail, spelling, grammar, etc.).

Additional Information

• Please monitor your Workday account, as communication will be sent to your Workday account. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply
• Warning! The system will timeout after 20 minutes of inactivity. You must submit your application after you begin the process. You cannot save your progress and come back to it later
• This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur
• This position is subject to a criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification
• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans’ preference.For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. You may also call the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs at 1-800-692-9666
• The Oregon Department of Education does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. The Oregon Department of Education is an E-Verify employer. If you are the successful candidate you must present your I-9 acceptable documents (See page 3) for employment verification
  

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For additional information you may contact us by e-mail at ode.jobs@state.or.us or call 503-947-5635.

The Department of Education is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to a diverse workforce. The Department strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. 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. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.