Education Program Specialist 2

EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST 2

(Curriculum Specialist – Talented & Gifted)

$4,570 - $6,687/Month

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

· There is currently one permanent, full-time position available with the Office of Educational Improvement & Innovation (EII) at the Oregon Department of Education in Salem.

· The EII office is responsible for school improvement efforts statewide, and provides for the development and implementation of Common Curriculum Goals, content standards, Career Learning Frameworks, and supporting materials as well as program evaluation as directed by the State Board of Education.

· This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified people, and may be used to fill vacancies as they occur.

· Applicants will be subject to a thorough background investigation including driving record.  Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

· Applicants will be subject to a Computerized Criminal History check.  Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude an appointment.  The circumstances involved in the conviction will be considered.

· This position is represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

· Note:  District employee’s sick leave may be transferable.

 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

This position researches instructional strategies shown to be effective with Talented and Gifted (TAG) students and work with districts to implement effective instructional strategies.  Major duties include:

· Plan for statewide focus and implementation of TAG education in collaboration with TAG regional centers.

· Create, manage and maintain a plan for TAG education.

· Professional technical support to school districts in the implementation of TAG Oregon Revised Statutes and Oregon Administrative Rules.

· Manage parent, student, teacher, school and school district questions about TAG services and best practices.

· Manage formal complaints from parents about school district compliance.

· Create, update and distribute resources and materials for teachers and district administrators.

· Provide technical assistance to Oregon Department of Education counsel in agency TAG litigation.

· Develop, coordinate and deliver professional development opportunities for teachers and administrators.

· Collaborate with TAG regional centers in planning professional development for TAG education.

· Collect, analyze and report data on TAG students.

 

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

 

This position requires a flexible work schedule which involves stateside travel, some overnight, and some evening and weekend work.  You must possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record or be able to provide an acceptable alternate method of transportation.  TO QUALIFY

 

Your PD100 application form will be reviewed to verify that you meet the requirements stated in this section.  To receive credit, your application form must clearly show that you have:

 

Your PD100 application form will be reviewed to verify that you meet the requirements stated in this section.  To receive credit, your application form must clearly show that you have a:

 

· 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.  Submit a copy of your license with your application to receive credit.



 

All applicants must submit a photocopy of all related transcripts to receive credit.  Transcript must include applicant’s name, coursework completed, and indicated that a degree was conferred.

 

 

IF YOU QUALIFY

 

With your application materials, you must submit a cover letter, not more than two (2) pages describing your background in:

 

a) teaching strategies you have found most successful in providing differentiated instruction for a diverse population of gifted and talented student,.

b)  providing professional development to educators on gifted and talented education for a variety of audiences.

 

If you do not submit ALL of the requested application materials, your application packet will be considered incomplete and will not be considered further.

 

Only those applications whose background most closely matches the needs and the requirements of this position will be contacted for an interview.

 

 

HOW TO APPLY

 

DELIVER, MAIL, EMAIL or FAX your completed PD100 application and materials to:

 

Oregon Department of Education

Attn: Human Resources

255 Capitol St NE

Salem, OR 97305

FAX (503) 378-8162

EMAIL ode.jobs@state.or.us

 

If you have a disability and need an alternate format in order to complete the employment process, you may call Human Resources at 503/947-JOBS (947-5627), or videophone at IP address of 159.121.170.105 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.  Please be prepared to leave a message describing the alternate format needed.

 

SUBMIT only the required materials.  Reference letters or work examples should be kept for interviews.  KEEP a copy of your application for job interviews.  COPIES ARE NOT PROVIDED.  Application materials must be received by 5:00 pm on April 24, 2008.  Due to the volume of applications received, the Department will not verify the receipt of faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications.  The Department cannot be responsible for material that is illegible or missing as a result of transmitting by fax or e-mail or lost/delayed through the mail.

HOW TO APPLY (continued)

 

AFTER your application materials have been reviewed, you will be sent a notice by mail advising if your application was accepted or not accepted.  If you do not agree with the results, you may request a review.  Review requests must be submitted in writing and must be received within 10 days from the date of the notice.  Additional information cannot be accepted.  However, if your application was not accepted, and if the recruitment is still open, you may submit a new application as long as it is received in our office by the close date.

 

NOTE: The Oregon Department of Education does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Justice form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.

 

The pay on all announcements may change without notice.

 

THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EQUAL

OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ENCOURAGES QUALIFIED WOMEN,

PERSONS OF COLOR, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, AND ANY

OTHER CLASSIFICATION PROTECTED UNDER STATE

OR FEDERAL LAW TO APPLY FOR THIS OPENING