Initial Posting Date:

04/04/2025

Application Deadline:

04/20/2025

Agency:

Oregon Department of Education

Salary Range:

$7,070 - $10,868

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Early Literacy Tribal Grant Education Specialist

Job Description:

Position Title: Early Literacy Tribal Grant Education Specialist

Classification: Education Program Specialist 2

Salary: $7,070.00- $10,868.00 ($7,562.00 - $11,622.00PERS)
 

We are seeking an Early Literacy Tribal Grant Education Specialist to join our Office of Indian Education at the Oregon Department of Education. This is a permanent position represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
 

This role is a hybrid of remote work and will need to report to the office when business or operational needs are dependent on onsite activities. Remote work is embraced to the fullest extent possible without interfering with business.

About Us:

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 Indian Education (OIE’s) recognizes cultures and values are foundations of learning, therefore, our team promotes the understanding and use of educational sovereignty; supports use of traditional knowledge and language; strives to improve educational opportunities in our communities; and values the individual identities of students and youth.

What you will do!

The primary purpose of this position is to design a robust statewide Early Literacy Success Tribal Grant Program to implement the Governor’s Early Literacy Success Initiative. This initiative provides resources and support to the federally recognized tribes of Oregon to improve early literacy outcomes for students throughout tribal communities in Oregon.

Typical duties include:

• Leading the development of the Early Literacy Success Tribal Grant Program and developing recommendations on the allocation of funding for early literacy strategies; including facilitation of the Tribal Language Advisory Committee.
• Implementation of the Early Literacy Success Tribal Grant Program; including administering non-competitive grants, in partnership with federally recognized tribes of Oregon.
• Collaborating closely with members of the ODE Literacy Team, Tribes, and external partners to maintain Oregon’s Early Literacy Framework and ensure the framework reflects the cultural, linguist, and equitable research and evidence-based practices around early literacy.
• Building partnerships with state agencies and other state and local partners to leverage available resources, including federal funding, for expanding Early Literacy Success Tribal Grants capacity to improve early literacy instruction.
• Developing, publishing, and maintaining an online inventory of literacy assessments, tools, curricula, and digital resources to support early literacy.

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What you need to qualify

Master's degree in Education or related field from an accredited college or university and five years of education experience (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).

A Doctorate in Education or related field from an accredited university may substitute for two years of the required minimum 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 (what we are looking for):

• Expertise in Literacy and Tribal Languages. Expertise in implementation of Literacy initiatives Pre-K to 12 and integration of Literacy concepts and learning into all education environments. Including knowledge of local, state, Tribal, and federal programs related to early literacy and Tribal languages.
   
• Knowledge and understanding in building, maintaining and supporting relations with federally recognized tribal governments and representing a variety of perspectives and lived experiences.
   
• Strong communication skills, including speaking, writing, and presenting. Including the ability to collaboratively facilitate group dialogues and solicit and value diverse viewpoints as a leader.
   
• Fluency with office software, applications, collaborative platforms, virtual meeting apps, and presentation software (e.g., Microsoft Office products, Google Suite, Smartsheet, Adobe, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, GoTo Meeting).
   
• Strong organization and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, work with multiple deadlines, continual change, and at times heavy workloads, and pivot between competing priorities (including many same-day requests) and situations with ease and grace.

• Experience providing advice or technical assistance to  tribes, school districts, community groups and the public.

• Ability to take broad concepts and convert them to guidance and direction.
   
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting and fostering a diverse and discrimination/harassment-free workplace contributing to a positive, respectful, and productive work environment.

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.  

Why us?

At ODE, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative atmosphere. Autonomy is supported while also being offered opportunities to work in dedicated teams or partnerships across the agency. Our office supports a healthy work/life balance and shows genuine care for team members, students, partners, and school leaders. Our team members share and educate with passion for equitable practices and sustainable development for leaders across Oregon. We maintain a constant learning and growing mentality to strive for optimum innovation and consistently applied equity practices.

Our amazing benefits include:

• Excellent medical, vision and dental benefit package for the employee and qualified family members with very low monthly out-of-pocket cost
• 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 with increases every 5 years
• 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.
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program: if you have federal student loan debt or are thinking of going back to school, then you will want to look into this program. If you make 120 qualifying payments on your student loan while working full time for a qualifying employer, your student loan debt may be forgiven.
• If you currently work at an Oregon school district or education service district, we may be able to transfer in your sick leave balance!

If you have a desire to make a difference in the lives of Oregonians, apply today!

To apply:

Your cover letter and resume are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and showcase your skills and experience that make you the best candidate for the position. 

• Upload a resume and cover letter.
• In your cover letter, please include your qualifications relating to any of the desired attributes mentioned for this position (limit to no more than 2 pages).  Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/Cover Letter field on the online application. Failure to attach a cover letter and resume may result in the disqualification of your application.
• In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the attributes and minimum qualifications listed under the “What we are looking for” section above to determine whom to interview. Please make sure the attributes and minimum qualifications you possess are clearly demonstrated in your resume and cover letter.
• Important: Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. You may be asked to submit additional information after the initial application.
• 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/Cover Letter. 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.

Please contact ode.jobs@ode.oregon.gov if you have any questions on the application process.

Would you like to learn more about this position or how our application process works? Join our Recruitment team during our ODE Career Chat Sessions. We can assist you with all your application and agency questions!

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Additional Information:
 

• Salary Range: The range listed is the Non-PERS salary range. Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) participating members will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay a 6% employee contribution to PERS.
• Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.
• The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submission. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.
• Communication: Please monitor your Workday account, as communication will be sent to your Workday account. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.
• Future Vacancies: 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.
• External Applicants (non-state of Oregon employees): If you would like to retain a copy of this job posting, please print a copy before submitting your application. Once the job posting has closed, you will not be able to access the posting.
• Background Check: This position requires successfully passing a criminal record check, which may require a fingerprint-based records check and/or credit history check, as a condition of employment.
• If you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions or need assistance with the application process, please contact us at ode.jobs@ode.oregon.gov. Please be sure to include the job requisition number.
• Veterans: 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.
• Visa Sponsorship: 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.

Helpful links and contact information:
 

• Learn more about ODE
• Understanding the State Application Process
• Resources for Job Seekers
• Get There - Oregon’s easy-to-use carpool matching tool and trip planner.
• Live, work, and play in Salem, Oregon.
• For additional information, you may contact us by e-mail at ode.jobs@ode.oregon.gov.

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.

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