Job Description

Full job description

Initial Posting Date:

09/13/2024

Application Deadline:

09/29/2024

Agency:

Oregon Department of Education

Salary Range:

$6,635 - $10,200

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education General Supervision Specialist

Job Description:

Position Title: Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education General Supervision Specialist

Classification: Education Program Specialist 2

Salary: $6,635 - $10,200 ($7,097 - $10,980 PERS member monthly salary)

Representation:

Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

Position Type: Permanent

Time Type: Full Time

We are hiring an Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE) General Supervision Specialist to join our Office of Enhancing Student Opportunities at the Oregon Department of Education. If you're ready to join a passionate team dedicated to transforming education and empowering every student, we want to hear from you. Apply now to be a part of this exciting opportunity!

This role is a hybrid of remote work and will need to report to 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 Enhancing Student Opportunities (OESO) supports educational facilities (schools, school districts, Educational Service Districts, Long Term Care Treatment Centers, Youth Corrections and Juvenile Detention Programs) by providing educational and technical assistance services for Special Education Programs and Federal Title Programs. Visit the

OESO About Us

page to learn more about the office’s teams and work units.

OESO seeks to build a culture of care and connection, one where people can help us make significant and important improvements in special education for the state of Oregon, while bringing their full, complicated human selves to the position.

Other cultural markers of our team include trust and accountability, and a commitment to “doing the work”. For trust and accountability, what that means to me is we have an incredibly talented team. We have to be able to trust deeply in one another to do the work well. And, that means, we also need a culture of accountability where people take it on themselves to ensure the right work is completed in the right way at the right time. We are, unapologetically, anti-racist, anti-ableist, and anti-oppressive in our approach to the work. We recognize that the systems we’ve built and maintain cause harm to certain communities, and that it’s our job to disrupt, dismantle, and transform those systems so that that is no longer the case.

What you will do!


Are you passionate about ensuring every student receives the support they need to succeed? The EI/ECSE General Supervision Specialist plays a pivotal role in driving the success of Oregon's EI/ECSE program. By ensuring compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), this position will significantly enhance the quality of education and support services for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance Monitoring and Reporting

• Establish, maintain, and implement methods to collect and analyze data to determine compliance with IDEA requirements and state priorities.

• Document and report compliance levels for each monitored requirement, ensuring consistency and accuracy.

Capacity Building and Leadership

• Provide technical assistance and professional development to build EI/ECSE program capacity for achieving compliance and improving student outcomes.

• Foster and lead collaborative cultures within EI/ECSE programs to support continuous learning and innovation

General Supervision

• Review, evaluate and interpret state and federal regulations and guidance for General Supervision and implement those regulations for the state’s general supervision program.

• Implement changes to and sustain a comprehensive general supervision system that monitors and supports EI/ECSE program compliance with IDEA as required under OSEP memo 23-01.

County Contract Coordination

• Work closely with county contacts assigned to EI/ECSE programs to provide technical assistance and support.

• Facilitate the exchange of information and best practices among county contacts to promote consistency and effectiveness in monitoring and support activities.

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Minimum Qualifications (Need to Have)

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.

Minimum qualifications must be met to qualify for this position.

Desired Attributes (Nice to Have):

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

• Special Education Knowledge: Experience with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and its implementing regulations, federal and state requirements related to the education of students with disabilities, and training and experience in early childhood special education and early intervention programs

• General Supervisory Skills: Familiarity with general supervision systems and their components, such as data collection, SPP/APR, dispute resolution, and fiscal management.

• Strong Organizational Skills: Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks within tight deadlines.

• Digital Literacy: Proficient in utilizing computer systems, data analysis software, project management tools, and remote conferencing platforms.

• Effective Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with various partners. Experience presenting complex information in an understandable manner.

• Facilitation and Collaboration: Skilled in leading and facilitating diverse groups, problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution.

• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze public policy, evaluate programs, and generate recommendations.

• Continuous Learning: Dedication to staying informed about current trends, innovations, and successful projects in education.

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 the attributes 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 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.

• Internal Applicants: (this includes Current State of Oregon employees): Apply via your employee Workday account.

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.

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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. 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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