Director of Systems Capacity & Improvement

Job Description :

Position Title : Director of Systems Capacity & Improvement

Classification : Education Programs Manager 3

Salary : $8,313 - $12,796 ($8,890 - $13,686 PERS)

We are seeking a Director of Systems Capacity & Improvement to join our Office of Education, Innovation, and Improvement at the .

This is a management service position.

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 (ODE’s) mission is to foster equity and excellence for every learner through collaboration with educators, partners, and communities.

In fulfilling its , ODE has the vision to ensure all students have access to and benefit from a world-class, well rounded, and equitable education system.

The aspires to nurture a thriving, sustainable, and innovative statewide educational vision and system rooted in humanity and responsive to complex and dynamic times.

EII leads programs and practices that center on the core values of deep equity, stewardship, responsibility, belonging, reciprocity, and accountability.

This office encourages and seeks accountability, feedback, evaluation, and assessment and appreciates the unique value that each person’s experiences and skills bring to the collective whole.

What you will do!

The primary purpose of this position is to lead program teams within the agency’s Student Success efforts (HB3427).

Typical duties include :

Offering strategic guidance to the Assistant Superintendent for Education Innovation and Improvement (EII) and managing daily projects and tasks within EII.

Supporting district and school improvement programs by setting goals, creating policies, and managing budgets according to HB3427.

Developing team and program goals that align with the agency's mission, vision, and state and federal education laws.

Supervising the Systems Capacity & Improvement team.

Minimum Qualifications (Need to Have)

Seven years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR four years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Minimum qualifications must be met to qualify for this position.

Desired Attributes (Nice to Have) :

Administrative leadership experience in an education setting, preferably a school district, public charter school, education service district or state education agency.

Experience with leading efforts to improve schools or school districts with a goal of increasing academic achievement for students, including reducing achievement and opportunity gaps between student groups.

Ability to perform complex tasks and prioritize multiple projects, as well as organize and complete simultaneous tasks.

Experience working with culturally and individually diverse groups, including sovereign nations, and skill in soliciting and valuing diverse viewpoints.

Experience in policy development, implementation, and legislative protocols and processes.

Strong written and oral communication skills, including public speaking, outstanding interpersonal and employee coaching skills, and the ability to pass a criminal record check.

Experience working with other state agencies such as the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission and partners such as the Confederation of Oregon School Administrators, Oregon School Board Association, Oregon Education Association, Oregon Education Service Districts, Stand for Children, Chalkboard project is preferred but not required.

A Master's Degree or higher in education, administration, leadership, or closely related field is preferred but not required.

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 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.

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.

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 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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