Education Program Specialist 2

OREGON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (CCWD)Education Program Specialist 2

Adult Basic Education State Leadership Coordinator

Salary: $4,350 - $6,075/month

Announcement #LECW0017

Position is Open Until Filled

 GENERAL INFORMATION

The Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development (CCWD) is recruiting to fill one Education Program Specialist 2 position. This is a permanent, full-time position in Salem, Oregon.

 

The mission of CCWD is to contribute leadership and resources to increase the skills, knowledge and career opportunities of Oregonians. The mission is accomplished locally through a network of seventeen community colleges, seven local workforce areas, community-based organizations and other partnerships. CCWD is responsible for implementing policies, procedures, and program priorities consistent with policy established by the State Board of Education, Oregon Workforce Investment Board (OWIB), and the Commissioner of Community Colleges.

 

The agency is organized in 2 teams. The Operations Team is responsible for providing the infrastructure and internal services that allow the Program Team to meet its objectives.  The Program Team is responsible for the development of policies and strategies designed to meet the agency mission, working with all partners to:Build a broad consensus based on common purpose, vision, and values for workforce and educationIdentify statewide issues and facilitate resolutionDevelop, allocate and leverage resourcesRecognize best practices and identify opportunitiesUse information for decision-making and policy development

 

QUALIFICATIONS

o A Master's degree in Education or related field from an accredited college or university and 5 years? education experience as a classroom teacher, counselor, or itinerant service provider; 2 years? must have included leadership as a lead teacher, program coordinator, director, or school administrator

o A Doctorate in Education or related field from an accredited university may substitute for 2 years? education experience, but not for the 2 years? leadership experience

o An Oregon Standard Administrative License (issued by Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission) may substitute for the 2 years? leadership experience

 

In the Work History section of your application you must clearly describe your experience in each of the areas listed. Failure to provide this information may result in eliminating your application from further consideration.

 DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The purpose of this position is to support Oregon?s comprehensive state strategy for education, economic, and workforce development by providing leadership to carry out the goals, objectives, and strategic initiatives of the agency.  This position will provide assistance in promoting the importance of literacy and basic skill development as an educational investment in Oregon by serving as a Title II State Leadership Coordinator for the agency with federal partners, community colleges, stakeholders and other state agencies.

 

Major duties include:

Program Administration

o  Participate in developing and administering the Federal Title II program, budget, grant and fiscal requirements and state and federal reporting requirements

o  Evaluate program effectiveness through data analysis and on site program monitoring and technical assistance visits

o  Coordinate strategic planning activities and resolve statewide program and policy issues by applying subject expertise

o  Research, write, and review relevant Title II policy that strengthens the capacity of grantees to improve services such as program administration, instruction, professional development, assessment, and data collection and reporting; provide technical assistance to the field regarding these policies

o  Participate in the development of the Oregon state plan funding formula and the request for proposals

o  Interpret Title II laws and regulations

o  Analyze proposed legislation for potential effects on adult education issues and prepare testimony for administrative use before legislative committees

Building Capacity of Programs to Improve Instruction

o  Serve as a Title II coordinator of state initiatives and the Oregon Professional Development System responsible for research, development, implementation, and evaluation of state and federal education initiatives that improve instruction, including state professional development plan, research projects, conferences, workshops, state curriculum standards, teacher standards, instructional methodologies, indicators of program quality, standardized student assessment, learning disabilities, and use of technology in instruction and learning

o  Organize and lead groups to design and initiate strategies based on emerging best practice that improve curriculum and instruction, extend geographical reach of services, and improve access to educational opportunities

o  Write and monitor contractual agreements for effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with State and Federal policies and procedures

Building Collaborative Partnerships and other MiscellaneousParticipate as a member of the Title II Adult Basic Skills team to administer the Federal Title II, Adult Education and Family Literacy ActProvide technical assistance to programs regarding Workforce Investment Act and Title II state policy, compliance requirements, accountability, program improvement, and related issuesAssist the agency in the alignment of state education and workforce programs in coordinating service deliveryParticipate on national and state workgroupsServe as a liaison with federal partners, community colleges, and stakeholders and s a representative of the agency by speaking in public to groups of teachers, local program directors, professional organizations, and partners to communicate education strategies and solicit their support

 WORKING CONDITIONS

Most of the work is accomplished in a typical office environment.  The person in this position has frequent contact with community college instructors, staff, administrators and board members; local workforce area administrators and board members; legislators; federal administrators; and special interest groups.  This position requires extensive statewide and occasional out-of-state travel, often at least a week each month; dome weekend duty; occasional evening meetings; and work weeks that extend beyond 40 hours.  The person in this position must have a valid driver?s license and a good driving record; if not, he or she must be able to provide an acceptable alternate method of transportation.

 

THIS IS THE TEST

YOU MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING TEST QUESTIONS. Use a separate sheet of paper. Write down any work experience (paid or unpaid) and training that you have which is related to each question. Be sure that the jobs where you gained the experience you describe in your answers are listed in the Work History section of your application form. Your score will be based on your answers. If there are several parts to a question be sure to answer each part. Number your answers to agree with the question. Attach the answer sheet to your application. Your application will not be accepted if it is incomplete. Please limit answers to test questions to four pages.

 

TEST QUESTIONS:

1.  Describe your education and experience in one of the following adult basic skill content areas: reading, writing, math, or language acquisition.

 

2. Describe your experience developing and coordinating adult education professional development initiatives and training.

 

3.  Describe your experience monitoring and evaluating program operations/instruction and providing assistance in implementing solutions.

 

4.  Describe your experience:Conducting training and presenting at conferencesWriting curriculum and formal reports

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please apply now, as this announcement is open until filled and may close at any time without notice.  First screening of applications will begin July 21, 2006.  If you previously applied for Announcement #LEWC0007, you need not re-apply but only submit a letter of interest if you would like us to consider you for this announcement.  If you did not previously apply, you must submit the following:

? State of Oregon Application Form PD100

? Answers to Test Questions from THIS IS THE TEST section

 

Obtain a State of Oregon application (form PD 100) and any required supplements from any local Oregon Employment Division office, most state agency personnel offices, kiosk sites which are strategically located in public places (such as malls, libraries, grocery stores, etc) throughout the state (local Employment Department offices can advise kiosk locations), or online at www.hr.das.state.or.us

 

If you need assistance to participate in the application process, you are encouraged to call 503-378-8648 (voice) or (503) 378-2892 (TTY) between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday.

 

You may deliver or mail your completed application to: 

Phyllis Kerr

Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development

255 Capitol St. NE

Salem, OR  97310

 

Applications must be complete and legible. Faxed or E-mail applications will not be accepted. Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications. Pay on all announcements may change without notice.

 

Submit only the required materials.  Reference letters or work examples should be kept for interviews.  Keep a copy of your application materials for your job interviews.  The Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development will not provide applicants with copies of their application materials.

 

Notice of your application results will be sent to you by mail.  Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of your application results. This review request must be received in writing within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional application information cannot be accepted.  However, if the recruitment is still open you may submit a new application.

 

The Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages qualified women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities to apply for this opening.