Literacy Professional Learning and Compliance Specialist

Job Posting Title

Literacy Professional Learning and Compliance Specialist

265 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Department of Education–Oliver Hodge Education Building

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

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Full time

Regular

$50,000

Discover the Benefits of Joining Our Team. OSDE offers a robust benefits package designed to support you and your family.

• Generous Benefits Allowance:
  Up to $21,934.08 annually, tailored to family size, for purchasing benefits.
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans:
  Choice of plans with no pre-existing conditions, exclusions, or limitations.
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  Healthcare and dependent care options.
• Full Participation in TRS:
  Employer-covered contributions (7.5% of annual salary) for Teacher’s Retirement System.
• Generous Leave Policy: 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
• Paid Holidays: 11 paid holidays per year.
• Employee Discounts:
  Access discounts with various companies and vendors.
• Longevity Bonus:
  Bonus after two years, with annual bonuses thereafter.
• Compensatory Time:
  Time off for eligible employees.
• Employee Assistance Program:
  Access support and resources.

ABOUT US

At the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE), we are the primary agency entrusted with overseeing K-12 public education in Oklahoma. We seek extraordinary individuals who are committed to improving districts and student outcomes. OSDE focuses on customer service, innovation, and shaping a brighter future for students. For more information, visit Oklahoma.gov/education.

Position Overview

The Literacy Professional Learning and Compliance Specialist supports statewide literacy initiatives by coordinating registration, scheduling, communication, stipend and micro-credential management, and maintaining records for reporting and compliance. The Specialist reviews Strong Readers submissions, oversees documentation for the first-grade at-home reading program, and manages data for HEROES Literacy Instructional Team initiatives. This role also monitors field reports and provides logistical and administrative support to literacy field staff, including travel claims and rentals.

This role requires a consistent in-person presence in Oklahoma City and does not offer remote options.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field (official transcripts required upon hire)
• Two years of experience supporting literacy programs, educator training, school-based literacy work, or PK–12 instructional support
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Experience coordinating professional development for an organization
• Experience managing a budget; familiarity with Strong Readers
• Completion of training in the science of reading

• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check
• Valid driver’s license to travel as required

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Learning Coordination:
  Coordinate registration, scheduling, communication, and participant support for statewide literacy professional learning opportunities funded through state literacy initiatives, including LETRS, statewide screener training, OEQA academies, and other OSDE-sponsored literacy programs.
• Stipend Management:
  Manage stipends and micro-credentials, including documentation collection, participant verification, tracking, and payment coordination.
• Records Maintenance:
  Maintain statewide records of literacy professional learning participation and completion data for reporting and compliance.
• Compliance Monitoring:
  Review Strong Readers submissions and related reports, ensuring compliance with timelines and…