Professional Learning System Specialist

Professional Learning System Specialist

Hybrid Work Optional;
Salem | ODE | Public Service Building;
Full time;
Salary Range: $7,247 - $11,140;
Agency:
Oregon Department of Education.

This position provides ongoing coordination of Oregon’s statewide Professional Learning System for educators, working with agency leadership, school and education service districts, and the EAC to align state‑funded professional learning initiatives and grant programs. The system, including an online platform, is a central component of Oregon’s strategy to ensure equitable access to high‑quality professional learning for educators across the state.

• Coordinate development and continuous improvement of the Professional Learning System, ensuring alignment with statewide priorities, overseeing content quality and curation, and maintaining tools for system access, performance monitoring, and evaluation of impact.
• Facilitate collaboration to design and deliver high‑quality learning experiences: engage educators and partners across schools, districts, agencies, and universities to gather input, co‑develop resources, and ensure the system meets diverse regional and professional needs. Facilitate strategic planning, communication, and integration with educator pathways and statewide initiatives.
• Support integration, guidance, and evaluation across the system: align the platform with key state initiatives, develop user guidance, and implement evaluation frameworks to measure effectiveness, equity outcomes, and instructional relevance statewide.
• Deliver consultation, training, and capacity‑building supports for effective system use: provide technical assistance, monitor compliance and implementation, facilitate professional learning communities, and use data and feedback to strengthen system effectiveness and resources statewide.

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.

• Expertise in professional learning systems and adult learning design: demonstrates experience with instructional technology, adult learning principles, and equity‑centered approaches.
• Strategic thinking and policy analysis skills: demonstrates systems thinking and policy expertise to align initiatives, inform decision‑making, and translate complex concepts into actionable guidance.
• Strong collaboration and facilitation abilities: demonstrates ability to collaborate across agencies, districts, and communities and facilitate cross‑functional teams and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication and project management skills: demonstrates ability to communicate clearly through writing and presentations while managing multiple priorities, deadlines, and shifting demands with organization and adaptability.
• Experience supporting educators and partners: demonstrates experience providing high‑quality consultation, training, and technical assistance to districts, tribes, or community organizations to improve practice and outcomes.
• Data‑informed and continuous improvement skills: demonstrates ability to use research, data, and feedback to evaluate impact, strengthen programs, and drive ongoing system improvement.

Benefits are provided through the State of Oregon.

The Department of Education is an equal employment opportunity and 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.