Science, Math, and Integrated STEM Education Specialist

We are seeking a Science, Math, and Integrated STEM Education Specialist to join our Office of Teaching, Learning & Assessment team at the Oregon Department of Education (ODE). This is a permanent position represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). The position follows a hybrid work model. Onsite presence will be required when business or operational needs are best supported in person, such as collaboration, training, or work that requires access to onsite resources.

This position requires occasional statewide travel to schools, districts, Educational Service Districts (ESDs), conferences, and partner meetings to provide technical assistance, professional learning, and partner engagement. A driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, a personal vehicle, or an alternative means of transportation are required for this position. This position typically works a standard Monday through Friday schedule. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required.

Employees approved to work remotely must have a reliable and secure internet connection and maintain a professional work environment that supports productivity. While working remotely, employees are expected to maintain the same level of performance, responsiveness, communication, and availability as they would in the office. Salary: $7,247 - $11,140 ($7,751 - $11,913 PERS). Type:
Permanent, Full-time, Exempt.

• Developing and maintaining science academic content standards and assessment practices for science, as well as High-Quality Instructional Materials for science, math, and integrated STEM education.
• Providing technical support and training to educators, administrators, and other LEA staff on implementation requirements pertaining to the area of science academic content standards and best science instructional practices.
• Building partnerships to leverage available resources, including federal funding, for expanding school-wide and district-wide capacity to improve instruction in the area of science, mathematics, and STEM education.
• Supporting the implementation of ODE's strategic plan.
• Tracking most recent research and best practice around HQIM implementation and incorporating and contributing to HQIM communication with internal and external partners.

• 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.
• 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.

• Science Education Leadership and Standards Implementation:
  Demonstrated experience leading or supporting the development, implementation, or evaluation of K-12 science education initiatives, including academic content standards, instructional frameworks, assessment systems, or improvement efforts designed to promote equitable access to high-quality science learning for all students.
• High-Quality Instructional Materials and Curriculum-Based Professional Science Development:
  Demonstrated experience selecting, implementing, evaluating, and supporting the use of HQIM and curriculum-based professional learning aligned to academic standards and equitable…