Regional Support Specialist

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Education is seeking a Regional Support Specialist (Education Program Specialist 2) to join their Office of Education Innovation and Improvement team. This permanent, full-time, exempt position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and follows a hybrid work model, requiring onsite presence for collaboration, training, or access to onsite resources. The role involves providing leadership, coordination, and technical assistance for the implementation and monitoring of state and federal education programs. The specialist will partner with ODE teams, ESDs, LEAs, and community organizations to improve instructional practice and district capacity, overseeing program planning, grants, coaching, professional learning, data analysis, and compliance to align with ESSA, Oregon statute, and agency priorities. This position offers a unique opportunity to build meaningful relationships with ESDs, districts, and school leaders while contributing to systems-level change. The Office of Education Innovation and Improvement (EII) fosters a strong culture of care, encouraging open dialogue and a shared commitment to improving outcomes. A key strength of the office is its focus on trust-building with partners through responsive communication, deep listening, and a strong customer service mindset, helping partners understand complex work and connect it to their strategic goals.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Education or related field from an accredited college or university
• Five years of education experience in the specialty area under recruitment (e.g., classroom teacher, counselor, itinerant service provider)
• Two years of leadership experience (e.g., lead teacher, program coordinator or director, school administrator) in the specialty area under recruitment

Nice To Haves

• Recent and relevant K-12 experience with a strong understanding of district, school, and classroom contexts and the practical realities of instructional improvement.
• Proven ability to conduct needs assessments, provide differentiated coaching, and deliver targeted technical assistance that builds district and school capacity and supports continuous improvement.
• Experience coordinating complex, multi-site initiatives; serving as a regional or program liaison; and managing grants, budgets, timelines, and implementation across multiple partners.
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data, evaluate program effectiveness, and use evidence to guide strategic planning, monitoring, and resource allocation.
• Demonstrated commitment to educational equity and anti-racist practices, with experience designing and facilitating professional learning that supports historically and currently underserved student groups.
• Knowledge of state and federal education policy (e.g., ESSA), with the ability to interpret regulations, support compliance, develop guidance or policy, and align instructional, accountability, and improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Connecting with school and district leaders to discuss progress in implementing improvement strategies.
• Collaborating with school and district leaders as well as ESD and ODE staff to develop and strengthen support (e.g. technical assistance, professional learning, and communities of practice).
• Reviewing data, monitor planning and reporting requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior