Are you an educational leader who focuses on creating systems of belonging for every student to succeed in their learning? Do you have high expectations for yourself and your team? Are you a leader who thrives by including multiple perspectives in building systems? Are you able to pause and pivot with humility when community members, partners, staff, and/or students shed light on a better way to ensure every child is a reader, every student knows adults believe in them, and every graduate is well-prepared for their next steps beyond high school? Do you lead to ensure an equitable system that eliminates disproportionate outcomes for children? Do you lead with integrity, courage, and collaboration?
If so, please apply to become our next Director of the Oregon Department of Education! When you join our team, we will persist together in our work for the success of every Oregon student.
The primary purpose of this position is to lead the Oregon Department of Education, performing through an equity lens many of the acts and duties of the office of Superintendent of Public Instruction as designated by the Governor. The position administers programs and funds that affect more than 570,000 K-12 Oregon students enrolled in public education. The position also provides education policy advice to the Governor. This is a highly visible, politically sensitive position that requires a great deal of energy and commitment to the reform efforts in Oregon public schools.
For a full review of the position duties and details, please click here.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
Master’s Degree or higher in education, administration, leadership or closely related field -AND- minimum three years of experience as an executive leader of a public school district -AND- five years of experience in the administration of an elementary school or a secondary school.
Requested Attributes:
Ability to meet strategic objectives established by the Governor and Legislature for Oregon public education system.
Experience establishing short- and long- term strategic goals, budgets and staffing decisions using an equity, diversity and inclusion lens and anti-racist stance in support of an agency’s mission.
Awareness of national and worldwide education system design efforts in order to make informed decisions regarding which approach should be embraced, rejected or modified for the Oregon model.
Experience collaborating with culturally and individually diverse groups. This position must have an ability to solicit, honor, and value viewpoints of Tribes, communities of color, disability advocates, immigrants, those without unhousing and other historically marginalized Oregonians.
Strength in systems thinking and ability to work cross-departmentally to achieve measurable improvements in student outcomes.
Deep understanding of historical educational decisions impacting today’s learning environments and an active learning approach to current movements seeking to impact inclusive content, access, and learning environments for all Oregon students.
Application Details and Instructions
Please visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application for the position. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and include a current copy of your resume.
This announcement is for one (1), Executive Service, full-time, permanent, Agency Head 2; This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies
If you have questions about the job announcement, or how to apply, please contact the Executive Recruiter Kylen Stevens at: Kylen.stevens@das.oregon.gov | 503-400-5821
The Benefits of Joining Our Team
The team at the Department of Education focuses closely on collaboration to support fellow teammates, while ensuring safety and looking for ways to innovate. Additional benefits include:
Work/life balance, 10 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package
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