Professional Learning System Specialist

Initial Posting Date: 06/17/2026Application Deadline:06/24/2026Agency:Oregon Department of EducationSalary Range:$7,247 - $11,140Position Type:EmployeePosition Title:Professional Learning System SpecialistJob Description:Position Title: Professional Learning System Specialist Classification: Education Program Specialist 2 Salary: $7,247 - $11,140 ($7,751 - $11,913 PERS) Type: Permanent, Full-time, Exempt  We are seeking a Professional Learning System Specialist (Education Program Specialist 2) to join our Educator Advancement Council (EAC) team at the Oregon Department of Education. This is a permanent position represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).   This 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. 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.  Occasional in-state and in-frequent out-of-state travel may be necessary. A driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, a personal vehicle, or an alternative means of transportation are required for this position.  What you will do!  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. The system will increase school-wide and district-wide access to professional learning and resources for educators and will increase capacity to improve instruction and education services for educators in Oregon.  Specifically, you will provide leadership to ensure Oregon’s Professional Learning System is effective and aligned with state priorities for achievement, equity, and access. You will collaborate with curriculum experts, state agencies, Regional Educator Networks, districts, and partners to deliver high-quality, culturally responsive, standards-aligned professional learning that supports instructional improvement statewide. The role also advances integration with key initiatives, including licensing modernization, early literacy, and accountability. Identifies policy and system gaps and develops recommendations and implementation strategies to strengthen coherence, equity, and effectiveness across Oregon’s professional learning systems.  Typical duties include: Coordinate development and continuous improvement of the Professional Learning System: Ensure alignment with statewide priorities, oversee content quality and curation, and maintain tools that support 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.  Please click here to view the full position description  If you would like to retain a copy of this job post or the PD linked above, please print a copy before submitting your application.  Once the job posting has closed, you will not be able to access the posting.  Application Instructions: A cover letter and resume are required and are an important part of the application process. Only these materials are considered during the screening process: A cover letter (no more than 2 pages), highlighting your skills and experience, and demonstrating how your qualifications align with the required and desired qualifications for this role. A current resume detailing your relevant experience and education as it will be used in place of the detailed Workday work history for this agency-specific recruitment.    Additional application materials (such as letters of recommendation or transcripts) will not be reviewed. Cover letters and resumes are reviewed throughout the recruitment process by Human Resources and the Hiring Manager.  Minimum Qualifications (required)  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.  Preferred Skills & Knowledge (Desired Attributes) Expertise in profess