Job Posting Title

Project Manager, World Languages

Agency

265 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Supervisory Organization

Department of Education–Oliver Hodge Education Building

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$67,200

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Project Manager of World Languages Education at the Oklahoma State Department of Education is responsible for leading and supporting world language programs across the state. This role involves collaborating with language organizations, providing professional development, advising on national and international trends, and managing resources and initiatives related to world language education. The Project Manager will serve as a key contact for educators, organizations, and policymakers, ensuring that world language instruction aligns with state standards and promotes global competency.

Please note: This role requires a consistent, in-person presence at the designated workplace in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and does not offer remote, telecommuting, or hybrid options.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

•        Professional Development: Collaborate with language organizations to organize and conduct professional development workshops and institutes for both elementary and secondary educators, focusing on the implementation of World Languages Other than English (WLOE) standards, curriculum alignment, vertical teaming, and research-based instructional methods.
•        School Support: Visit schools to evaluate and enhance world language programs, providing recommendations on materials, methods, teaching media, instructional techniques, and professional development opportunities.
•        Virtual Training: Provide professional development for educators across the state through videoconferences, webcasts, and webinars as appropriate, ensuring widespread access to training resources.
•        Consortium Management: Organize and manage a consortium of WLOE curriculum specialists throughout the state, fostering collaboration and the sharing of best practices among educators.
•        Professional Engagement: Attend and present sessions at state, regional, and national organizations for world language professionals, such as the Oklahoma Foreign Language Teachers’ Association (OFLTA), the Southwest Conference on Language Teaching (SWCOLT), the National Council of State Supervisors for Languages (NCSSFL), and the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), to stay informed on current trends, methods, and techniques for PK-12 language study.
•        Advisory Role: Advise State Department of Education officials on national trends in world languages and international education, ensuring that state programs are aligned with global best practices.
•        Consultation & Representation: Represent the State Department of Education as a consultant and speaker at meetings of professional, business, and community organizations with an international focus, promoting world languages and international education.
•        Collaboration with Teacher Colleges: Continue collaborations with teacher colleges and other organizations responsible for training world language educators, particularly in relation to state standards and addressing WLOE teacher shortages.
•        International Guest Teacher Programs: Serve as the agency’s contact and resource person for international guest teacher programs, working with the certification division to process certification documents for visiting guest teachers and Native American Language (NAL) educators.
•        Website & Communications Management: Maintain the agency’s WLOE website, posting resources and announcements, and manage the WLOE Listserv to keep educators informed of relevant updates.
•        Standards Review & Revision: Organize the review and revision of world language standards, coordinated with the textbook subject cycle every six years, to ensure curriculum alignment with state and national expectations.
•        Support for State Board of Education: Support the activities of the State Board of Education by analyzing, synthesizing, and summarizing information on world languages and international education, preparing draft responses for board presentations.
•        Classroom Management Training: Design and prepare training materials to improve classroom management and culture, collaborating with other content specialists in Curriculum and Instruction to enhance overall educational outcomes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a World Language other than English [official transcripts required upon hire];
• Possession of a valid Oklahoma teaching certificate in a World Language other than English;
• Four (4) years of experience teaching or coordinating the instruction of world languages in PK-12;              

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

•  Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without sponsorship;
•  Successful completion of a pre-employment background check;
• Must possess a valid driver’s license from a U.S. state or territory to perform necessary job-related travel.
• Occasional (up to 10%) in-state/out-of-state travel may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office setting based out of: Oliver Hodge Building, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

• Physical Demands include:

o    Ability to stand, reach, and bend 50% of the time;

o    Operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine/printer, and office telephone 75% of the time;

o    Ascends/descends stairs 25% of the time;

o    Ability to lift to 25 lbs.

• Cognitive Requirements:

o    This role requires clear and accurate communication, strong analytical skills, and the ability to evaluate information and make timely decisions.

o    Sustained focus and attention to detail are essential, along with memory retention of policies, procedures, and facts over various time frames.

o    Adaptability and mental flexibility are also necessary to handle changing information, work conditions, and unexpected challenges.

 

Discover the Benefits of Joining Our Team! 

Are you ready to take the next step in your career with an agency that values your well-being? Look no further! At OSDE, we're proud to offer a robust benefits package designed to support you and your family every step of the way.

·         Generous Benefits Allowance: Up to $21,934.08 annually, tailored to family size, for purchasing benefits.

·         Comprehensive Insurance Plans: Choose from a variety of insurance plans with no pre-existing conditions, exclusions, or limitations.

·         Flexible Spending Accounts: Manage healthcare expenses and/or dependent care with ease.

·         Full Participation in TRS: Enjoy employer-covered contributions (7.5% of annual salary) for Teacher’s Retirement System participation.

·         Generous Leave Policy: Full-time employees receive 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in their first year.

·         Paid Holidays: Benefit from 11 paid holidays per year.

·         Employee Discounts: Access discounts with various companies and vendors.

·         Longevity Bonus: Earn a bonus after completing two years of service, with bonuses continuing annually thereafter.

·         Compensatory Time: FLSA Exempt and Nonexempt employees receive compensatory time.

·         Employee Assistance Program: Access support and resources through our Employee Assistance Program.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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