Job Posting Title

Project Manager, Elementary ELA

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 for Elementary English Language Arts (ELA) lead and supports educators across the state in delivering highly effective elementary language arts education. This position will play a critical role in ensuring the implementation of the Oklahoma Academic Standards (OAS) in every classroom and collaborates with various stakeholders to ensure alignment with state standards and other literacy initiatives.

 

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.

       Knowledge & Expertise: A comprehensive understanding of elementary language arts education, including literacy development, reading comprehension strategies, writing instruction, phonics, vocabulary development, and language conventions. Thorough knowledge of the Oklahoma Academic Standards for English Language Arts, including familiarity with the standards' content, structure, and expectations at the elementary level.

       Professional Development: Lead and provide guidance to elementary educators across Oklahoma in implementing best practices for language arts instruction. Develop and deliver professional development sessions, workshops, and resources to support teachers in effectively integrating the Oklahoma Academic Standards for ELA into their curriculum.

       Curriculum Alignment: Ensure alignment of instructional materials, resources, and assessments with the Oklahoma Academic Standards for ELA. Collaborate with curriculum specialists to develop and refine instructional materials that support the implementation of the OAS in elementary classrooms.

       Collaboration: Collaborate with other literacy initiatives within the Oklahoma State Department of Education to ensure coherence and alignment with the objectives of the OAS for ELA. Coordinate with district leaders, instructional coaches, and other stakeholders to support the implementation of effective language arts instruction in elementary schools.

       Data Analysis: Analyze data related to student achievement and instructional practices to inform decision-making and identify areas for improvement. Monitor progress towards meeting goals and objectives related to elementary ELA education and provide support as needed to ensure success.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

       Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field; [official transcripts required upon hire];

       Possession of a valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate or administrative certificate;

       Four (4) years of teaching experience or coordinating curriculum and instruction for PK-12.

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future;

• 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:
  • Ability to stand, reach, and bend 50% of the time;
  • Operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine/printer, and office telephone 75% of the time;
  • Ascends/descends stairs 25% of the time;
  • Ability to lift to 25 lbs.
• Cognitive Requirements:
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