Initial Posting Date:
12/12/2025
Application Deadline:
12/21/2025
Agency:
Oregon Department of Education
Salary Range:
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Digital Literacy & Learning Education Specialist
Job Description:
Position Title: Digital Literacy & Learning Education Specialist
Classification: Education Program Specialist 2
Salary: $7,070.00 – $10,868.00 ($7,562.00 – $11,622.00 PERS)
We are seeking a Digital Literacy & Learning Education Specialist to join our Office of Teaching, Learning & Assessment at the Oregon Department of Education. This is a permanent position represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
This position may be eligible for hybrid remote work, subject to manager approval, business needs, and completion of a remote work agreement in Workday. Employees must have a home workspace that meets all technology, security, and safety requirements, including protection of confidential information. Remote work requires use of agency-issued equipment, a secure internet connection, and VPN access. Staff must follow the DAS Remote Work policy, guidelines and applicable collective bargaining agreements. The official duty station is the Public Service Building in Salem, Oregon. Travel to this location may be required at the employee’s expense.
About Us:
The Oregon Department of Education’s (ODE’s) mission is to foster equity and excellence for every learner through collaboration with educators, partners, and communities. In fulfilling its mission, ODE has the vision to ensure all students have access to and benefit from a world-class, well–rounded, and equitable education system.
The Office of Teaching, Learning and Assessment (OTLA), where this position lives, will provide a supportive onboarding process, expect and allow for a learning curve on many aspects of the position, and will dedicate resources to support your learning in all areas. We support motivated staff to learn and innovate in a culture of care. As part of OTLA, you will cultivate your passion and commitment to our shared equity work for Oregon’s students!
What You Will Do!
The purpose of this position is to provide leadership in the areas of information and digital literacy, computer science, and evaluating impacts of using technology tools across various learning environments. This position provides technical assistance and staff development to Local Education Agencies to support their equitable implementation of high quality digital instructional materials, educational technology solutions, responsible integration of Artificial Intelligence, computer science instruction, and modern pedagogies.
This position works in a collaborative environment alongside other staff at ODE, as well as LEAs, other public agencies, and community and business partners. As the Digital Literacy & Learning Education Specialist, you will play an essential role in building the capacity of districts and schools to improve students’ digital and information literacy and implement digital learning practices, pedagogies, and tools across instructional models. You will also have the opportunity to lead statewide efforts focused on developing and implementing standards for digital & information literacy, AI literacy, digital learning, and guidance on use of education technology and artificial intelligence.
Typical duties include:
- Lead development and implementation of guidance, toolkits, and professional development activities to increase regional capacity for the implementation of digital literacy and learning, including artificial intelligence and education technology. as well as computer science.
- Lead and facilitate the Digital Learning Cadre to support the ongoing collaboration and field support for digital & information literacy, digital learning practices, and education technology across Oregon schools and districts.
- Provide technical assistance and guidance on best practices to LEAs regarding digital & information literacy (including the use of artificial intelligence), computer science education to support the implementation of state requirements and the development of local policies. application of digital learning practices in blended, hybrid, and online learning environments. implementation of state laws and policies governing student access to personal electronic devices.
- Partner with content area specialists, directors and other leadership within ODE and LEAs to build an integrated approach to leveraging digital & information literacy, digital learning practices, and education technology to improve instruction and promote educational equity.
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Minimum Qualifications (Need to Have)
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.
Minimum qualifications must be met to qualify for this position.
Desired Attributes (Nice to Have):
- Experience in a K12 setting (e.g., school, district, Education Service District, and/or State agency), with direct experience applying expertise in digital learning practices and pedagogies (such as developing or overseeing hybrid models of instruction) and education technology, including emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.
- Strong communication skills, including speaking, writing, and presenting.
- Strong organization and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities; work with multiple deadlines, continual change, and at times heavy workloads; and pivot between competing priorities (including many same-day requests) and situations with ease and grace.
- Expertise in designing, leading, and/or overseeing coordinating professional learning experiences for teachers, principals, and/or system leaders.
- Experience providing advice or technical assistance to school districts, tribes, community groups or public.
- Experience establishing effective relationships with culturally diverse partners and community groups representing a variety of perspectives and lived experiences, including the ability to facilitate group dialogues and solicit and value diverse viewpoints.
- Ability to demonstrate a leadership role as part of a collaborative team effort
- Ability to collaboratively work across the agency, state government, with school districts, public charter schools and private schools
We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every one of the attributes listed.
Working Conditions
This position works a professional work week, Monday through Friday. Some evening and/or weekend work may be required. Workload and priorities fluctuate and can involve highly complex, sensitive, and/or political issues. This position relies upon collaborative, productive, professional and respectful engagement with staff, colleagues, leadership, and subject matter experts within the Agency, across other state agencies, representatives of local government and/or governor’s office, with key investment members, partners, and providers within Oregon communities, and others.
This position may be eligible for hybrid remote work, subject to manager approval, business needs, and completion of a remote work agreement in Workday. Employees must have a home workspace that meets all technology, security, and safety requirements, including protection of confidential information. Remote work requires use of agency-issued equipment, a secure internet connection, and VPN access. Staff must follow the DAS Remote Work policy, guidelines and applicable collective bargaining agreements. The official duty station is the Public Service Building in Salem, Oregon. Travel to this location may be required at the employee’s expense.
Occasional in-state travel may be necessary and require sitting for extended periods of time.
Why Us?
At ODE, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative atmosphere. Autonomy is supported while also being offered opportunities to work in dedicated teams or partnerships across the agency. Our office supports a healthy work/life balance and shows genuine care for team members, students, partners, and school leaders. Our team members share and educate with passion for equitable practices and sustainable development for leaders across Oregon. We maintain a constant learning and growing mentality to strive for optimum innovation and consistently applied equity practices.
Our Amazing Benefits Include:
- Excellent medical, vision and dental benefit package for the employee and qualified family members with very low monthly out-of-pocket cost
- Paid days off –
- 11 paid holidays per year,
- 3 additional paid “Personal Business Days” per year,
- 8 hours of sick leave accumulated every month,
- Progressive vacation leave accrual and increases every 5 years.
- In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, Paid Leave Oregon, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and child care expenses.
- Student Loan Forgiveness Program: if you have federal student loan debt or are thinking of going back to school, then you will want to look into this program. If you make 120 qualifying payments on your student loan while working full time for a qualifying employer, your student loan debt may be forgiven.
- If you currently work at an Oregon school district or education service district, we may be able to transfer in your sick leave balance!
If you have a desire to make a difference in the lives of Oregonians, apply today!
To Apply:
Your cover letter and resume are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and showcase your skills and experience that make you the best candidate for the position.
- Upload a resume and cover letter.
- In your cover letter, please include your qualifications relating to any of the desired attributes mentioned for this position (limit to no more than 2 pages). Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/Cover Letter field on the online application. Failure to attach a cover letter and resume may result in the disqualification of your application.
- In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the attributes and minimum qualifications listed under the “What we are looking for” section above to determine whom to interview. Please make sure the attributes and minimum qualifications you possess are clearly demonstrated in your resume and cover letter.
- Important: Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. You may be asked to submit additional information after initial application.
- External Applicants: Click on the “Apply” button and submit your resume and cover letter. Please make sure to attach all required documents in the section titled Resume/Cover Letter.
- Internal Applicants: (this includes Current State of Oregon employees): Apply via your employee Workday account.
Please contact ode.jobs@ode.oregon.gov if you have any questions on the application process.
Additional Information
- Salary Range: The range listed is the Non-PERS salary range. Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) participating members will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay a 6% employee contribution to PERS.
- Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.
- The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submission. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.
- Communication: Please monitor your Workday account, as communication will be sent to your Workday account. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.
- Future Vacancies: This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
- External Applicants (non-state of Oregon employees): If you would like to retain a copy of this job posting, please print a copy before submitting your application. Once the job posting has closed, you will not be able to access the posting.
- Background Check: This position requires successfully passing a criminal record check, which may require a fingerprint-based records check and/or credit history check, as a condition of employment.
- If you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions or need assistance with the application process, please contact us at ode.jobs@ode.oregon.gov. Please be sure to include the job requisition number.
- Veterans: Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans’ preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. You may also call the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs at 1-800-692-9666.
- Visa Sponsorship: The Oregon Department of Education does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. The Oregon Department of Education is an E-Verify employer. If you are the successful candidate you must present your I-9 acceptable documents (See page 3) for employment verification.
- The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process
Helpful Links and Contact Information:
The Department of Education is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to a diverse workforce. The Department strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.
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