District Support Specialist

Initial Posting Date
11/21/2025

Application Deadline
11/30/2025

Agency
Oregon Department of Education

Salary Range
$7,070 - $10,868

Position Type
Employee

Position Title
District Support Specialist (Multiple Positions)

Job Description
Position Title:
District Support Specialist

Classification:
Education Program Specialist 2 - SR33

Salary:
$7, $10, $7, $11,622.00 PERS)

We are seeking multiple Education Program Specialist 2 roles to join our Office of Enhancing Student Opportunities (OESO) at the Oregon Department of Education. These are permanent positions 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. Frequent in-state travel may be necessary and require sitting/driving for extended periods of time. Potentially frequent overnight travel throughout the state and occasional evening and weekend work are required. Employees that are 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.

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 Enhancing Student Opportunities (OESO) contributes directly to ODE's mission by ensuring the implementation of multiple federal programs and Oregon's System of General Supervision for students from birth to age 21. The office is responsible for implementing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and multiple titles of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), including Title I-A, Title II-A, Title IV-A, and Title V-B. The purpose of this office is to provide leadership, technical assistance, and monitoring to ensure districts can meet state and federal obligations, improve student outcomes, and foster equitable and inclusive learning environments.

What You Will Do

As a District Support Specialist, you will be a statewide leader in strengthening Oregon's special education system through high-quality technical assistance, professional development, and capacity-building support. You will translate IDEA requirements into effective, evidence-based practices that improve outcomes for students experiencing disability.

You will collaborate closely with District Compliance Specialists to align improvement activities with monitoring results. Your work includes designing and delivering targeted professional learning, developing guidance and tools, supporting data use for continuous improvement, and helping districts implement sustainable systems-level change. This role is central to Oregon's modernized System of General Supervision and is key to ensuring meaningful implementation beyond compliance in school districts and ESDs across the state.

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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

• Expertise in designing and delivering high-quality technical assistance and professional learning for district, regional, or statewide audiences.
• Strong ability to translate IDEA requirements into practical, evidence-based instructional and programmatic practices.
• Experience supporting districts with systems change, implementation science, or capacity-building models.
• Skill in developing accessible, culturally and linguistically responsive guidance documents, tools, and family-facing resources.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize complex data (monitoring results, district performance patterns, dispute resolution trends) to drive improvement planning.
• Demonstrated success collaborating with multiple partners (DCSs, RTAPs, TNFs, ESDs) to align statewide improvement efforts.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion, especially at the intersection of race and disability, and using data to identify and interrupt systemic barriers.

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 Word or PDF Format. The title of the resume and cover letter should indicate which position you would like to be considered for or both if applicable.
• In your cover letter, please include your qualifications relating to the desired attributes mentioned above (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.
• This announcement may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

Please contact if you have any questions on the application process.

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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 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
• 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

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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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