Educational Equity, Safety And Restorative Justice Specialist (Program Analyst 3)

Initial Posting Date:

04/29/2024

Application Deadline:

05/13/2024

Agency:

Oregon Department of Education

Salary Range:

$5,483 - $8,416

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Educational Equity, Safety and Restorative Justice Specialist (Program Analyst 3)

Job Description:

Position Title: Educational Equity, Safety and Restorative Justice Specialist

Classification: Program Analyst 3

Representation: SEIU

Type: Limited Duration expected to end September 30, 2025

Full-Time, Hybrid, Non-exempt and eligible for overtime

We are seeking an Education Equity and Restorative Justice Specialist (Program Analyst 3) to join our Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at the Oregon Department of Education. This is a limited duration position scheduled to end September 30, 2025. However, it may be extended pending funding approval. Limited duration positions are eligible for full benefits.

This role is a hybrid of remote work and will need to report to office when business or operational needs are dependent on onsite activities. Remote work is embraced to the fullest extent possible without interfering with business.

We recognize that those who are currently employed in the education sector may be interested in this position. Given that the school year has already started, we recommend that you submit your application, even if there's a chance of a delayed start date in the event that you are selected.

Our Agency Mission and Office Culture:

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 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (OEDI) leads proactive equity initiatives that interrupt and eliminate harmful power dynamics that are endemic in Oregon's education system. Our initiatives are driven by deep and ongoing engagement with the lived experiences of our students and families so that we can provide intentional structures, practices, and policies that uphold their intersecting identities, needs, and strengths. As a result of our agency's collective commitment, we will create an equitable education system centered in justice, relationships, and healing to ensure that every student can achieve their highest potential. Our collective energy and urgency serves as a touchpoint for pivotal cross departmental and cross- agency collaboration towards a shared vision for equity throughout Oregon.

This position is on the Safe and Inclusive Schools (SIS) Team in the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (OEDI). The SIS Team is responsible for the development of equitable policies, procedures, and rules for the School Safety and Prevention System (SPSS) and other SIS initiatives, and works closely with both internal teams (i.e., Mental Health in Education) and external partners including Education Service Districts (ESDs), local school districts, as well as community-based organizations that serve youth and students via safety and prevention systems. This position is a limited duration (LD) opportunity to support a federal Bureau of Justice Administration (BJA) grant that ODE received through 2025.

What you will do!

The Education Equity, Safety and Restorative Justice Specialist position is critical to the work of the SIS team's BJA grant. This position will focus on operationalizing equitable practices to create an equity centered behavioral safety assessment model

• The Oregon Model - for Oregon's K-12 education system statewide. The Model will emphasize cultural and identity focused practices and transformative and restorative justice practices. The person in this position, in partnership with SIS team members, and through collaboration with education partners, ESDs, districts, and community engagement, will develop a research based behavioral safety assessment model that focuses on eliminating inequitable practices and opportunities for bias in behavioral safety assessments. This position will partner directly with a regional ESD and school districts to conduct trainings and implement a toolkit for the new Model. This position will also develop and implement a statewide community of practice to highlight equitable practices in behavior safety assessments.

This role will be responsible for developing program standards and work with others to gain agreement on acceptable operational procedures and use of resources. This position will develop new strategies for program funding after the grant period. This position will work with a contracted evaluator to ensure program fidelity to objectives, sustainability and ensure the program meets grant requirements.

The person in this position will proactively navigate equity initiatives that interrupt and eliminate harmful power dynamics that are endemic in Oregon's education system. Our initiatives are driven by deep and ongoing engagement with the lived experiences of our students and families so that we can provide intentional structures, practices, and policies that uphold their intersecting identities, needs, and strengths. Our mission is to create an equitable education system centered in justice, relationships, and healing to ensure that every student can achieve their highest potential.

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Minimum Qualifications (Need to have):

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years experience coordinating or administering a program

OR;

Any combination of experience or education equivalent to seven years of experience coordinating or administering a program.

Desired Attributes (Nice to have):

Candidates who are the most competitive will possess a compelling combination of the following background, skills, and experience:

• Experience collaborating with multiple partners, particularly culturally and individually diverse groups, including the solicitation and valuation of diverse viewpoints.

• A strong commitment to racial equity and inclusion including the ability to learn and apply knowledge and skills to reduce bias, interrupt systemic oppression, and engage in and promote equitable, culturally-responsive practices.

• Expert level professional communication through an experienced equity lens, using language and experience operationalizing equity in programs.

• Experience, knowledge and understanding multidisciplinary research and practice related to restorative and transformative justice in educational settings and related to physical and behavioral safety.

• Understanding of or experience in the application of the Salem-Keizer-Cascade Behavioral Safety Assessment model.

• Experience in large and small group facilitation, and in providing training and technical assistance to diverse audiences.

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 our qualifications listed.

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, 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).

Application Tips:

• Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV 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/CV. View this video for help.

• Internal Applicants: (this includes Current State of Oregon employees): Apply via your employee Workday account. View this job aid for help.

• 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.

• 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.

• This position states open until filled, we will pull applications and conduct interviews at any time. Once we receive an optimal number of qualified applicants, this posting will be closed and we will no longer be able to consider applications. If you are interested in this position, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to increase your chances of consideration.

Helpful links and contact information:

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• For additional information, you may contact us by e-mail at ode.jobs@ode.oregon.gov.

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. 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 our qualifications listed. 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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