English Language Development District Partnership Liaison - Short-Term

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); Remote; USD 38,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

OSU Oregon State University is seeking an hourly, short-term District Partnership Liaison for the English Language Development program. The 0.50 FTE, 12-month role involves coordinating outreach with K-12 districts and supporting development of ELD professional learning resources.

The position emphasizes strong communication, relationship-building across diverse stakeholders, and collaboration with the project team to pilot and improve learning materials.

Qualifications

• Masters in Education or related field.
• 5+ years as a K-12 district administrator in Oregon with multilingual learner responsibilities.
• Experience with instructional coaching for multilingual learners.
• Experience in Oregon cross-district partnerships focused on multilingual learners and integrated ELD settings.
• Understanding of practical measures approaches to support instructional improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate successfully and inclusively with a diverse audience.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and revision of teacher-, facilitator-, and administrator-facing professional learning materials and resources for teachers of multilingual learners.
• Facilitate ongoing communication with and support of teachers, facilitators, and administrators involved with piloting the professional learning materials and resources for teachers of multilingual learners, drawing upon expertise in building relationships with diverse stakeholders from varied cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Participate in ongoing team meetings to support the development, revision, and piloting of professional learning materials and resources for teachers of multilingual learners.
• Co-plan and co-facilitate meetings of K-12 school district partners participating in the development and piloting of professional learning materials and resources for teachers of multilingual learners.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal relations

Instructional coaching

Partnership development

Education

Masters in Education or related field

Job description

Department: College of Education

The College of Education is seeking an hourly, short-term, English Language Development (ELD) District Partnership Liaison. This is a part-time (0.50 FTE), 12-month, position. This position is expected to last approximately 9 months. For over a century, Oregon State University has been a leader in the field of education. From our cutting-edge research to our commitments to social justice and lifelong learning, we prepare and empower the next generation of change-makers as teachers, counselors, higher education leaders, and scholars.

This position supports the Teachers of Multilingual Learners project by serving as a liaison between the project team and participating K-12 school districts. Working under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), the incumbent coordinates outreach and partnership activities, facilitates communication with teachers, instructional facilitators, and administrators, and supports the development, piloting, and continuous improvement of professional learning materials and resources. The position plays a key role in fostering collaborative relationships with district partners and ensuring the successful implementation of project activities and deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and revision of teacher-, facilitator-, and administrator-facing professional learning materials and resources for teachers of multilingual learners
• Facilitate ongoing communication with and support of teachers, facilitators, and administrators involved with piloting the professional learning materials and resources for teachers of multilingual learners, drawing upon expertise in building relationships with diverse stakeholders from varied cultural and linguistic backgrounds
• Participate in ongoing team meetings to support the development, revision, and piloting of professional learning materials and resources for teachers of multilingual learners
• Co-plan and co-facilitate meetings of K-12 school district partners participating in the development and piloting of professional learning materials and resources for teachers of multilingual learners

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters in Education or related field
• 5+ years of experience as a K-12 district administrator in Oregon with responsibilities for multilingual learner programs
• Experience with instructional coaching for teachers of multilingual learners
• Participation in Oregon cross-district statewide partnerships focused on multilingual learners and integrated ELD settings
• Understanding of how practical measures approaches can be used to support instructional improvement for multilingual learners
• Demonstrated ability to communicate successfully and inclusively, both in writing and verbally, with a diverse audience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• EdD or PhD in Education or related field
• Prior experience supporting the development and revision of practical measures and related resources in integrated ELD settings

Working Conditions/Schedule

Typical work conditions are remote. Work will typically take place between Monday through Friday within the hours of 8am to 5pm. Travel may occasionally be required to K-12 school sites in various locations in Oregon.

Salary

Salary Range: $27.63-$35.83 per hour

Start and End Dates

Anticipated Start Date: 2026-09-26

Anticipated End Date: 2027-06-30

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