High-Quality Instructional Materials & Standards Specialist

State of Oregon; Salem (VA); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Department of Education is seeking a High-Quality Instructional Materials & Standards Specialist to lead the design, administration, and continuous improvement of HQIM and content standards statewide. You will collaborate with content specialists and ODE teams to manage funds, contracts, and program operations while guiding standards revision and adoption.

The role includes delivering professional learning and ensuring equitable access to HQIM across districts.

Qualifications

• Experience leading content standards revision and HQIM adoption.
• Ability to manage funds, contracts, and program operations.
• Experience providing training and technical assistance to districts.
• Willingness to travel within-state.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage content standards and HQIM programs: Oversee standards revision processes and HQIM adoption and implementation, including project management, timelines, and program design.
• Advance policy and rulemaking: Support legislative initiatives from ODE, the Governor, and legislature, lead administrative rule development, and translate policy to answer questions and develop actionable guidance and systems.
• Build and strengthen statewide HQIM implementation infrastructure: Develop and improve the systems, guidance, and supports that enable effective HQIM implementation across districts and ESDs, including curriculum-based professional learning (CBPL), technical assistance, and the use of data and trends to continuously refine tools, processes, and resources that ensure consistent, high-quality implementation statewide.
• Coordinate partnerships and partner engagement: Facilitate advisory groups and panels, collaborate with districts, Education Service Districts (ESDs), and other education partners, and design communication and professional learning to support effective implementation.

Skills

Project management

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Initial Posting Date: 08/24/2026

Application Deadline: 09/02/2026

Agency: Oregon Department of Education

Salary Range: Position Type: Employee Position Title: High-Quality Instructional Materials & Standards Specialist

Position Title: High-Quality Instructional Materials & Standards Specialist

Classification: Education Program Specialist 2

Salary: $7,247 - $11,140 ($7,751 - $11,913 PERS)

Type: Permanent, Full-time, Exempt

We are seeking a High-Quality Instructional Materials & Standards Specialist to join our Office of Teaching, Learning & Assessment (OTLA) team at the Oregon Department of Education (ODE).

This is a permanent position 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.

This position includes occasional in-state travel, including driving, to support the delivery of professional learning, attend in-person meetings, and engage with partners across the state. A driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, a personal vehicle, or an alternative means of transportation are required for this position.

Employees 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.

What you will do!

You will lead the design, administration, and continuous improvement of Oregon’s content standards development and High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) program by establishing coherent statewide systems for standards revision, instructional materials adoption, and aligned implementation. This includes supporting HQIM implementation statewide by strengthening curriculum-based professional learning (CBPL) and building the conditions for effective use of materials in classrooms. The position collaborates with content specialists and ODE staff across finance, procurement, research, and IT to manage funds, contracts, and program operations, and provides project management for standards revision processes. The role also leads HQIM statewide strategy, including oversight of the adoption schedule, program budget, and implementation supports, and provides technical assistance and training to districts and partners. For the 2025–27 biennium, the focus is on strengthening instructional coherence, advancing HQIM implementation through SB 141 and ODE’s strategic plan, and building sustainable systems that ensure equitable access to high-quality, standards-aligned instruction.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Shape statewide teaching and learning: This position will work to advance efforts to ensure every student has access to meaningful, affirming, coherent, grade-level instruction through aligned content standards and high-quality instructional materials (HQIM).
• Bridge strategy, policy, and implementation: This role will connect rulemaking, research, and real-world execution to drive coherent, systemwide impact.
• Drive continuous improvement at scale: Using statewide data, partner feedback, and research to refine programs, this position will remove barriers and strengthen instructional coherence across Oregon.

Typical duties include:

• Lead and manage content standards and HQIM programs: Oversee standards revision processes and HQIM adoption and implementation, including project management, timelines, and program design.
• Advance policy and rulemaking: Support legislative initiatives from ODE, the Governor, and legislature, lead administrative rule development, and translate policy to answer questions and develop actionable guidance and systems.
• Build and strengthen statewide HQIM implementation infrastructure: Develop and improve the systems, guidance, and supports that enable effective HQIM implementation across districts and ESDs, including curriculum-based professional learning (CBPL), technical assistance, and the use of data and trends to continuously refine tools, processes, and resources that ensure consistent, high-quality implementation statewide.
• Coordinate partnerships and partner engagement: Facilitate advisory groups and panels, collaborate with districts, Education Service Districts (ESDs), and other education partners, and design communication and professional learning to support effective implementation.

A typical day blends policy, collaboration, project management, and implementation, moving between facilitating standards revision, supporting HQIM, implementation efforts, navigating rulemaking, and strengthening systems. You might partner with districts and colleagues to support HQIM implementation and address challenges, then translate those insights into practical guidance, tools, or policy refinements. The role continually shifts between big-picture strategy and hands-on problem-solving to drive statewide impact.

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 Teaching, Learning & Assessment (OTLA) advances ODE’s mission to foster equity and excellence for every learner by partnering with educators and communities to support school improvement across Oregon. Organized across the Expanded Learning, Education Program Standards, Standards and Instruction, Literacy, and Well-Rounded teams, the office leads key efforts in instructional improvement and literacy, develops and implements content standards, supports instructional materials adoption, and strengthens district systems through various initiatives. Its work serves districts, education service districts, professional associations, and K-postsecondary partners by supporting program planning, curriculum development, professional learning, and compliance with state and federal requirements; all in service of equitable outcomes for every Oregon student.

Oregon State provides amazing benefits! (no further details provided)

Application Resources & Information

Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard service members (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. Be sure to submit your documentation prior to the close date so your preference is considered. 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.

Visa Sponsorship: The Oregon Department of Education does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time.

The Department of Education is an equal employment 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 the attributes listed.

Join our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. Oregon “flies with her own wings.”