Project Manager, World Languages

About the role

The Project Manager of World Languages Education at the Oklahoma State Department of Education leads and supports world language programs across the state. Key responsibilities include collaborating with language organizations, providing professional development, advising on national and international trends, and managing resources and initiatives related to world language education.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with language organizations to organize and conduct professional development workshops and institutes for both elementary and secondary educators, focusing on the implementation of World Languages Other than English (WLOE) standards, curriculum alignment, vertical teaming, and research-based instructional methods.
• Visit schools to evaluate and enhance world language programs, providing recommendations on materials, methods, teaching media, instructional techniques, and professional development opportunities.
• Provide professional development for educators across the state through videoconferences, webcasts, and webinars as appropriate, ensuring widespread access to training resources.
• Organize and manage a consortium of WLOE curriculum specialists throughout the state, fostering collaboration and the sharing of best practices among educators.
• Advise State Department of Education officials on national trends in world languages and international education, ensuring that state programs are aligned with global best practices.
• Represent the State Department of Education as a consultant and speaker at meetings of professional, business, and community organizations with an international focus, promoting world languages and international education.
• Collaborate with teacher colleges and other organizations responsible for training world language educators, particularly in relation to state standards and addressing WLOE teacher shortages.
• Serve as the agency’s contact and resource person for international guest teacher programs, working with the certification division to process certification documents for visiting guest teachers and Native American Language (NAL) educators.
• Maintain the agency’s WLOE website, posting resources and announcements, and manage the WLOE Listserv to keep educators informed of relevant updates.
• Organize the review and revision of world language standards, coordinated with the textbook subject cycle every six years, to ensure curriculum alignment with state and national expectations.
• Support the activities of the State Board of Education by analyzing, synthesizing, and summarizing information on world languages and international education, preparing draft responses for board presentations.
• Design and prepare training materials to improve classroom management and culture, collaborating with other content specialists in Curriculum and Instruction to enhance overall educational outcomes.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a World Language other than English, possession of a valid Oklahoma teaching certificate in a World Language other than English, and four (4) years of experience teaching or coordinating the instruction of world languages in PK-12. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without sponsorship and must successfully complete a pre-employment background check.

Qualifications

Special requirements include a valid driver’s license from a U.S. state or territory to perform necessary job-related travel. Occasional (up to 10%) in-state/out-of-state travel may be required.

Benefits

Discover the benefits of joining our team! We offer a robust benefits package designed to support you and your family every step of the way, including a Generous Benefits Allowance, Comprehensive Insurance Plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Full Participation in TRS, Generous Leave Policy, Paid Holidays, Employee Discounts, Longevity Bonus, Compensatory Time, and Employee Assistance Program.