The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care is excited to announce a permanent opening for a Bilingual Inclusion Specialist (Program Analyst 2). This position requires that the successful applicant is fluent in Spanish and English. Please note, for performing bilingual services, you will receive an additional 5% differential in addition to your base salary.
Every child deserves the opportunity to learn and thrive. As an inclusion specialist you will have the opportunity to help children with higher level needs to receive the support they deserve. Join our team and play a vital role in shaping child care services through individualized assessments, expert consultation, and strategic coordination. This position offers the opportunity to influence child care policies, support high-need children, and collaborate with a broad network of partners and community members. If you're ready to make an impact, apply today!
This position follows a hybrid schedule, combining remote work from home with regular travel to child care programs multiple days per week.
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About the Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC):
At DELC, we are dedicated to helping Oregon’s young children and families learn and thrive. As the state agency responsible for early learning programs, child care licensing, and family support services, we play a crucial role in shaping the future of Oregon’s children from birth to kindergarten.
We administer state-funded early learning programs, including home visiting and site-based infant, toddler, and preschool services. We also develop coordinated systems through Early Learning Hubs and collaborate with Child Care Resource and Referral organizations to provide training, coaching, and quality improvement opportunities for early learning providers.
With over 275,000 young children in Oregon, we have a unique opportunity to transform early childhood support systems, creating a brighter future for families across the state. Research shows that investing in early childhood has lifelong benefits, and now is your chance to be part of an agency making a lasting impact for generations to come.
Why Join Our Team? We are passionate about equity in early childhood education. At DELC, we value dedication, integrity, and collective wisdom, fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace where all employees can thrive. We challenge ourselves to lead with courage, refine practices, and drive meaningful change for children and families statewide.
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family, plus optional benefits like life and disability insurance, deferred compensation, and flexible spending accounts.
- Work-Life Balance: 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 1 special day, monthly sick leave, and vacation accruals that increase every 5 years.
- Student Loan Forgiveness: Potential federal loan forgiveness after 120 qualifying payments.
- Inclusive Culture: A diverse, welcoming workplace committed to equity and continuous improvement.
Our Commitment to Equity:
Equity is at the heart of our mission. We strive to remove barriers, foster inclusiveness, and create meaningful change for underrepresented communities. Our goal is to ensure all DELC employees and the children and families we support thrive. If you are ready to make a difference and help shape Oregon’s future, we would love to have you on our team!
What you will do:
In this role, you will work closely with child care providers and families throughout the state. The primary work consists of visiting child care programs to provide guidance and technical assistance supporting high quality, inclusive environments and practices and to connect them with local inclusion specialists in their communities. Additionally, you will conduct observations and assessments to determine appropriate funding and service recommendations for child care providers serving eligible children and families. You will collaborate closely with parents, providers, and state agencies to navigate policies and develop effective strategies that support children’s needs. Additionally, you will monitor program outcomes, evaluate effectiveness, and recommend improvements for better service delivery. As a representative of the program, you will advocate for inclusive child care services by participating in community and state planning groups, conferences, and public meetings.
This position is located within our Professional Learning Systems Office. To learn more about that office and the areas they support view an overview here.
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What we are looking for (minimum qualifications):
- A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Early Learning, or related degree; and two years of experience coordinating or administering a program. OR
- Any combination of experience or education equivalent to five years of experience coordinating or administering a program.
To meet the Special Qualifications of this position, you must be fluent (read, speak, and write) in English and Spanish.
In addition, we are looking for applicants that have the following Desired Attributes (requested skills):
- Strong child development background
- Experience teaching, supervising or coaching others in child care settings
- Experience working with children with disabilities and their families
- Experience assessing child care environments for developmentally responsive practices
- Desire to work within a strong, passionate and committed team of inclusion advocates
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
- Passionate about advancing the child care profession and promoting culturally responsive, equitable, and inclusive practices for all.
The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care 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. Candidates of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, as well as bilingual/multicultural individuals, are encouraged to apply.