{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8e47ed2d1ccbc3d94de672d3","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8e47ed2d1ccbc3d94de672d3","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8e47ed2d1ccbc3d94de672d3","title":"Project Manager, World Languages","description":"Job Posting Title\nProject Manager, World Languages\nAgency\n265 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION\nSupervisory Organization\nDepartment of Education–Oliver Hodge Education Building\nJob Posting End Date\nRefer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.\nNote: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.\nEstimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)\nFull/Part-Time\nFull time\nJob Type\nRegular\nCompensation\n$67,200\nJob Description\nPOSITION OVERVIEW\nThe Project Manager of World Languages Education at the Oklahoma State Department of Education is responsible for leading and supporting world language programs across the state. This role involves collaborating with language organizations, providing professional development, advising on national and international trends, and managing resources and initiatives related to world language education. The Project Manager will serve as a key contact for educators, organizations, and policymakers, ensuring that world language instruction aligns with state standards and promotes global competency.\n\nPlease note: This role requires a consistent, in-person presence at the designated workplace in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and does not offer remote, telecommuting, or hybrid options.\n\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.\nProfessional Development: 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.\nSchool Support: Visit schools to evaluate and enhance world language programs, providing recommendations on materials, methods, teaching media, instructional techniques, and professional development opportunities.\nVirtual Training: Provide professional development for educators across the state through videoconferences, webcasts, and webinars as appropriate, ensuring widespread access to training resources.\nConsortium Management: Organize and manage a consortium of WLOE curriculum specialists throughout the state, fostering collaboration and the sharing of best practices among educators.\nProfessional Engagement: Attend and present sessions at state, regional, and national organizations for world language professionals, such as the Oklahoma Foreign Language Teachers’ Association (OFLTA), the Southwest Conference on Language Teaching (SWCOLT), the National Council of State Supervisors for Languages (NCSSFL), and the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), to stay informed on current trends, methods, and techniques for PK-12 language study.\nAdvisory Role: 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.\nConsultation & Representation: 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.\nCollaboration with Teacher Colleges: Continue collaborations with teacher colleges and other organizations responsible for training world language educators, particularly in relation to state standards and addressing WLOE teacher shortages.\nInternational Guest Teacher Programs: 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.\nWebsite & Communications Management: Maintain the agency’s WLOE website, posting resources and announcements, and manage the WLOE Listserv to keep educators informed of relevant updates.\nStandards Review & Revision: 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.\nSupport for State Board of Education: 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.\nClassroom Management Training: 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.\n\nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS\nBachelor’s degree in a World Language other than English [official transcripts required upon hire];\nPossession of a valid Oklahoma teaching certificate in a World Language other than English;\nFour (4) years of experience teaching or coordinating the instruction of world languages in PK-12;\n\nSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS\nApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without sponsorship;\nSuccessful completion of a pre-employment background check;\nMust possess a valid driver’s license from a U.S. state or territory to perform necessary job-related travel.\nOccasional (up to 10%) i n-state/out-of-state travel may be required.\n\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT\nOffice setting based out of: Oliver Hodge Building, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma\nPhysical Demands include :\no Ability to stand, reach, and bend 50% of the time;\no Operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine/printer, and office telephone 75% of the time;\no Ascends/descends stairs 25% of the time;\no Ability to lift to 25 lbs.\nCognitive Requirements :\no This role requires clear and accurate communication, strong analytical skills, and the ability to evaluate information and make timely decisions.\no Sustained focus and attention to detail are essential, along with memory retention of policies, procedures, and facts over various time frames.\no Adaptability and mental flexibility are also necessary to handle changing information, work conditions, and unexpected challenges.\n\nDiscover the Benefits of Joining Our Team!\nAre you ready to take the next step in your career with an agency that values your well-being? Look no further! At OSDE, we're proud to offer a robust benefits package designed to support you and your family every step of the way.\n· Generous Benefits Allowance : Up to $21,934.08 annually, tailored to family size, for purchasing benefits.\n· Comprehensive Insurance Plans : Choose from a variety of insurance plans with no pre-existing conditions, exclusions, or limitations.\n· Flexible Spending Accounts : Manage healthcare expenses and/or dependent care with ease.\n· Full Participation in TRS : Enjoy employer-covered contributions (7.5% of annual salary) for Teacher’s Retirement System participation.\n· Generous Leave Policy : Full-time employees receive 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in their first year.\n· Paid Holidays : Benefit from 11 paid holidays per year.\n· Employee Discounts : Access discounts with various companies and vendors.\n· Longevity Bonus : Earn a bonus after completing two years of service, with bonuses continuing annually thereafter.\n· Compensatory Time : FLSA Exempt and Nonexempt employees receive compensatory time.\n· Employee Assistance Program : Access support and resources through our Employee Assistance Program.\nEqual Opportunity Employment\nThe State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.\nCurrent active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .\nIf you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information:\nAgency Contact","company":"Stateofoklahoma","rawCompany":"stateofoklahoma","city":"Woodlawn Park","state":"OK","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-05T01:27:29.474Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"},{"code":"15-1299.09","title":"Information Technology Project Managers","slug":"information-technology-project-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"923110","title":"Administration of Education Programs","slug":"administration-of-education-programs"},{"code":"611710","title":"Educational Support Services","slug":"educational-support-services"},{"code":"611699","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-schools-and-instruction"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Project Manager, World Languages","description":"Job Posting Title\nProject Manager, World Languages\nAgency\n265 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION\nSupervisory Organization\nDepartment of Education–Oliver Hodge Education Building\nJob Posting End Date\nRefer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.\nNote: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.\nEstimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)\nFull/Part-Time\nFull time\nJob Type\nRegular\nCompensation\n$67,200\nJob Description\nPOSITION OVERVIEW\nThe Project Manager of World Languages Education at the Oklahoma State Department of Education is responsible for leading and supporting world language programs across the state. This role involves collaborating with language organizations, providing professional development, advising on national and international trends, and managing resources and initiatives related to world language education. The Project Manager will serve as a key contact for educators, organizations, and policymakers, ensuring that world language instruction aligns with state standards and promotes global competency.\n\nPlease note: This role requires a consistent, in-person presence at the designated workplace in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and does not offer remote, telecommuting, or hybrid options.\n\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.\nProfessional Development: 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.\nSchool Support: Visit schools to evaluate and enhance world language programs, providing recommendations on materials, methods, teaching media, instructional techniques, and professional development opportunities.\nVirtual Training: Provide professional development for educators across the state through videoconferences, webcasts, and webinars as appropriate, ensuring widespread access to training resources.\nConsortium Management: Organize and manage a consortium of WLOE curriculum specialists throughout the state, fostering collaboration and the sharing of best practices among educators.\nProfessional Engagement: Attend and present sessions at state, regional, and national organizations for world language professionals, such as the Oklahoma Foreign Language Teachers’ Association (OFLTA), the Southwest Conference on Language Teaching (SWCOLT), the National Council of State Supervisors for Languages (NCSSFL), and the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), to stay informed on current trends, methods, and techniques for PK-12 language study.\nAdvisory Role: Advise State Department 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Look no further! At OSDE, we're proud to offer a robust benefits package designed to support you and your family every step of the way.\n· Generous Benefits Allowance : Up to $21,934.08 annually, tailored to family size, for purchasing benefits.\n· Comprehensive Insurance Plans : Choose from a variety of insurance plans with no pre-existing conditions, exclusions, or limitations.\n· Flexible Spending Accounts : Manage healthcare expenses and/or dependent care with ease.\n· Full Participation in TRS : Enjoy employer-covered contributions (7.5% of annual salary) for Teacher’s Retirement System participation.\n· Generous Leave Policy : Full-time employees receive 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in their first year.\n· Paid Holidays : Benefit from 11 paid holidays per year.\n· Employee Discounts : Access discounts with various companies and vendors.\n· Longevity Bonus : Earn a bonus after completing two years of service, with bonuses continuing annually thereafter.\n· Compensatory Time : FLSA Exempt and Nonexempt employees receive compensatory time.\n· Employee Assistance Program : Access support and resources through our Employee Assistance Program.\nEqual Opportunity Employment\nThe State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.\nCurrent active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .\nIf you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information:\nAgency Contact","datePosted":"2026-08-05T01:27:29.474Z","dateModified":"2026-08-05T01:27:29.474Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Stateofoklahoma","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Woodlawn Park","addressRegion":"OK","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"8e47ed2d1ccbc3d94de672d3"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8e47ed2d1ccbc3d94de672d3"}}