Job Description

Licensed/Licensed Employee

• Date Posted:

8/13/2023

• Location:

NWRESD - Washington Service Center

• Date Available:

09/18/2023

• Closing Date:

Priority Date 08/21/2023

Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be . We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve.
In line with our commitment to disrupting systemic racism, we acknowledge that research shows that Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and women are significantly less likely to apply for some positions, believing they must meet every qualification as described in the job description. At NWRESD, we value representation, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We know that sometimes that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don\'t believe you meet every one of the qualifications described below.

Position Title: Regional Educator Network Coordinator
Department: Instructional Services
Location: Washington County Service Center
Reports To: Director of Instructional Services
FLSA Status: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Licensed, NWEA
Compensation: Licensed Salary Schedule
FTE: 1.0; 220 days per year
NW REGIONAL ESD\'S MISSION STATEMENT: In Partnership with the communities we serve, Northwest Regional ESD improves student learning by providing equitable access to high quality services and support.

General Description:

The Regional Educator Network Coordinator leads the Northwest Regional Educator Network
(NREN) which supports approximately 6,000 educators in 20 school districts across four
counties.

The Regional Educator Network Coordinator is an anti-racist leader responsible for program
vision, standards, monitoring, accountability, and reporting within the mission and vision of the
NWRESD and the Educator Advancement Council (EAC). As a program leader within the
Instructional Services Department, the Coordinator will ensure high levels of collaboration
amongst and between department programs, effectively communicate with staff, family,
community and school district partners, and ensure program resources and improvement efforts
are aligned to meet the commitments established in the Board-adopted Strategic Plan and laid
out by the Educator Advancement Council.

The Coordinator will ensure NREN program alignment with the Educator Advancement Council
(EAC), including but not limited to: coordinating access to professional learning, coaching and
support to districts for improving systems, culture and climate, educator growth and
preparation, high quality professional learning, and flexible school systems in order to reduce
disproportionality, disparities, and predictability within student outcomes across Clatsop,
Columiba, Tillamook, and Washington Counties. QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Bachelor\'s Degree in teaching, education, instruction, leadership or related field; or
combination of education and/ or equivalent training and/or professional experience in
education, or a related field.
2. Minimum of 3 years working in educational equity-focused work in schools, districts, or
education service districts
3. Minimum 3 years of experience leading teams or boards, and implementing large-scale
projects, preferred
4. Valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license, or alternate ability to travel throughout the four county region to
participate in training and meet with school teams, students, community partners, and
others

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
1. Knowledge of best practices in reducing disproportionality, disparities, and predictability
in student outcomes through work focused on supporting racially, linguistically and
economically diverse students and educators.
2. Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collect, analyze and
interpret different types of data, and to use information to compose clear, coherent
reports and present them to varied stakeholders.
3. Experience in building the capacity of teams with the ability to collaborate and build
work groups into highly effective, cohesive teams.
4. Experience facilitating, and leading in communities that are racially, linguistically and
economically diverse.
5. Knowledge of current and emerging practices for effective adult learning.
6. The skills and capacities to collaboratively plan and deliver outstanding professional
7. learning.
8. Knowledge of project management, including program design, implementation, and
evaluation.
9. Must possess excellent written, verbal and presentation skills. Ability to express
complex ideas with clarity and precision both orally and in writing.
10. Strong technical skills including use of presentation software, word processing and the
ability to learn to use technology to innovate and increase efficiency.
11. Ability to work with minimal supervision, communicate clearly, and prioritize and
manage multiple projects.
12. Requires travel to schools, school districts, in and out of region, sometimes outside of
the normal school day, including overnight stays.

Essential Functions: Include the following. Performs some or all of the following tasks. Other Duties may be assigned. The duties listed below are not inclusive, but characteristic of the type and level of work assigned for this position.

A. Utilize research-based best practices to implement professional learning, support
systems, and other strategies for school districts, educators, and students to reduce
disproportionality, disparities, and predictability for students.
B. Coordination of team processes to ensure alignment with Northwest Regional ESD
Strategic Plan, the Educator Advancement Council, and districts\xe2\x80\x99 Integrated Guidance
Plans
C. Development and facilitation of team meeting agendas
D. Decision-making in consultation with the Director of Instruction About program vision,
planning, implementation, and accountability.
E. Facilitation of deliverable collections and reporting (district data sets) for ESD/state
submissions and other partners
F. Serve as Liaison between Northwest Regional ESD and Oregon Department of
Education, the Educator Advancement Council, school districts, and other community
partners
G. Action Planning with the Director of Instruction in alignment with Northwest Regional
ESD\xe2\x80\x99s strategic plan.
H. Responsible for presentations to superintendents, board, Curriculum and Instruction
Directors and other partners in collaboration with the Director of Instruction.
I. Analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual summative data to support regional decision
making regarding NREN programming and co-create progress reports on the success,
learnings, improvements, and areas for support at the end of each grant cycle.
J. Coordinate and collaborate with 20 districts in Columbia, Clatsop, Tillamook, and
Washington counties to provide professional learning, coaching and support.
K. Recruit and facilitate a governance team made up of administrators, classified staff,
classroom educators, community partners, early learning providers, higher education
representatives, nonprofit leaders, superintendents, and other educational partners.
L. Act as a liaison between EAC (Educator Advancement Council), NWRESD, district
partners and the NREN program as it relates to the implementation, progress, and
evaluation of program-identified goals.
M. Practice and promote antiracist and liberatory mindsets centering the lived experiences
of historically excluded students and families in Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook, and
Washington counties, in alignment with the Oregon Department of Education\xe2\x80\x99s Equity
Lens and Equity Initiatives.
N. Monitor budgets, pull budget reports, review budgets on a regular basis.
O. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Note: The description contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

NWRESD believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. The administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department. It is our expectation that every employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the ESD\xe2\x80\x99s goals.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be . We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve.

Northwest Regional Education Service District is proud to be an antiracist, and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to race, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, religion, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law.

Northwest Regional Education Service District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment procedures for individuals experiencing a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at . Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900. FISCAL POSITION CONTROL CODE: 2901
JOB POST ID: 2874

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