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 an antiracist organization. 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: Professional Learning Coach - K-12 Career & College Readiness (Teacher on Special Assignment)
Department: Instructional Services
Location: Washington Service Center - Hillsboro, OR
Reports To: Director of Instrucional Services
FLSA Status: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Licensed
SALARY: Per negotiated agreement, Licensed Salary Schedule
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.
SPECIFICS FOR THIS POSITION:
The K-12 Career and College Readiness Coach operates as part of a team to implement Career
and College Pathways programs support to 20 component school districts in the Northwest
Regional service area, in collaboration with higher education partners, industry partners and
other community based organizations. A successful applicant will possess knowledge of current
and emerging trends in high-wage, high-skill, in-demand, workforce opportunities at the local,
regional, and state level along with an understanding of the postsecondary education
requirements for those careers, and how to support districts in preparing interested students for
those careers. Responsibilities will include co-development and delivery of professional
development modules as well as direct coaching with teams from a subset of school districts in
the region.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This position is responsible for contributing to the development and execution of the Northwest Regional ESD’s professional development system for educators across twenty component school districts and for ESD employees across four counties. The Professional Learning Coach will join a highly collaborative and innovative team of educational coaches and specialists on the nationally recognized NWRESD Instructional Services Team. The successful Professional Learning Coach is committed to working collaboratively with other members of the department as well as other professionals within the NWRESD. The successful Professional Learning Coach is committed to educational equity and anti-racism, uses best-practice research in designing adult learning activities and applying instructional coaching cycles, understands improvement science methodologies, is highly motivated to assure that every child in our public schools has true access to relevant and rigorous educational opportunities, and brings a growth mindset to the work of pedagogical and systems improvement.
Successful candidates will have:
Knowledge of current and emerging practices for effective adult learning.
The skills and capacities to collaboratively plan and deliver outstanding professional learning
Deep content knowledge in one or more of our current and emerging network areas: social emotional learning, 9th grade success, early learning, instructional coaching, early literacy using explicit instructional practices, multi-tiered systems of support, racial equity, culturally sustaining practices, and mathematics.
Ample and ongoing opportunities for developing deeper content knowledge in these domains will be provided on the job, but successful candidates will already have strong foundational knowledge
Fluency in how K-12 schools and early learning environments are currently structured
A strong desire to work closely on a team and to collaborate with educators across the region
An understanding of, and willingness to grow in, principles of educational equity, antiracism and social justice
QUALIFICATIONS: 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 accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor’s Degree in curriculum, instruction, counseling, or teaching
Three or more years of successful PK-12 teaching/educational experience
Three or more years of experience planning and delivering effective professional development, including coaching.
Experience leading equity work.
Knowledge of current and emerging best practices in teaching adults.
Experience coaching or mentoring teachers for the purpose of improving student learning and providing feedback in a non-evaluative manner. This includes modeling best learning practices for teachers for the purpose of helping teachers quickly implement best practices in their own instruction
Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups in meetings and workshop settings
Must possess excellent written, verbal and presentation skills. Ability to express complex ideas with clarity and precision both orally and in writing
Strong technical skills including use of presentation software, word processing and the ability to learn to use technology to innovate and increase efficiency.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, communicate clearly, and prioritize and manage multiple projects.
Requires travel to rural school districts, 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.
Deliver and facilitate professional learning, including school coaching, to school teams in the 20 school districts in Columbia, Clatsop, Tillamook and Washington counties and NWRESD employees.
Contribute to and support the development, coordination and implementation of a comprehensive networked learning model.
Build content knowledge by acting as a content area expert in an assisnged area.
Engage in and facilitate reflective thinking while looking critically at instructional practices.
Introduce refinements for instructional practices through coaching conversations.
Support the successful implementation of professional learning based on identified needs of districts.
Analyze feedback to guide future professional development priorities.
Work respectfully and effectively with people from a wide range of racial, cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Requires frequent travel to schools across our four-county region and flexibility in scheduling off site training.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with staff and customers at all organizational levels.
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’s goals.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Northwest Regional Education Service District is proud to be an antiracist, Equal Employment Opportunity 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 hrhelp@nwresd.k12.or.us. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.
On August 19, 2021 Governor Brown ordered all public and private school teachers, educators, support staff, substitutes and volunteers to be vaccinated by October 18, 2021 or six weeks after FDA approval, whichever is later. Since the governor’s announcement, a COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech) has received regular Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval meaning October 18, 2021 is confirmed as the mandatory deadline for vaccination. "Fully vaccinated" is defined as 14 days after receiving all required doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine (currently two shots of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or one shot of Johnson & Johnson vaccine).
Starting October 18, 2021, testing will no longer be an option as the alternative to vaccination. All Northwest Regional ESD staff, substitutes, contractors, interns and volunteers will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 per the August 19, 2021 order from Gov. Kate Brown. All staff members will need to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Exemptions may be made only for eligible medical or religious reasons. There will not be an option to opt out for other reasons or choose testing in lieu of vaccination, under the state mandate. In order to support students and families, the essential functions of this position may require physical presence in the workplace. All public health protocols will be followed.
