About Us
Northwest Regional ESD is the largest of Oregon’s 19 education service districts. We serve students, educators, child care providers and families living in Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook and Washington counties.
Our region includes the large, urban school districts of Washington County and the smaller, rural districts located along the Columbia River, the Coastal Range and the North Oregon coast. Our regional office is located in Hillsboro, about 12 miles west of Portland. We also operate service centers in St. Helens, Astoria and Tillamook. Within our region, there are 20 school districts with nearly 104,000 students.
Our staff members work collaboratively with school districts in the four counties we serve to deliver quality, cost-effective programs and services including special education, technology, professional development and school improvement. We also provide operational support such as business services and human resources.
Our central goal is to cultivate a supportive, positive and welcoming work environment where all staff can successfully thrive. We value and celebrate equity, diversity and inclusion. Our vision of equity includes a continuous commitment to becoming an antiracist, multicultural organization. We lead with racial equity in order to eliminate racial inequalities that impact student achievement and we implement strategies that result in racially equitable outcomes. These values are interwoven into the fabric of our organizational culture at all levels.
Learn more about our organizational culture by visiting:
About Northwest Regional ESD
Our 2020-2025 strategic plan
Our mission, vision and values
Our commitment to antiracism and equity
We are seeking a passionate and innovative Human Resources professional with experience in labor relations, compensation, recruitment and selection, and who possesses the ability to influence change through a commitment to public sector best practices based on a comprehensive understanding of human resources in K-12 Education. The successful candidate will bring enthusiasm, an ability to lead and motivate others, and will think beyond regulations to provide excellence in service and programs while balancing a culture of professionalism and fun.
The Position - What you’ll do
The Director of Human Resources at NWRESD is the lead administrator for all K-12 human resources functions, working within an HR management team with the Director of Human Resources overseeing Early Learning; and working with the Chief Human Resources Officer to ensure students and families across the region are supported with ESD staff. This dynamic leader is charged with working to develop and support HR systems and decisions throughout the organization.
The Director is an anti-racist agency-wide leader responsible for program vision, administration, standards, monitoring, accountability, and reporting within the mission and vision of the NWRESD. As a member of the HR Management Team, the Director will ensure high levels of collaboration amongst and between departments, effectively communicate with staff and school district stakeholders, and ensure program resources and improvement efforts are aligned to meet the commitments established in the Board-adopted Strategic Plan.
Specifically, you’ll lead and oversee NWRESD’s K-12 staff who support Special Education Services in our 20 component school districts; as well as those staff assigned to the five schools the ESD operates on behalf of our districts.
Leading coordination efforts across all human resource functions
Develop systems within the Human Resources department
Support and lead recruitment and retention efforts
Design and provide professional development to administrators across the organization
Skills and Talents - What you’ll bring to the role
We are looking for a Leader who is...
An anti-racist leader for equitable access and outcomes.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
Proficient with technology.
Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.
Strong manager of people and budgets
Empathetic and focused on building relationships
Dedicated to inclusionary education services
Visionary and able to lead system change
Innovative and strategic thinker
Fluent user of technology hardware, applications, and software to perform assigned duties/responsibilities and for use in comprehensive distance learning (Seesaw, Zoom, Google Suite, etc.)
We are looking for a Leader who has...
Strong facilitation skills with various groups including families, staff, and partners
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Superb analytical skills
We are looking for a Leader who can...
Facilitate and promote collaborative decision making
Plan, organize and prioritize work to meet multiple schedules and deadlines
Work independently and as a member of the leadership team
For the full list of other qualifications for this position, please review the attached Position Description.
Compensation and Benefits - What’s in it for you
From Mt. Rainier to Mt. Hood, living and working in the Pacific Northwest is a dream for many. With its vast geographic region, residents enjoy beautiful coastlines, green interiors, rainy weather, amazing summers, and spectacular mountain scapes — there’s literally something for everyone to enjoy.
At NWRESD, we understand that our employees are people — people with lives outside of their careers. Our work culture encourages wellness, supports balance, and empowering actions so that our employees not only live, but thrive.
Northwest Regional ESD provides a generous benefits package which includes:
Medical (Kaiser and Moda options)
Dental (Kaiser, Delta Dental, Willamette Dental options)
Vision (Kaiser, Moda, VSP options)
Basic Life and AD&D
Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Plan (Reliant Behavioral Health)
Professional Development funds
3 Personal Leave days per year
?The salary range for this position is $137,141 to $145,557 based on professional experience and a twelve-month work year (235 working days), including holidays.
For additional compensation and benefit information please review our current Memorandum of Agreement for Administrative Personnel and our Benefits webpage.
How to Apply
To complete an application please click on the red Apply button located in the top right hand corner of this posting. Most applications take 30-60 minutes to complete. Click "show/hide" to review the full job description. Salary, collective bargaining agreement and more position description information is included in the attachment links on the bottom-right side of the position announcement. If you need assistance completing the application, please email us.
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.
