SIA Liaison/Student Success Officer
This position will provide leadership and direction in the development, implementation and evaluation of the Student Success Act across the county. This leader will also oversee all School Improvement work at the ESD. Will work with superintendents, boards, curriculum directors, principals and teachers to create, implement, analyze and improve school improvement and student success across the region, with a focus on equitable opportunities and outcomes. Will work directly with the Oregon Department of Education and will be Grant County’s liaison with ODE on the SSA and other school improvement initiatives. Will work with other ESDs and regional leaders to improve student outcomes locally, regionally and at a state level.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Works with district personnel in a consultative and supportive manner in a variety of curriculum and instructional and staff development areas including but not limited to:
o Aligning curriculum to state standards
o Continuous improvement planning
o Coordination of state and district assessments
o Implementing and evaluating instructional strategies
o Adopting instructional materials
o Assisting with SSA application and plan monitoring
• Writes well and synthesizes the writing of others into meaningful materials and documents to support district curricular, school improvement planning needs and for the purposes of supporting the implementation of the Student Success Act.
• Work with school districts to implement district system improvement efforts to increase student academic achievement and reduce achievement and opportunity gaps between student groups. This will include coordination with ODE in the following areas:
o High School Success
o GEER funding
o Every Day Matters initiatives
o Early Indicator and Intervention System
o Career and Technical Education
o CIP
• Create teams to effectively work with districts to advance family and community engagement, equity and culturally sustaining education.
• Prepares and submits reports on progress towards meeting grant and project activities as requested.
• Travels weekly to all districts and attends meetings as requested.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrated leadership and project organizational skills, with the ability to plan for, meet deadlines, and coordinate multiple projects at the same time.
• Strong interpersonal skills to allow specialist to work effectively with a wide range of teachers, principals, and superintendents.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to be flexible, fluid and comfortable with ad hoc committee work and a diverse student, teacher and administrative community.
Education and Experience:
• Master’s Degree preferred with coursework or equivalent training in education.
• Valid Oregon teaching license.
• Experience and/or knowledge in the necessary foundation skills of:
o developmentally appropriate practices
o needs of special populations
o curriculum development/alignment, instructional and assessment strategies
• At least two years of successful experience classroom teaching in appropriate grades.
• Staff development experience in curriculum, instruction and assessment.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available
PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) eligible position
Holidays – 11
210 day assignment
Salary Range ‐ DOEE
How to Apply:
Applications may be obtained at the Oregon Employment Department, the Grant County ESD Office, or online at http://www.grantesd.k12.or.us/documents/Grant-ESD-Employment-Application....
Position open until filled. Applications and resumes must be returned to the ESD Office at:
Grant County Education Service District
835 S. Canyon Blvd.
John Day, OR 97845
Grant County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
