SOESD - School Improvement Specialist (STE[A]M and CCL)
Apply NowCompany: Southern Oregon Education Service District
Location: Medford, MA 02155
Description:
Position Type:
School Improvement - Licensed/School Improvement Specialist
Date Posted:
7/18/2024
Location:
Medford Office
Closing Date:
Open until filledSouthern Oregon ESD seeks an equity-focused educator to support our STE[A]M and Career Connected Learning (CCL) programs in expanding STE[A]M Integration and building CCL opportunities for students throughout our region. The successful applicant will bring qualities and skills that will help us meet the goal that ALL learners will have access to a continuum of experiences within a framework of career awareness, exploration, preparation, and training (PK-12) leading to purposeful and engaging careers.
About SOESD
Southern Oregon ESD is located in the Rogue Valley, the cultural and economic heart of southern Oregon, home to legendary snow-skiing, white-water rafting, kayaking, hiking, fishing, as well as numerous cultural venues and events such as art galleries, the Britt Music Festivals, the Ashland Independent Film Festival, and the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
For more information on living in the Rogue Valley, please see:
School Improvement Specialist (STE[A]M and CCL)
POSITION GOAL: Provide leadership, expertise, professional development and support for curriculum, instruction, assessment, and school improvement initiatives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Support SOESD, schools, and districts in achieving their goals and in meeting Oregon requirements by developing and providing consultation, facilitation, and professional development services. Collaborate across programs, districts, and organizations to support implementation of federal, state, and local initiatives. Support curriculum, instruction, and assessment to meet content and performance standards. Support specific projects, such as traditional and digital instructional materials adoption, curriculum alignment, blended learning, teacher evaluation, mentoring, and work sample scoring. Assist with grant and contract applications, implementation, and evaluation. Serve as liaison and maintain communication with Oregon Department of Education and other state or private agencies regarding curriculum, instruction, assessment, and school improvement. Keep up to date on local, state, and national trends, rules, laws, and legislation related to schools, teaching, learning, curriculum, instruction, assessment, and school improvement. Participate in continuous improvement of knowledge and skills for effective teaching and learning by studying, attending classes and conferences, and participating in training. Make effective group presentations to diverse audiences and organizations, and facilitate consensus at meetings of diverse stakeholders. Use professional communication and conduct to communicate clearly and appropriately, and make professional decisions within established procedures. Establish and maintain high-trust relationships. Comply with SOESD and partner organizations' rules, policies and procedures. Perform physical requirements unaided or with assistance of some reasonable accommodation. Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM PREREQUISITES:Valid Oregon Driver License. Valid Oregon Teaching License. Master's degree in education or related field preferred. Successful experience with continuous school improvement strategies and with curriculum, instruction, and assessment to implement adopted content and performance standards. At least five years' experience in public education as a classroom teacher preferred. At least two years' experience in providing professional development at a regional level preferred. The equivalent combination of experience, training, certification, education or degree that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be used as an alternative to prerequisites.
LENGTH OF POSITION: 220 day calendar (extended academic year)
SUPERVISOR: Program Manager
SALARY: Per licensed collective bargaining agreement: $72,767.36 - $114,475.65 annually for 2024-2025 school year.
SOESD Benefits (For .50 FTE and Over):
Physical Requirements
The following physical requirements are essential functions of this position:
1. Stand/Walk: 1-4 hrs/day
2. Sit: 1-4 hrs/day
3. Drive: 1-4 hrs/day
4. Bending: Occasionally
5. Squat: Occasionally
6. Climb Stairs: Occasionally
7. Single Grasping: Frequently
8. Pushing: Occasionally
9. Pulling: Occasionally
10. Fine Manipulation: Frequently
11. Repetitive Foot Control: Occasionally
12. Lifting (less than 25 lbs.): Frequently
13. Lifting (25-50 lbs.): Occasionally
14. Lifting (50-75 lbs.): Limited
15. Lifting (75-100 lbs.): Limited
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
SOESD is an equal opportunity employer that complies with applicable employment discrimination laws, including ORS Ch. 659, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
School Improvement - Licensed/School Improvement Specialist
Date Posted:
7/18/2024
Location:
Medford Office
Closing Date:
Open until filledSouthern Oregon ESD seeks an equity-focused educator to support our STE[A]M and Career Connected Learning (CCL) programs in expanding STE[A]M Integration and building CCL opportunities for students throughout our region. The successful applicant will bring qualities and skills that will help us meet the goal that ALL learners will have access to a continuum of experiences within a framework of career awareness, exploration, preparation, and training (PK-12) leading to purposeful and engaging careers.
About SOESD
Southern Oregon ESD is located in the Rogue Valley, the cultural and economic heart of southern Oregon, home to legendary snow-skiing, white-water rafting, kayaking, hiking, fishing, as well as numerous cultural venues and events such as art galleries, the Britt Music Festivals, the Ashland Independent Film Festival, and the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
For more information on living in the Rogue Valley, please see:
School Improvement Specialist (STE[A]M and CCL)
POSITION GOAL: Provide leadership, expertise, professional development and support for curriculum, instruction, assessment, and school improvement initiatives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
MINIMUM PREREQUISITES:
LENGTH OF POSITION: 220 day calendar (extended academic year)
SUPERVISOR: Program Manager
SALARY: Per licensed collective bargaining agreement: $72,767.36 - $114,475.65 annually for 2024-2025 school year.
SOESD Benefits (For .50 FTE and Over):
- Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to 2003.00 per month (family coverage) for health, dental and vision insurance premiums for qualified employees.
- Employer-paid PERS (Public Employee Retirement System), including additional 6% individual investment account with PERS.
- 9 paid holidays
- A generous sick, vacation and discretionary (personal) leave packet is also provided to qualified employees.
- OEBB MODA
- Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance
- Monthly premium deducted pre-tax
- Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts - medical, day-care expenses
- Optional Coverage for Additional Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability Insurance through Aflac or American Fidelity
- 403(b) through Carruth Compliance Consulting
- Mercy Flights Membership
Physical Requirements
The following physical requirements are essential functions of this position:
1. Stand/Walk: 1-4 hrs/day
2. Sit: 1-4 hrs/day
3. Drive: 1-4 hrs/day
4. Bending: Occasionally
5. Squat: Occasionally
6. Climb Stairs: Occasionally
7. Single Grasping: Frequently
8. Pushing: Occasionally
9. Pulling: Occasionally
10. Fine Manipulation: Frequently
11. Repetitive Foot Control: Occasionally
12. Lifting (less than 25 lbs.): Frequently
13. Lifting (25-50 lbs.): Occasionally
14. Lifting (50-75 lbs.): Limited
15. Lifting (75-100 lbs.): Limited
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
SOESD is an equal opportunity employer that complies with applicable employment discrimination laws, including ORS Ch. 659, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.