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.

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Position Title: NW Stem Hub Program Specialist
Location: Washington Service Center
Department: Instrucitonal Services
Compensation: Classified Salary Schedule, Range N
Bargaining Unit: OSEA
Days per Year: 230
FTE: 1.0

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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 Northwest STEM Hub Program Specialist position, under the general direction of the Northwest STEM Hub Director, will coordinate and support the implementation of several priority STEM Hub programs. The Northwest STEM Hub works in Clatsop, Columbia, and Tillamook counties to create and elevate STEM and CTE opportunities throughout the region. The Hub is a partnership between K-12 educators, higher education, community-based organizations, families, and industry that promotes authentic STEM experiences that ignite students’ passions and interests. Four program development opportunities are:
? Development and support of regional Computer Science programming
? Development and support for regional career connected learning programming
? Development and outreach to support and establish teachers, youth, and community networks to support programs
? Community and industry outreach and coordination

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 accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Psychology, Community Development, or related field, or 3-5 years related experience, preferred.
2. Valid Oregon driver’s license
3. Experience working with youth, workforce development, and cross-sector partners preferred.
4. Bilingual Spanish, preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
1. Demonstrate a high level of communication/interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively and harmoniously with school personnel, college personnel, P-20 students, parents and community members from diverse cultures and backgrounds
2. Ability to facilitate effective small and large group trainings to students and education partners
3. Highly organized, strong logistics, and follow through required
4. Ability to work independently on complex and varied tasks without direct supervision
5. Ability to operate standard office equipment and experience with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and experience with Google Drive
6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board or Administration may deem appropriate and acceptable

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. Develop, manage, and implement systems and processes for the day-to-day STEM Hub program operations including but not limited to: Computer science and career connected learning programming.
B. Provide excellent customer service to school districts, teachers, students, families, and community partners.
C. Development, outreach, and recruitment of P-20 teachers, youth, and community members to participate in STEM Hub programs with a strong focus on equity and accessibility for underrepresented groups in CTE and STEM.
D. Create and develop culturally specific and responsive training materials and curriculum for P-20 professional development.
E. Meet deadlines in the preparation of documentation such as tracking and reporting on benchmark goals related to activities specific to assigned duties
F. Independently prepare, maintain, and disseminate records/files; retain and retrieve files, data, and related information requiring knowledge of department procedures and compliance with policies defining the STEM Hub work
G. Compose, review, edit, and proofread documents and reports and presentations
H. Initiate completion of regularly recurring and on-demand reports as needed for correspondence and compliance or other reporting.
I. Attend professional development activities offered or as requested by supervisor
J. Perform other duties as assigned.

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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 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.

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.

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FISCAL CONTROL CODE(S): 2868
JOB POST ID: 2782