Bicycle Education Regional Coordinator

Department: Teaching and Learning

Reports To: Executive Director, Teaching and Learning

Classification: Classified - Non-Exempt (200 workdays /0.769 FTE)

Salary Range: $29.09 (step 1/year 1) - $32.74 (step 5/year5) starting Sept. 1

SUMMARY: Cascade Bicycle Club (CBC) and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) have partnered with Educational Service District 123 and the Association of Educational Service Districts (AESD) to deliver the Statewide School-Based Bicycle Education Program to Washington's small school districts. The program is modeled after CBC's flagship Let's Go curriculum. This position will serve as the region's primary contact for all schools and is responsible for implementing all aspects of the program. The role will provide administrative support, in-class aid, trailer transportation, and bicycle maintenance. This person will work closely with a statewide project team and is tasked with adhering to timelines and deliverables that support the program's expansion to 90% of eligible students by 2039.

Essential Functions

• Serve as the primary contact for all communications with Physical Education (PE) teachers in participating schools.
• Recruit new schools to participate.
• Monitor the budget, including but not limited to tracking spending and completing quarterly financial reports in close coordination with the fiscal department.
• Complete quarterly written progress reports.
• Attend regular meetings with Cascade Bicycle Club and the AESD project teams.
• Travel to schools to help run the Let's Go Bicycle Education Program during PE.
• Support PE teachers during class, for grades 3-8 while ensuring adequate student to teacher ratios.
• Assist teachers with implementing existing bike ed curriculum including maintaining and replacing classroom materials as needed.
• Provide and gather feedback to adapt the program to the needs of individual schools.
• Attend training(s) hosted by Cascade Bicycle Club to become a Let's Go Bicycle Education Program trainer.
• Host regional training for PE teachers in the region.
• Transport bike trailers to and from schools.
• Maintain bicycle performance through providing maintenance or taking them to a shop for service.
• Ensure trailers are brought in for scheduled maintenance and repairs.
• Coordinate and schedule schools and equipment deliveries throughout the region
• Follow board policies and procedures.
• Performs related duties as assigned*
• Related duties as required are duties that may not be specifically listed in the Position Description but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's classification of work.
  
  

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or equivalent work experience in education, administrative support, bicycle fleet management, bicycle repair, or related field.
• Prior experience or willingness to tow cargo trailers and/or drive delivery trucks.
• Word processing knowledge and ability to write reports under tight time constraints.
• Knowledge of spreadsheet software and ability to track and document financial activities.
• Valid WA Driver's License or ability to obtain one within 30 days.
• Driving abstract required with clean driving record.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Ability to understand program structures and train Physical Education teachers.
• Proven ability to be highly organized, detail-oriented, and document processes.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships, foster trust with colleagues, and collaborate.
• Ability to work with a project manager to scale the Bicycled Education Program regionally.
• Demonstrated experience to be flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships, foster trust with colleagues, and collaborate across diverse audiences.
• High emotional intelligence, honesty, self-awareness, empathy, and optimism.
• Positive, motivating demeanor while being comfortable with uncertainty.
• Prior experience with mechanical repair or willingness to learn to diagnose and fix bicycles preferred.
• Recent experience teaching and/or facilitating physical education programs, especially bicycle education preferred.
• Prior experience with training teachers or teams preferred.
• Strong interest or passion for bicycles as a method of transportation, exercise, or recreation preferred.
• Ability to speak multiple languages, especially Spanish preferred.
  
  

WSP/ FBI background clearance and sexual misconduct background check required.

Position Benefits

• Opportunities to receive on the job training
• Access to full benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Retirement Account. Medical Reimbursement Account, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance etc.)
• SEBB Insurance Benefits
• Access to the agency's wellness and employee assistance program.
• 9 days of paid sick leave annually (6 hrs. accrued monthly).
• 2 days of paid personal leave frontloaded in September
  

Non-contracted Position Compensation

• Paid once a month on the last working day of the month.
• Receives an average monthly gross paycheck based on the number of days and hours assigned to the work calendar (Sept 01-Aug 31) and placement on the salary schedule.
• A full work calendar for this position is 260 days and 8 hours per day. Below is an example of a gross monthly paycheck for a full work year:
• $3,878.66 (step 1/year 1) - $4,365.33 (step 5/year 5)
• This amount may increase or decrease slightly based on hiring date and months remaining in the work calendar (Sept 01-Aug 31).
  

Traits That You Must Possess

• Proactive self-starter. A strong sense of taking initiative moving forward without waiting to be told what to do and how to do it.
• Flexible and can thrive in a fast paced environment where you may have to wear several hats.
• Possess confidence while being humble lack excessive ego or concern about status. Willing to share credit, emphasize team over self and define success collectively rather than individually.
• Hungry always looking for more. More things to do, learn, and take responsibility for. Constantly thinking about the next step or opportunity.
• Smart have common sense about people. Good judgment and intuition around the subtleties of group dynamics and the impact of your words and actions.
  
  

Our Staff Culture Is Exemplified By The Following Statements

"Yes, that is possible. Let me handle it, I'll figure it out."

"I am not sure, but I will find out for you."

"I have not done that before, but I can do it."

"I take a see-it, own-it, solve-it, do-it approach."

About Our Team And Agency

Helping students realize their dreams and aspirations is at the heart of everything we do at ESD 123. We accomplish this by embracing our employees as One Team, and operating with loyalty and commitment through compassion, dedication, and collaboration. At ESD 123, we strive to offer the highest quality customer experience by committing to our Culture Playbook, and always looking for ways to say, "Yes, and" Each member of our ESD team must be humble, hungry, and smart, with a focus on making his or her teammates look good while working toward achieving our mission.

We want this position to be one that you are or can be passionate about and look forward to embracing. We want you to grow, be challenged, and have fun while doing things that you are skilled at and enjoy. We are looking for someone who is proud to join our ESD One Team!

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

The workload for this position requires a mix office work and travel to schools districts or ESDs. Lifts and carries a maximum of 50 pounds. Ability to connect and disconnect cargo trailers from tow vehicles. Occasional statewide travel required. Some overnight travel may be required. Extended or flexible hours as necessary, some weekend/evening work may be required. Adequate manual and finger dexterity, hearing, speech, and vision are necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.

Hazards: Those present in a normal office environment; no known significant hazards.