School Improvement Specialist

Note: To be considered for this position, please apply directly to our website: www.soesd.k12.or.us/jobssoesd/

SOESD's Student Behavioral Health and Wellness team is seeking qualified applicants for a School Improvement Specialist to join their work throughout Jackson, Josephine and Klamath Counties. This individual will support the development of strong multi-tiered systems of social-emotional, mental health and behavioral support within our local school systems through a combination of consultation, coaching and staff development. The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience delivering in-class instruction in multiple subjects for diverse learners, including youth experiencing mental health and behavioral barriers.
• Knowledge of and the ability to effectively apply trauma-informed practices in an educational setting.
• The belief that all students can and will learn when given the appropriate tools and support.
• Experience providing social-emotional-learning opportunities for diverse youth in a public education setting.
• A strong understanding of the principals of universal design and multi-tiered systems of support.
• The ability to collaborate effectively and professionally with a large team of professionals working together to ensure the success of youth within the program.

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.
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School Improvement Specialist

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's 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.

SOESD Benefits (For .50 FTE and Over):

• Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to 2045.00 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.

Health Insurance:

• OEBB MODA
• Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance
• Monthly premium deducted pre-tax

Options:

• 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

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $62,844.54 - $98,865.34 per year

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $62,845 - $98,865