Professional Learning Coach - Early Literacy (TOSA)
Position Title: Professional Learning Coach - Early Literacy (Teacher on Special Assignment)
Department: Instructional Services
Location: Washington Service Center - Hillsboro, OR
Reports To: Professional Learning Administrator
FLSA Status: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Licensed
SALARY: Per negotiated agreement, Licensed Salary Schedule
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:
Through collaboration and innovation, this position contributes to the development and
execution of the Northwest Regional ESD’s professional development system for educators
across twenty component school districts across four counties. The incumbent is committed to
educational equity and anti-racism, uses best-practice research in designing adult learning
activities and applying instructional coaching cycles. Bringing a growth mindset to the work of
pedagogical and systems improvement, The Professional Learning Coach understands
improvement science methodologies, and works diligently to ensure that every child in our
public schools has true access to relevant and rigorous educational opportunities.
QUALIFICATIONS: 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
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Bachelor’s Degree in curriculum, instruction, counseling, or teaching
- Five or more years of PK-12 teaching/educational experience with 3 years focused on Pre K through 3rd grade literacy.
- Three or more years of experience planning and delivering effective professional development, including coaching.
- Key knowledge areas include: current and emerging best practices for effective adult learning; significant content knowledge in Pre K- 3rd grade literacy, implementing multitiered systems of support; and foundational knowledge in leading professional learning around racial equity.
- Knowledge of current and emerging best practices in teaching adults; demonstrated ability to facilitate groups in meetings and workshop settings.
- Experience coaching or mentoring teachers for the purpose of improving student learning and providing feedback in a non-evaluative manner.
- Strong technical skills including use of presentation software, word processing and the ability to learn to use technology to innovate and increase efficiency
- Experience using learning management systems, particularly CANVAS, a plus.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, communicate clearly, and prioritize and manage multiple projects.
- Requires travel to rural school districts, sometimes outside of the normal school day, including overnight stays.
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.
- Deliver and facilitate professional learning, including school coaching, to school teams in the 20 school districts in Columbia, Clatsop, Tillamook and Washington counties and NWRESD employees both in person and virtually.
- ?Contribute to and support the development, coordination and implementation of a comprehensive networked learning model.
- Build content knowledge by acting as a content area expert in the area of early literacy.
- Engage in and facilitate reflective thinking while looking critically at instructional practices.
- Introduce refinements for instructional practices through coaching conversations.
- Support the successful implementation of professional learning based on identified needs of districts.
- Analyze feedback to guide future professional development priorities.
- Work respectfully and effectively with people from a wide range of racial, cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
- Requires frequent travel to schools across our four-county region and flexibility in scheduling off site training.
- Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with staff and customers at all organizational levels.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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.