• Job Description

  Req#: 4403
  Multnomah Educators Rising is a regional partnership dedicated to diversifying the local education workforce. We build anti-racist career pathways and partnerships to activate the next generation of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color educators and transform schools into gardens of love, joy, and justice for every learner. Representation matters. Life experience matters. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color educators matter. YOU matter. Program: Multnomah Educators Rising Reports To: Sr. Program Administrator Classification/Range: Confidential/ADM09 Days per Year: 240 POSITION PURPOSE: Serve as an integral member of the Multnomah Educators Rising program team, helping to lead a regional Grow Your Own initiative focused on developing and supporting a more diverse education workforce. Recruit, mentor, and support diverse paraeducators and community members to assist them in becoming licensed educators in Multnomah County public schools. Help individuals identify the best path to certification, navigate the application and financial aid process, overcome academic and personal barriers to degree completion, fulfill licensure requirements, and secure a position in a local district. Engage directly with educator preparation programs at local colleges and universities to support students, identify barriers, and improve degree pathways. Provide ongoing career mentorship and support to help individuals thrive in their early teaching careers. Develop and maintain complex collaborative working relationships with K-12, higher education, and community partners. ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP QUALITIES: Trust: Develop trust among coworkers through honesty and fairness. Communication: Communicate in an inclusive and collaborative manner. Vision: Lead with vision and follow-through. Personal Qualities: Be respectful, caring and courageous. Management Style: Be visible, humble and a team player. Agency-wide perspective: Be involved in, and supportive of continuous overall improvement of MESD. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Apply expertise and mastery of teaching careers and pathways in order to advise, coach, mentor, and advocate for diverse paraeducators and community members to help them pursue careers as professional educators Develop resources and supports for program graduates as they move into their first years of teaching Cultivate and nurture partnerships with higher education faculty and staff to recruit and refer students, support students through the application and financial aid process, address barriers as they arise, and develop stronger, more equity-centered pathways to degrees and licensure Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with program participants and maintain a detailed participant database to inform outcome tracking, monitor individuals’ progress, and coordinate ongoing supports Develop a comprehensive understanding of educator preparation programs at partnering institutions as well as key financial aid resources and other student supports. Recruit diverse paraeducators and community members to help them explore and pursue education careers Develop strong working relationships with human resources and instructional leadership in component districts, including communicating confidential information about specific participants, sharing data, and managing financial transactions Serve as a recognized resource on racial equity, social justice, workforce diversity, and available resources for diverse individuals seeking to become educators (i.e. scholarships, employer tuition support, funds for basic needs, etc.) Establish a visible leadership presence in component districts and the community Contribute to the development of program reports and presentations for funders, district leaders, school boards, and the broader community Contribute to a positive and productive work environment Maintain regular and timely attendance Perform additional related duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Strong interpersonal skills that allow for collaborative working relationships with diverse individuals, groups, and organizations Advanced skills in case management Advanced skills in tracking, synthesizing, and reporting data Mastery of educator preparation programs and pathways to licensure Ability to design and deliver compelling presentations to a wide range of audiences Demonstrated experience engaging with and addressing issues of social justice and racial equity within education systems Effective written and oral communication skills Recruitment and marketing skills Proven ability to provide exceptional customer service Ability to be fluid, flexible and comfortable with special projects and work with a rapidly changing set of responsibilities. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Masters Degree and professional educator license At least five years of successful teaching experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual (Spanish) WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in a wide variety of locations, including office and school environments. Involves sitting, walking and attendance at events or trainings outside of regular work hours. Requires the use of computers and office equipment. The ability to work remotely on a computer for a long period of time is required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Mobility: Frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending or squatting. Lifting: Frequently up to 10 pounds; occasional up to 25 pounds. BENEFITS: District pays full medical, dental and vision premiums for eligible employees and dependents Two medical insurance plan options: Group Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) Opt-Out option MESD pays employee’s 6% Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) contribution Annual additional benefit options for Confidential employees: Two (2) additional Floating Holidays One (1) additional Floating Holiday AND $500 MESD Paid contribution to a Section 125 Medical Flexible Savings Account One (1) additional Floating Holiday AND $500 paid contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA)* $1000 MESD paid contribution to their Section 125 Flexible Spending Account e) $1000 MESD paid contribution to their Health Savings Account (HSA)* *Employee must be enrolled in a HSA-eligible medical plan through MESD Paid holidays, sick leave and personal time off and [full-year staff only] vacation Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development This position is subject to board policies, administrative rules and procedures, department regulations and applicable state and federal statutes. This position carries/does not carry administrative authority. All commitments outside of authorized programs and services are subject to prior approval by the supervisor of this position.

• About the company

  Multnomah Education Service District is an educational cooperative that provides a wide variety of programs and services on a regional basis to school districts in Multnomah County and beyond. MESD is one of 19 ESDs in Oregon.

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