Inclusionary Practices Instructional Coordinator (215 Days)**

The NWESD aspires to be a racially and culturally inclusive staff that reflects the diversity of those we serve. We believe this strengthens our organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches staff engagement.

Summary:

The Inclusionary Practices Instructional Coordinator works in concert with NWESD staff, OSPI, and local districts to create an equitable, powerful, collaborative, and coherent regional delivery system providing professional development and support to schools and school districts for inclusionary practices in the core curriculum.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborates and works effectively as part of the larger NWESD Teaching and Learning team.
• Be an active participant in the NWESD Teaching & Learning Team for the purpose of coordination of efforts, planning regional assistance to schools, ensuring equity, and contributing to successful information sharing.
• Build capacity in school teams to work in school buildings to increase the inclusionary practices in the general education classroom.
• Utilize the Inquiry Cycle (Plan, Do, Study, Adjust) to support school teams with needs assessments, school improvement plans and progress monitoring.
• Develop deep knowledge of WA School Improvement Framework (WSIF) to aid schools in understanding their improvement status.
• Offer professional learning for all schools identified for improvement supports in the area of data review and data coaching.
• Attend all scheduled trainings and collaborative meetings.
• Work in partnership with the NWESD Support Services and Teaching & Learning departments.  
• Performs related duties as assigned. Related duties may not specifically be listed but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee’s classification of work.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of professional development/training practices appropriate to an adult audience.
• Ability to collaborate and work within teams at school, district, Educational Service District or state level.
• Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)-Preferred.
• Knowledge of special education and inclusionary practices.
• Knowledge of differentiation strategies in the general education classroom.
• Knowledge of early learning programs and systems preferred.
• Ability to lead an educational reform activity at school, district, Educational Service District or state level.
• Knowledge of issues regarding equity for marginalized and family groups including ability, identification, race, ethnicity and gender orientation.
• Successful leadership skills in school reform and/or effective educational practices.
• Ability to successfully coach practicing teachers.
• Ability to deliver professional development/training in research-based instructional or assessment practices.
• Ability to work flexibly with diverse individuals and/or groups in a wide variety of circumstances.
• Ability to effectively communicate with persons of varied backgrounds and educational levels.
• Ability to analyze issues, problem solve, and create action plans both independently and with a team.
• Ability to gather, collate, and/or classify data and use job-related equipment.
• Ability to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events.
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to be flexible, working some evenings and weekends.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s Degree preferred. Significant successful experience teaching required. Demonstrated experience teaching curriculum and/or assessment workshops as well as experience managing workshops and special events. Personal transportation and willingness to travel. WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance required. Valid Washington State driver’s license and proof of liability insurance required.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Work is performed in an office environment; however, travel may be required for workshops or conference attendance. Lifts and carries a maximum of 30 pounds. 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. Lifting and moving tables and chairs for workshop setup is a potential hazard if proper safety procedures are not adhered to. Routine travel may pose potential hazards including driving in inclement weather.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions of this position, 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. Changes to the position description may be made at the discretion of the employer.

It is the policy of the Northwest Educational Service District No. 189 to not discriminate against any person with regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, or citizenship or immigration status.