Online Learning Coordinator

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:

This position will organize, create, market, and manage classes within a Learning Management System to provide asynchronous courses for teachers, paraeducators, administrators, and other clock hour eligible educators.

Essential Functions:

Duties listed are intended to provide a summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this position. Employee(s) may not perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional duties not listed, but within the general scope of the position.

• Create professional development opportunities inclusive of asynchronous online formats in support of critical and timely professional learning for educators across the state.
• Develop classes in a range of disciplines and create class shell when appropriate in Canvas or other Learning Management Software (LMS).
• Coordinates with other relevant education and content area experts within the NWESD as well as outside organizations to develop and modify online classes to meet the needs of educators.
• Participate in relevant committee and professional development work groups.
• Modify current in person professional learning opportunities to an asynchronous format.
• Market online class opportunities through various networks and coordinate calendar efforts with appropriate NWESD staff.
• Manage each class in LMS and pdEnroller, including grading, correspondence, etc.
• Support educators in obtaining clock hours.
• Maintain course records in compliance with appropriate records retention schedule.
• Track necessary data to measure program effectiveness. Advocate for program adjustments to better meet needs of educators as indicated by data.
• Keeps abreast of developments and best practices in the delivery of online professional development courses for adult learners.
• Collaborate and work effectively with the larger Teaching and Learning Team and other NWESD department staff ensuring that successful outcomes are met.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of best practices related to remote learning.
• Knowledge and application of ADA laws best practices.
• Knowledge and application of copyright law and fair use.
• Knowledge in multiple educational domains including math, science, technology, SEL, behavior,equity, health, and other like subjects.
• Ability and willingness to gain knowledge in unfamiliar subject areas. Skill in the use of, or ability to learn pdEnroller, clock hour management software.
• Skills in Microsoft Suite, Google, as well as other office and educational software.
• Ability to collaborate and network in person, online, and written communication.
• Ability to deliver professional learning online or in person.
• Ability to analyze issues, problem solve, and create plans both independently and with a team.
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to be flexible, working some evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree, successful P-16 teaching experience preferred. Experience with the use of technology and learning management systems. Demonstrated experience teaching professional learning as well as experience managing LMS, workshops and special events. WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance required.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Work is performed in an office environment. Lifts and carries a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds. Adequate manual and finger dexterity, hearing, speech, and vision are necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. This position is telecommute eligible per Policy 5225.

Hazards: Those present in a normal office environment.

It is the policy of the Northwest Educational Service District No. 189 to not discriminate against any person with regard to age, sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Changes to the position description may be made at the discretion of the employer.