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| Masters' |
| Institution |
| Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory |
| Institution Address |
| 101 SW Main St, Suite 500
Portland, OR 97204 |
| Contact Name |
| Tim Jennett |
| Contact Address |
| 101 SW Main St, Suite 500
Portland, OR 97204 |
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| Title |
| Director - Center for Classroom, Teaching, & Learning |
| Description |
| ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY
POSITION
Director Center for Classroom, Teaching, & Learning
Position Number 08-13
Level 23
DESCRIPTION
The Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory (NWREL) improves educational results for children, youth, and adults by providing research and development assistance in delivering equitable, high-quality educational programs. NWREL is a private, nonprofit corporation which has served the Northwest region since 1966 as its Regional Educational Laboratory under contract with the U. S. Department of Education, as well as other federal, state, and local agencies and organizations.
The Center for Classroom Teaching and Learning (CCTL) provides research-based resources and services to enable educators to implement high-quality curriculum, instruction, and assessments that foster improved learning, performance, and achievement for all students.
DUTIES
Working with staff, provide leadership to establish an even more coherent vision and growing portfolio of work for CCTL that aligns with the NWREL mission and contributes to accomplishment of NWREL strategic goals
Lead resource development efforts to assure adequate and growing funding to support work envisioned for the Center
Lead and contribute to enhancing the regional and national reputation of staff, the Center, and NWREL as providing superior quality, technically sound service in high needs topics related to content focused classroom teaching and learning
Working with managers in CCTL, plan and manage multiple budgets to complete work specified in contracts and grants with high quality and available funding
Lead staff through growth oriented supervision to enhance their skills and productivity
Contribute to the leadership and success of NWREL as an organization through participation as a member of Executive Cabinet, participation in organizational events and initiatives, promotion of cross-center initiatives, and participation in meetings of the Board of Directors
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training: Masters degree in education or other field related to teaching and learning
Experience: The successful applicant should have the following skills, knowledge, and abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of regional and national trends in classroom focused school improvement/change efforts
Five years experience in leading and managing senior staff, including oversight of their continuing growth and development
Proven track record in developing and maintaining over time a program/center that has broad, clear focus and multiple funding sources
Proven track record of resource development, including proposal writing
Excellent interpersonal skills in working with diverse clients and staff to plan and complete projects and activities
Demonstrated excellent in written and verbal communication
Desired/Preferred
Doctoral degree in education or other field related to teaching and learning
Ten years experience in leading training, technical assistance, development, evaluation and/or research related to content focused classroom teaching; literacy and/or ELL content background preferred
Physical Demands/Conditions:
Office
Sit for prolonged periods of time, finger dexterity for the operation of a personal computer, operate a telephone, ability to lift or transport small packages weighing up to 35 pounds, frequent interruptions to concentration, interact with a wide range of clients and co-workers.
Travel
Moderate to extensive travel requirements (25% to 40 % of work schedule) including overnight stays out of state.
Ability to travel by car, plane or common carrier for out of state and rural travel.
Ability to transport and/or handle moderate sized packages and materials (up to 35 ponds) at on-site locations.
COMPENSATION
Salary up to $129,121, depending on qualifications, plus a benefits package that includes vacation, generous employer paid retirement, medical, dental, life insurance, transportation benefit, and opportunities for ongoing professional development.
APPLICATIONS
Please submit your resume and letter of application to Interviews will be conducted after internal screening. In you cover letter, please reference Position #08-13 and how your skills match the specific qualifications listed above.
NWREL is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
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| Type of Job |
| Full Time |
| Type of Appointment |
| Other |
| Days |
| 90 |
| Summary |
| The Center for Classroom Teaching and Learning (CCTL) provides research-based resources and services to enable educators to implement high-quality curriculum, instruction, and assessments that foster improved learning, performance, and achievement for all students.
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| 503-275-9500 |
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