(NAME-MCE) Program Advisor Equity Program NWREL Portland OR

[Anselmo Villanueva]

http://www.nwrel.org/personnel/2008/08-02.php<http://www.nwrel.org/personnel/2008/08-02.php>
Program
Advisor

*Center for Classroom, Teaching, & Learning* (Equity Program) - Position
Number 08-02 Level 11
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 Equity Program provides current strategies and classroom methodologies
for educational equity and provides trainings to educational agencies on the
topics of race, gender, and national origin educational equity to meet the
requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act.
Duties

   - Participate as a training team design member in the development and
   implementation of training materials for use with educators and school
   officials
   - Identify, develop, and disseminate reports and publications intended
   for educators, parents and policy makers on improving academic achievement,
   encouraging and sustaining school improvement
   - Advise and collaborate with state departments of education,
   regional, and local public educational agencies to identify needs and
   coordinate technical assistance services
   - Provide assistance to states, districts and school administration
   development of policies and procedures to implement federal
   anti-discrimination laws
   - Serve as a contributing member with expertise on race, gender and
   national origin educational equity for the development of funding proposals

Qualifications

*Education/Training*: Master's degree in education or related field required
*Experience*: The successful applicant should have the following skills,
knowledge, and abilities

   - 5+ years experience in designing and conducting training
   - 5+ years experience and knowledge of race, gender and national
   origin educational equity and related federal anti-discrimination laws
   - 5+ years teaching experience in K-12 levels. Knowledge of valid
   teaching methods and assessment tools for use in core academic subjects with
   culturally and linguistically diverse students
   - Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel,
   Access, PowerPoint, and Word
   - Ability to work cooperatively and independently with a diverse range
   of education professionals, families and communities.
   - Excellent written and verbal communication skills
   - Experience in group facilitation and providing trainings

Desired/Preferred

   - Applied knowledge of the No Child Left Behind Act and its
   implementation
   - Experience in English Language Learners (ELL) and sheltered
   instruction

Problem Solving:

   - Prioritize work to meet deadline requirements, including due dates
   for multiple, time-sensitive projects
   - Selecting data and information resources to use in daily work and
   team contributions
   - Dividing personal time as a resource between multiple team efforts
   with different needs and schedules
   - Structuring work products and to meet needs of national service
   audiences

Accountability:

   - NWREL procedures Quality Control, web development and publication
   standards to assure quality control compliance
   - Self-directed with minimal oversight by supervisor
   - Overall work is reviewed during annual performance evaluation and
   periodic discussion with supervisor
   - Budgetary responsibility does not extend to Program or project
   operating budgets

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 30 pounds, frequent interruptions to
   concentration, interact with a wide range of clients and co-workers

*Travel:*

   - Travel requirements (50%) including overnight stays out of state and
   internationally
   - Ability to travel by car or common carrier for out of state and
   rural travel
   - Ability to travel internationally
   - Ability to transport and/or handle moderate sized packages and
   materials (up to 35 pounds) at on-site locations

Compensation

Salary range: $40,300 - $69,100 per year based on experience, 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 résumé and letter of application to the NWREL Human
Resources Office (nwrelstaffing at nwrel.org) <nwrelstaffing at nwrel.org>.
Interviews will be conducted after internal screening. In letter of
application, please also reference Position #08-02 and how your skills match
the specific qualifications listed above. This position serves in an
employment at will capacity.

You may also submit a hard copy of your résumé to:

*Human Resources Office
Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory
101 S.W. Main Street, Suite 500
Portland, Oregon 97204
FAX: (503) 275-0660 *

*AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minorities and Women Encouraged to Apply *

Human Resources Office
*Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory*
101 S.W. Main Street, Suite 500
Portland, Oregon 97204-3297
(503) 275-9510; Fax: (503) 275-0660
nwrelstaffing at nwrel.org