Internal Student Success Coordinator
About the Employer
Job Title
For context: This position is available to internal applicants only.
Job Description
1.0 FTE on a 230-day work calendar Location: Albany, OR Competitive salary and benefits package
Application Process
Applications are available at https://lblesd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx A complete application consists of:
• Online application
• Resume
• Cover letter
• Three current letters of reference - one from the current supervisor
• Copy of university transcripts (successful candidates will be required to provide official transcripts before completion of the hiring process), if required
• Copy of license, if required.
Screening Process
Please note: Reference checks may be completed as part of the screening process and prior to receiving an invitation to interview.
Mandatory Requirements
For any position where a degree is a mandatory requirement, the submission of transcripts is required. To promote fair consideration, applicants may redact (remove) the dates of attendance from their transcripts prior to submission. Official transcripts will be required from the selected candidate as a condition of employment.
Initial Application
Providing your dates of employment is voluntary in the initial application. Please note that the top candidates will be asked to provide additional information to complete the selection process before a final job offer is extended. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job; that candidate may be the one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage a candidate's application, even if they don't believe they meet every one of the qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources at hr@lblesd.k12.or.us to discuss your application.
Classification: Administrator 230-day Calendar
Reports to: Program Director FSLA Status: Exempt This position supports a highly skilled and dynamic team of professionals whose mission is to support districts in building capacity for equitable systems to better meet the academic and social, emotional and behavioral health needs of their students, staff, and families in Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties. These services fall into two categories: The Strategic Partnerships for Student Success (SPSS) Coordinator will provide the support needed to ensure positive, effective service delivery and continual improvement.
• Our coaches and facilitators provide training, coaching, and technical assistance to districts to support the work of integrated guidance, instructional improvement, mentoring, and MTSS.
• Our contracted services staff provide consultation and direct support for students, families, and staff related to behavior and family needs.
Valid Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) Administrative License Required.
• Master's degree in Education, Social Work, or related field.
• Three years of successful experience with projects involving schools and the integrated delivery of services to children and families, including experience supporting the development of short- and long-range planning processes and timelines.
• Three years' successful experience in supervision/administration preferred.
Successful experience in education in the K-12 environment is required; experience with specific expertise in behavioral health and family support is preferred.
• Preferred experience leading others in an educational organization and demonstrating the ability to promote/develop individual performance and professional growth in staff.
General Information
This position has the following expectations and prerequisite abilities:
• Promotion of equity and diversity in all settings and understanding and commitment to anti-racist principles.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, FERPA, and adherence to competent and ethical educator practices.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal laws governing all aspects of our agency including ORS, OAR, IDEA, FOIA, and CIPA.
• Exceptional prioritization of tasks, timely completion of work assignments, ability to take the initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates respectful, flexible, and effective teambuilding skills of cooperation, communication, and active participation.
• Present self and LBLED in a professional manner including: in oral and written communication, professional disposition when working with others, and maintaining professional dress standards.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directives, find requested data, and present in user-friendly formats for internal and public distribution.
• Maintain regular attendance at work. Be punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
• Utilize the Teleservice platform to provide services to educators, students, and district staff as directed.
• Ability to lift, carry at least 25 pounds.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time in a vehicle or work setting.
• Conduct oneself in accordance with the standards for competent and ethical performance of Oregon educators.
Essential Functions
This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, and duties associated with this position. The supervisor of this position may modify this list at any time it's deemed necessary.
Regularly supervise, direct, and evaluate program staff, providing coaching and opportunities for professional growth, in accordance with LBLED policies and procedures.
• Lead and/or assist in the recruitment, screening, hiring, and onboarding of employees.
• Oversee and support district-level meetings, trainings, and communities of practice led by program staff to establish and maintain a coherent, aligned K-12 model for behavioral health and family support services across districts, ensuring alignment with a collective regional vision for sustainable services.
• Oversee the completion of the ongoing regional needs assessment and maintenance of a resource map of existing behavioral health and family support services, working with program staff to identify gaps and adjust service delivery.
• Support program staff in consulting with and coaching district leadership teams to identify priorities, develop action plans, and monitor progress.
• Oversee coordination of regional professional learning and training offerings, including scheduling and logistical support for staff leading cohorts and district training.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with community-based organizations, tribes, municipal governments, and public service agencies to plan and implement integrated delivery of education, health care, juvenile justice, and social services across Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties.
• Oversee crisis response and prevention processes in coordination with suicide prevention and student wellness specialists partnering with program staff, districts, and community partners.
• Develop administrative agreements and processes connecting ESD-based teams with districts, schools, and communities.
• Support the program director in ensuring compliance with federal and state law and grant provisions, and in developing and maintaining balanced program budgets.
• Collaboratively work with the program director and component school districts to address staffing, organizational, and budgetary needs, maintaining regular communication with districts regarding services and issues.
• Support the program director in establishing program procedures and policy recommendations, and in preparing and transferring records, reports, and correspondence as required.
Benefit Information
Salary and benefit information shown are based on full-time employment (1.0 FTE) based on the current school year placement on the Linn Benton Lincoln ESD administrative salary schedule will be commensurate with applicant's qualifications, relevant training, and experience. LBLED will provide an insurance cap to assist with health, dental, and vision insurance premiums. Employer-paid personal days, sick leave, holidays, and life insurance are also provided.
Health Insurance
Oregon Educators Benefit Board (OEBB) provides insurance to school and education service district employees. Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance monthly premium deducted pre-tax. LBLED contributes a monthly cap/pool to help offset insurance cost. Health savings accounts for high deductible plans are available. Carriers offered are Moda Kaiser Willamette Dental Group.
Retirement
Pers Public Employee Retirement System for more information visit: state.or.us. LBLED pays the 6% employee contribution on behalf of each employee.
Personal Leave
Up to 24 hours.
Sick Leave
Up to 96 hours sick leave bank. Employees may opt to donate one day of sick leave to become a member of the sick leave bank. Members may request leave from the sick leave bank in the event of a catastrophic illness or injury.
Professional Development Opportunities
LBLED hosts a variety of training classes first aid/CPR classes offered onsite includes workshops and conferences.
Reasonable Accommodations for the Application and Interview Process
Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities may contact Human Resources at 541-812-2624 for additional information and assistance.
Linn Benton Lincoln ESD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting with their completed application a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension as verification of eligibility. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their veteran's disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.