The Northwest Arkansas Education Services Cooperative is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law.
Career and Technical Education Coordinator
- The Career and Technical Education Coordinator shall develop and coordinate the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Program for the consortium; create and manage the budget, as well as provide accountability as required by the Department of Career Education.
- The Career and Technical Education Coordinator shall work cooperatively with Career Education state staff and program managers in the collection of data; evaluation of programs; assistance to new instructors and provide staff development for all CTE instructors.
- The Career and Technical Education Coordinator shall encourage the development, implementation, and improvement of CTE programs.
- The Career and Technical Education Coordinator shall serve as a resource for districts without a local vocational director.
- The Career and Technical Education Coordinator shall be in attendance at all Arkansas Career Education (ACE) technical assistance monitoring of schools within the cooperative area.
- The Career and Technical Education Coordinator shall schedule training/staff development for administrators, teachers, and counselors regarding CTE initiatives such as: Curriculum Frameworks, Programs of Study, Integration of Academic and Vocational Education, Career Action Planning, and Student Competency Testing.
- The Career and Technical Education Coordinator shall represent the cooperative at local, state, and national events and attend professional development meetings called by the Department of Career Education.
Requirements: Bachelors Degree 3 Years Experience preferred Arkansas Teaching License Required Application Deadline: April 29, 2024 Start Date: July 1, 2024 Send resume and application to: Patti Wohlford pwohlford@starfishnw.org
Mentoring Specialist Job Description, 180-240 day contract (negotiable)
The NWAESC Regional Mentoring Specialist will work with the Mentoring Team to: ● Maintain a list of non-licensed teachers and coordinate support (regular contact, email about opportunities, connect with Praxis study sessions) ● Ensure that all novice teachers are paired with the appropriate mentor ● ArPEP co-facilitator (some Saturdays required) ● On-site support/District visits: goal–hold a novice meeting in each district, ideally coordinated with the district’s new teacher orientation ● Create and deliver a menu of novice-specific on-site professional development to principals, to be scheduled and delivered at their request Individual Responsibilities
Daily: ● Daily travel within Benton, Madison and Washington counties to work with schools to support novice teacher and their mentors as well as implement DESE initiatives. Weekly: ● Team meeting to coordinate and collaborate novice teacher support; receive goals for the week and account for the previous week’s goals ● Google Classroom post to novices to share resources and training opportunities ● Novice teacher check-in on a minimum of 1 campus ● Maintain the Co-op Calendar ● Deliver a weekly report of a daily log (to the Coordinator) Monthly: ● Digital newsletter to novices: pd opportunities; classroom management, instruction, behavior, professionalism, and wellness tips ● Podcast Episode: highlight programs, spotlight teachers and schools, advertise upcoming events, in addition to newsletter information ● ArPEP Saturday session ● Maintain travel records and submit to the Mentoring Coordinator Quarterly: ● Educator Effectiveness System + Ethics Training ● Cohort PD days: design and present sessions to support classroom management, instruction/assessment, and professionalism skills for novices (designed around an anchor text); differentiated support for Special Education teachers As needed: ● Intensive support to novices as needed (initiated by novice or building leadership) ● Create social media posts to advertise novice support opportunities (pd, tutoring, etc.) ● Provide on-site professional development sessions at schools Job description: This position will work with schools to support novice teachers and their mentors as well as implement DESE initiatives. The position will require daily travel within Benton, Madison, and Washington counties.
Minimum Requirements ● Must hold a current Arkansas teaching license ● 5+ years of experience (preferred) ● Master’s Degree (preferred) ● Coaching experience/training (preferred)
Start date: July 1, 2024 Send resume and certified job application to Cayce Neal, cayce.neal@starfishnw.org
Accounts Payable Clerk
Duties/Job Requirements: Northwest Education Service Cooperative has an Accounts Payable position available. Budgeting, school finance and accounts payable or related education and experience is preferred. This position is full time, 240 days, $32,000 per year. Start date is May 1, 2024. Minimum Qualifications: – High School Diploma or equivalent – Must complete required state credentialing (background check, fingerprinting, etc) – Citizenship, residency, or work VISA in the United States required Please complete a classified application online here and send a resume to: Patti Wohlford at pwohlford@starfishnw.org with interest in this position. Applications will be accepted until April 24, 2024.
Major Responsibilities and Duties ● Cultivate and Sustain Relationships to Drive Change. You will cultivate relationships with school system staff to refine and enhance our approach for supporting systems change. In tandem, you will sustain internal relationships to support the development and refinement of a shared vision for and the effectiveness of the professional learning and coaching offered to districts and schools.
● Engage in Strategic Planning. You will research and present opportunities to further our work in Northwest Arkansas. You will leave no stone unturned in pursuit of expanding our reach and impact.
● Invest in Continuous Learning. You will work alongside the Manager of Partnerships from SPED Strategies to continue to develop and refine your approach to facilitating professional learning, building consensus across diverse stakeholders in service of change and implementing the processes and systems for scaling initiatives.
● Influence leaders to act: You will effectively translate conversations into next steps with colleagues and clients. You will regularly interact with, and be expected to influence, high level personnel at the district and school levels –motivating them to implement both small and significant recommendations.
● Lead strategic initiatives: You will be tasked with managing large-scale implementation efforts. You will leverage skills in adjusting your approach to maintain focus on key priorities and implement systems to manage and communicate across key aspects of an initiative.
Qualifications ● Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree is a plus.
● 3+ years of experience in K-12 education with time focused on special education preferred.
● Experience in leadership roles and team management within districts, state agencies or other organizations.
● Experience in facilitating adult professional learning is preferred.
● Proven commitment to equity for all students, including students with disabilities.
● Efficient planning skills with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and a dynamic schedule.
● Strong oral and written communication skills.
● A demonstrated commitment to working through obstacles to achieve individual and team goals and following through on all tasks, big or small.
Location & Compensation This is a full-time position. Travel to local state, district and school agencies is expected and a significant portion of this role. The salary range for this position is $70,000-75,000 and is negotiable.
How to Apply Please send resume, cover letter and completed certified on-line application to Dr. Missy Hixson-Assistant Director/Teacher Center Coordinator, missy.hixson@starfishnw.org