Job Description
Oregon Network Leadership Coach for Center for Early Literacy and Learning Success THE ROLE
Your role stands at the center of the fight to change the odds for historically and currently underserved students.
In 2023, Stand Oregon championed the Early Literacy Success Initiative. It was signed into law in June, and districts now have access to $120 million in funding for four research-aligned early literacy strategies:
- Educator professional development and coaching
- High-dosage tutoring for children
- Summer learning for children
- Curriculum, materials, and interventions aligned to the research
As a key member of Stand’s leadership at a moment of tremendous need, you will expand implementation efforts in leveraging Oregon’s Early Literacy Success Initiative to ensure these efforts impact children in classrooms, accelerating their ability to read on grade level. The goal is to expand the Oregon Demonstration Network and related efforts around High Dosage Tutoring, Summer Learning, and Professional Development in Early Literacy.
The goal is for these demonstration sites to become models for their region to spur strong, research-aligned literacy practices across the state, demonstrate the effectiveness of existing policies, and incubate the next round of needed policies to advance early literacy in Oregon.
This is a hybrid position with travel throughout Oregon. This role reports to the Oregon Director of Center for Early Literacy and Success. THE ORGANIZATION Stand for Children is a unique catalyst for educational success and social progress, to create a brighter future for us all.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Demonstration Network Support (60%)- Support the implementation of the Center for Early Literacy and Learning Success program, with a major focus on Oregon.
- Provide leadership coaching to principals, instructional coaches, and district leaders at 10 or more demonstration sites, including monthly in-person site visits.
- Support the planning, facilitation, and delivery of the professional development for Network Coaches, Principals, and District Leaders in partnership with the Oregon Director of the Center for Early Literacy and Learning Success and the Executive Director of the Center for Early Literacy and Learning Success.
- Regularly convene school leadership teams and coaches, and facilitate and/or directly provide professional development and coaching to implement the demonstration site plan.
Program Development and Implementation (20%)- Strategically refine program tools, offerings, and support to maximize effectiveness and grow the number of demonstration sites over time.
- Collect data and stories to share lessons learned with the network of demonstration sites and within Stand. Also, carefully document and share the program’s statewide impact and the implications for other states seeking to implement an early literacy program.
- Provide feedback to help identify processes and tools that support the program more effectively and assist in evaluating the program's success against key performance indicators.
Program Sustainability and Growth (20%)- Ensure effective CELLS marketing and communications, as well as the dissemination of CELLS-developed tools and resources.
- Support the development, planning, and implementation of other CELLS initiatives, including High Dosage Tutoring, Summer Curriculum Development, the Literacy Landmarks, and other emerging projects.
- Networking opportunities and sharing of information through workshops and other professional development opportunities.
QUALIFICATIONS: - Passionate commitment and alignment to Stand for Children’s mission, vision, and values.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience and demonstrated success as an instructional coach, preferred experience as a school leader/administrator, or school system leader in implementing research-aligned early literacy programs that improved children’s reading outcomes.
- Build relationships with and communicate effectively with people at different levels of an organizational hierarchy.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills and ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to respond with flexibility to demands and requirements and adjust to ambiguous circumstances and change.
- Exceptional communication including oral, interpersonal, presentation, and written skills.
- Superb, proven management skills, ideally within a matrix management organization.
- Flexibility, adaptability, and creative problem-solving skills.
- Valid driver's license, access to reliable transportation, and ability to attend meetings in multiple locations within Oregon.
STARTING SALARY RANGE: $99,038 - $123,797 commensurate with experience. Generous benefits.
Stand for Children consists of two separate entities. Stand for Children, Inc., a grassroots membership organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code, and Stand for Children Leadership Center, a leadership development organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3)
Stand for Children and Stand for Children Leadership Center are committed to ensuring equal opportunity for employment, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels included, valued, and empowered to do their best work. Our work focuses on communities that have historically faced systemic barriers. We squarely focus on hiring staff with skills and qualifications necessary to be successful and actively seek team members whose experiences and perspectives demonstrate a commitment to and alignment with the communities we serve, helping us build stronger connections and drive meaningful impact.
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