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METRO
invites applications for the position of:
Education Coordinator I
SALARY:$69,721.60 - $93,433.60 Annually
OPENING DATE: 03/23/23 CLOSING DATE: 04/13/23 05:00 PM
POSITION SUMMARY:
Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today and tomorrow. We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits program. Learn more about the benefits Metro offers.
Are you an experienced educator who enjoys working with a variety of audiences? Metro is looking for two experienced full-time educators to join a small team to primarily deliver school-based waste prevention presentations to classes of K-12th grade students and teachers across the region, with an emphasis on natural resources, composting, recycling, household toxics reduction, and climate change.
Ideal candidates will quickly build rapport with students and teachers and use interactive techniques to engage students in conversations about the topic throughout the presentation. These positions assist with program design, development, and evaluation; program marketing and scheduling; presentation material acquisition and upkeep; and program data collection, management and reporting. Additionally, these positions will assist with community-based youth and family programming as we co-create these projects with community partners in the future. These positions carry out policies and procedures focusing on advancing Metro’s 2030 Regional Waste Plan, Strategic Plan to Advance Racial Equity and best practices in child psychology, multicultural education, instructional design, and program evaluation.
One position primarily focuses on K-5th grade youth (Elementary). During an average week, this educator spends 2-3 days presenting formal waste prevention programs to groups of 15-35 students in grades K-5 and training workshops for adult learners in the fields of waste prevention, natural resources, youth education or similar. Each presentation day often includes up to 3 or 4 back-to-back presentations per day. Additionally, this educator will deliver 1-3 tours per month at the Metro Paint Swan Island paint recycling facility to 4th-5th grade and middle school groups of 30 or less students.
The second position primarily focuses on 6th-12th grade youth (Secondary). During an average week, this educator spends 2-3 days presenting formal waste prevention programs to groups of 15-45 students in grades 6-12 and training workshops for adult learners in the fields of waste prevention, climate change, youth education or similar. Each presentation day often includes up to 5 or 6 back-to-back presentations per day. Additionally, this educator will deliver 1-3 tours per month at the Metro Central Transfer Station and Metro Paint facility to middle school and high school groups of 30 or less students.
In Metro’s waste prevention education programs, youth and adults learn about recycling and composting, natural resources, climate change and alternatives to toxics. Programs include elementary classroom presentations, secondary classroom presentations, community workshops and events, learning gardens, paid youth internships, and distance learning resources. Programs are available free of charge to public and private schools and groups located in Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties. Each year, through classroom presentations alone the team reaches over 5% of all K-12 public school students in the region.
These two Education Coordinators will report to the Education and Youth Leadership (EYL) manager under the Community Services and Education (CSE) division of Metro’s Waste Prevention and Environmental Services (WPES) department. While these positions do not directly supervise staff, they may provide guidance and coaching to new or less experienced employees.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are important to Metro. These Education Coordinators will foster a culture among staff that appreciates and values diversity and welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life. These values are also critical to the program’s efforts to engage and effectively collaborate with a number of schools, organizations and individuals outside of the agency including community-based organizations, local government jurisdictions and industry.
As an Education Coordinator I you will:
Assist in working with internal and external stakeholders (WPES staff, teachers, principals, district staff, higher education institutions, community-based organization leaders, parents and students) through a co-creation design process to develop waste prevention programs and materials that meet the needs and lived experiences of culturally diverse audiences.
Assist in scheduling presentations; provide teacher email confirmations and follow-up surveys; monitor, clean, repair, inventory, and store materials, supplies and equipment; provide coordinated care for multiple vermicomposting bins; and general maintenance of program vehicles.
Assist in developing waste prevention education long- and short-range program goals; evaluate program objectives, policies and processes and provide recommendations to the Education and Youth Leadership team; participate in the development of program or operational guidelines.
With an applied equity lens, assist in evaluating program effectiveness, learning impact and cost/benefit impact of waste prevention programming. This includes but is not limited to documenting, compiling and tracking activity costs, conducting assessments via teacher surveys and analyzing historical participation data to identify gaps in programming and across school districts.
Represent our EYL Team, CSE Division and WPES Department in relevant task forces, meetings with other governmental agencies, general public, and community organizations.
Attributes for Success:
Builds and maintains positive relationships and contributes to a positive team atmosphere; engages others in ways that foster respect and trust.
Encourages and appreciates diversity in people and ideas – seeks to understand the perspectives of others.
Provides excellent customer service – assists the public, public officials and agency partners, and other employees in a professional and courteous manner with the goal of meeting or exceeding expectations.
Practices continuous improvement – researches new possibilities, contributes ideas and stays current in field of work.
Diversity and inclusion: At Metro, we’re committed to hiring a workforce representative of the communities we serve, recognizing that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We invest in employees by supporting equitable and inclusive hiring practices, employee policies and training programs.
TO QUALIFY:
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in field related to program area and,
Three years of related experience or,
Any combination of experience, education and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the essential job duties.
Required:
Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to pass a driving records check
Ability to pass the Oregon Department of Education’s Central Background Registry background check
COVID-19 vaccination requirement:
Metro is committed to ensuring the health and safety for our employees and our community. As a part of this commitment, Metro has implemented a vaccine requirement policy for employees, paid and unpaid interns and volunteers.
Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination is considered a minimum qualification requirement for Metro job applicants. This proof will be requested during the hiring process.
If you require an accommodation under this policy for a medical condition or disability, or sincerely held religious belief, please email benefits.help@oregonmetro.gov.
If this statement is true for you, then you may be ineligible to apply:
If I was terminated for cause during any of my employment with Metro, or resigned in lieu of termination, I understand I may be ineligible for rehire for a minimum of 3 years.
Like to have qualifications:
You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
Experience working as a formal or informal educator in schools
Ability to apply equity, diversity and inclusion principles in the design of culturally responsive programming.
Strong collaborative leadership skills and a demonstrated ability to form and maintain partnerships, lead groups, and to work effectively with others on a common task
Experience implementing best practices in education, engagement, or youth development to ensure desired educational and developmental outcomes
Ability to speak and communicate bilingually in English and Spanish and/or proven cross-cultural communications competencies.
Knowledge of fundamentals of classroom and group management.
Work location:
The majority of work will be split between a school setting and an office environment. The office environment may include a home office or a reservable office space at Metro Regional Center which is located at 600 NE Grand Avenue in Portland. Other settings may include the Metro Paint facility, Metro Central Transfer Station facility, as well as community-based organization meeting rooms across the tri-county region. Mileage reimbursement is available for personal car use and Metro fleet vehicles are available as well.
Working conditions or environment:
While this position’s schedule often remains consistent, the employee will be expected to flex their schedule to work some evening and weekend shifts annually in order to support individual and team programming needs.
Frequent reaching, walking, standing, lifting, stooping, or carrying of equipment and materials may be required. The individual in this position may be required to lift and carry up to 40 pounds. Daily use of tools and equipment includes office technology and software (ranging from Microsoft suite to remote teaching tools), presentation equipment such as video and sound systems, and education equipment/manipulatives such as tabletop displays, educational kits and interactive games.
COMPENSATION AND REPRESENTATION
Based on the Oregon Pay Equity Act , our internal equity review process, and the candidate’s qualifications the appointment will typically be made between $69,721.60 -$80,683.20. The full-salary range for this position is $69,721.60 - $93,433.60 annually.
This position is not eligible for overtime, it's represented by AFSCME 3580 and is classified as an Education Coordinator I. Classification descriptions are typically written broadly and do not include the specific duties and responsibilities of the positions.
SCREENING AND EVALUATION
The application packet: The application packet consists of the following documents. Please ensure that you upload these documents in your online application. Make sure your application is complete; missing any part of these items could result in an incomplete application that will not be moved forward in the recruitment.
An uploaded resume
Response to supplemental questions
The selection process: We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows. The selection process is subject to change.
Initial review of minimum qualifications
In-depth evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
Consideration of top candidates/interviews
Reference check
Driving records check and Oregon Department of Education Central Background Registry background check for finalist candidates
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Questions?
Recruiter: Carrie Gundermann
Email: carrie.gundermann@oregonmetro.gov
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
COVID-19 safety: The health and safety of our employees and community is a top priority for Metro. Employees will be required to follow all Metro COVID-related policies and procedures, which may meet or exceed guidelines set forth by the CDC, Oregon Health Authority, and other federal, state and local jurisdictions. Learn more at oregonmetro.gov/COVID-19.
Equal employment opportunity: All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made or any other status protected by law. Assistance will be gladly provided upon request for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory disabilities.
Online applications: Metro accepts job applications online. If you need assistance or accommodation with your application, or access to a computer, call 503-797-1570.
Accommodation: Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this process. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-797-1570.
Pay equity at Metro: Every worker must get equal pay for equal work regardless of your gender, race, age or other protected characteristics. Metro has established processes and conducts routine pay equity reviews as part of the hiring process to ensure compliance with the 2017 Oregon Pay Equity Act.
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS): Unless otherwise stated in a collective bargaining agreement, Metro pays both the employee and employer portion of PERS contributions for eligible employees.
Veterans' preference: Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for Metro positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans' preference for this job, please provide qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.oregonmetro.gov
OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT:
600 NE Grand Ave
Portland, OR 97232
503-797-1570
recruitment@oregonmetro.govPosition #2023-0054-WPES
EDUCATION COORDINATOR I
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Education Coordinator I Supplemental Questionnaire
*1.Are you interested in the Elementary position, the Secondary position or both?
*2.What does culturally responsive instruction mean to you? Describe your experience developing, presenting and/or evaluating culturally responsive programs or materials in a formal classroom setting or learning environment.
*3.How would you effectively deliver a pre-designed presentation to 30 students in a classroom setting? Please focus your answer on either elementary, middle school or high school students.
*4.Describe methods and/or techniques you utilize to proactively manage groups of students in an educational setting. Please focus your answer on either elementary, middle school or high school students.
*5.Do you communicate in languages other than English? If so please list the language/s and describe your level of fluency in regards to writing, reading and speaking those languages.
* Required Question