Facilitator - Career and Technical Education & College and Career Readiness

Position Type:
*21/22 Certificated by Location/Facilitator

Date Posted:
7/29/2021

Location:
Educational Service Center

Date Available:
Upon Hire

Hours per Day:
8 hours per day; $127,48 annually, Non-Negotiable7

Days of the Week:
Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday

Shift Times:
7:30 am to 4 pm

Days per Year:
260

First consideration is given to applicants that apply by midnight of Thursday August 5, 2021.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Director of Career & Technical Education (CTE) and College and Career Readiness (CCR), this position will carry out assignments in support of certificated staff in the areas of new teacher support; curriculum development, review, evaluation, and resource selection; assist with CTE professional development, providing standards-based instructional design assistance; and support CTE advisory committee work. The facilitator will also support the implementation of a comprehensive K-12 college and career readiness system that includes measurable outcomes toward increasing academic rigor, academic preparedness and college and career knowledge for all scholars. Additionally, the facilitator will work in partnership with school counselors and administrative teams to monitor critical graduation assurance data and support district wide AVID and advisory implementation, K-12 counselors, college/career specialists and CTE staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assists the director of CTE/CCR in achieving the goals of the school district's strategic plan and carrying out policies established by the superintendent and board of directors.
• In alignment to the strategic plan, facilitates the development of curriculum guides for CTE courses.
• Assists with the development of curriculum that aligns with the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) CTE/CCR program standards, employability standards, leadership skills standards, and state learning standards
• Leads, with teacher/counselor input and voice, the development of assessments aligned to state standards and depth of knowledge
• Establishes a climate in the areas of responsibility conducive to appropriate conduct, performance, attitude, job satisfaction, and service orientation.
• Regularly communicates to teachers and counselors in support of the strategic plan and department initiatives in verbal and written forms in order to gather feedback and ensure teacher voice and input for all initiatives
• Supports teacher/counselor committees' collaboration with external industry advisory boards and implement recommendations regarding curriculum, instructional practices, use of equipment, and/or technology, and career awareness and student experiences where possible
• Supports the CTE/CCR director with CTE/CCR-required reporting including state curriculum frameworks and teacher certification reviews
• Provides focused professional development work with individual teachers and/or counselors on a regular basis using student data and student work with a focus on current, relevant standards-based instruction.
• Fosters teacher/counselor growth through individualized, focused, one-on-one support, primarily to new, Plan 2 teachers.
• Provides leadership in program development in assigned curricular areas, to include design of district curriculum, identification and alignment of instructional materials, design of professional development, and long and short-range planning for ongoing, evidence-based improvement
• Leads collaborative groups through the evaluation of selected program areas, courses of study, and the development of curriculum guides which will provide for a progression of curriculum concepts and instructional skills through all grade levels of instruction
• Works collaboratively with the other Teaching for Learning (TFL) directors and coordinators to develop and plan professional development supporting effective instructional practice and instructional materials implementation that supports student achievement
• Manages procedures to assure compliance with policy and procedures related to curriculum implementation
• Coordinates special projects asnecessary
• Works cooperatively with central office leadership and other central office departments
• Spends time at schools in direct and personal consultation with principals, instructional coaches, counselors, and teachers to provide the full range of needs in assigned areas of responsibility
• Follows a planned professional growth program; participates actively in local, state, and national professional associations/organizations; and studies local, state, and national guidelines for effective services in assigned areas of responsibility
• Serves on regional teams related to CTE/CCR initiatives
• Develops and implements long- and short-term plans and activities
• Assures accurate and timely dissemination ofinformation
• Keeps informed of trends in assigned areas of responsibility, as well as other pertinent areas, such as federal, state and local laws, and district regulations, policies, and procedures

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience
Washington state career & technical education teaching certificate
Three (3) years successful teaching experience in career & technical education and/or other job-related occupations

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Strong background working with a diverse population

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Washington CTE administration internship program completion
Demonstrated successful experience in high school teaching in urban public education
Demonstrated successful experience in an ethnically diverse public school district
Completion of courses in curriculum and instruction, curricular design, and professional development design and delivery

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Criminal background clearance
Valid Washington state driver's license
Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis

KNOWLEDGE OF:
School board policies and procedures
Organizational theory and its application in the area of curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation with an emphasis in literacy, social studies, and highly capable instruction
Principles, practices, trends, goals, and objectives of public education
Effective principles and practices of classroom instruction, teaching methods, and techniques
Research, best practices and technical aspects in career & technical education
OSPI rules and regulations for career & technical education
Research methods and report writing techniques
Record-keeping techniques

ABILITY TO:
Partner with teachers in the field and regularly communicate with high school teachers
Plan, organize, and administer assigned areas of responsibility
Demonstrate leadership qualities and utilize motivational techniques and strategies in the development of an operational mode that is cost effective
Operate technology hardware and software necessary to perform assigned duties/responsibilities
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Write/present in a clear and concise manner for broad public appeal and interpretation
Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion; promote consensus in groups of individuals with diverse interests and values; facilitate and promote collaborative decision-making; facilitate conflict resolution
Analyze complex situations and synthesize diverse information carefully and adopt an effective course of action
Plan, organize, and prioritize work to meet multiple schedules and deadlines, and manage simultaneous tasks, with many interruptions
Work independently with minimum direction and supervision; work under pressure
Understand, analyze, and prepare comprehensive, narrative and statistical reports
Use effective customer service skills to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with district personnel, community members, and external companies and agencies in the course of performing assigned duties
Exhibit multicultural and ethnic understanding and sensitivity with the capability to communicate effectively with all cultural groups in the Federal Way School District
Stay abreast of and implement innovative approaches which impact the PK-12 education changing environment
Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and able to pay strict attention to detail
Speak, read and follow written or verbal communications
Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines
Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers
Work collaboratively with district staff and promote teamwork with co-workers
Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality
Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community
Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:
Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others
Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District
Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools' commitment to "Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future."
Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach above and below their shoulders and bend/twist at the waist. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Occasionally push/pull 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occasionally works with angry or distraught individuals. Travel required throughout the district and/or within the region.

WORK SCHEDULE
This position typically works Monday through Friday, 260 days per year

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Position reports to and is evaluated by the Executive Director of College and Career Readiness and CTE

REPRESENTATION
Position is non-represented

LEVEL OF COMPENSATION
Facilitator on the non-represented salary schedule

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
Update 03/2017: moved to non-represented position

Disclaimer
The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status.

Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.