ESU 10 seeks to fill this position with an educator who has a combination of the following qualifications, special knowledge and skills.
Job Goal: To support the ESU 10 mission through the delivery of effective and systematic professional development, facilitation of educational processes, as well as support of district administrative leadership practices for the purpose of improving teaching and learning.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required; Master’s degree in Education or related field preferred
• Minimum of five years of classroom teaching experience required
• Leadership experience in the continuous improvement process
Special Knowledge & Skills
• High degree of professionalism including strong communication and public relations skills
• Disposition to establish rapport and work in collaboration with school district and other ESU personnel
• Capacity to work on multiple tasks with minimal supervision
• Utilization of technology for effective collaboration, communication and instruction
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Command of and/or willingness to learn and apply the research regarding what, when, and how language skills should be taught
• Experience in curriculum, instruction, assessment, leadership, educational technology and the continuous school improvement process
Major Responsibilities
• Provide assistance in planning, implementing, supporting, and evaluating school improvement initiatives
• Design, develop and execute professional learning
• Research and promote new and effective practices in education
• Participate in relevant training to acquire/develop skills and competencies required for effective job performance
• Represent ESU 10 at local, regional, state and national conferences and/or trainings
• Travel as necessary to provide support to local school districts and/or attend conferences for individual professional learning
• Other duties as assigned
Terms of Employment
• FTE 1.0 with full-time benefits
• Salary based on education and experience
Timeline
The following is the planned timeline for this position:
1. Advertisement of the Position Opening: January 6, 2021
2. Application Period: January 6-February 4, 2021
3. Candidate Application Materials Due: February 4, 2021
4. New Coordinator Begins: July 1, 2021
Application Requirements
Application materials must be sent to Denise O’Brien, Educational Service Unit 10, PO Box 850, Kearney, NE 68848 or emailed to dobrien@esu10.org by February 4, 2021.