This posting is for a full time 220 day per year position starting 2022-23 school year. Homebase will be determined based on hire.

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Summary:

IMESD Virtual Learning Coordinator will direct and coordinate all program operations including instructional programs, community and family relations, student information system, program budget, and Oregon Department of Education reporting. The Virtual Learning coordinator will coordinate with IMESD human resources, business, IT, special education, assessment & accountability, and teaching & learning departments. The Virtual Learning coordinator/principal will collaborate with all IMESD participating consortium school districts and district assigned virtual learning liaisons.

KNOWLEDGE:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility and essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Individuals will hold a valid driver’s license and have reliable, insured transportation for travel within the IMESD Region.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in education
• Minimum 5 years teaching experience
• Prior experience in teacher leadership or administrator role preferred
• Prior experience working in a virtual environment
• Familiarity with and understanding of student information systems
• Familiarity with and understanding of state reporting for Oregon Department of Education

SKILLS:

• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work in a continuously evolving environment
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of instructional best practice
• Excellent Computer Skills: Sharepoint, Outlook, and Google Suite
• Flexible and amiable to change
• Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, independent judgment and aptitude for handling and processing privileged information with professional integrity
• Ability to work effectively with staff district liaisons
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to develop positive relationships with diverse stakeholder groups
• Ability to maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to agency records and data

RESPONSIBILITIES and ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervise and evaluate virtual learning program design, staff, and curriculum through specific program evaluation procedures.
• Schedule and conduct staff meetings.
• Schedule and conduct district liaison, SPED case manager, and VLA task force meetings as needed
• Communicate with district liaisons about student management
• Communicate with district liaisons about student attendance and academic progress
• Complete yearly evaluation cycles for each full-time educator
• Complete an annual evaluation of extra-duty educators
• Maintain appropriate supervisory records and files and assures appropriateness of student files.
• Maintain effective communication within the program and effective public relations with schools, parents, and other agencies.
• Assist staff regarding student curriculum, programming, management, data keeping, and interaction with other agency personnel.
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team member to support IMESD’s organizational goals.
• Participates in professional growth goal activities.

Professional Leadership and Conduct:

• Exercise tact, diplomacy, independent judgment and aptitude for handling and processing privileged information with professional integrity
• Stays up to date and knowledgeable on state and local initiatives
• Attends and takes an active role in trainings and professional development related to this position
• Identify professional strengths and limitations and sets and meets performance goals
• Creates a positive work environment by:
  • Tolerating others’ points of view
  • Soliciting input from others
  • Resolving conflict at the lowest level possible
  • Responding effectively to crisis situations
  • Follow IMESD procedures, especially as outlined in the Staff Handbook, and assists staff to do the same
• Adheres to professional ethics as identified by agency, professional organizations and licensing commissions
• Follow IMESD procedures, especially as outlined in the Staff Handbook, and assists staff to do the same

Other Duties:

• Perform other reasonable duties assigned by IMESD Online Coordinator and Teaching and Learning Team that from time to time may be assigned to meet the usual and unusual demands placed on the organization
• Specific responsibilities and essential functions related to assignment ( ____ have) or (_____ have not) been attached

EFFORT:

Mental:

• Make decisions, assess risk, perform complex work and proceed with insufficient information
• Ongoing shifts in priority and demands require the need for review and integration of diversified functions and interests

Work Place:

• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously
• Comply with IMESD Performance Standards
• Work effectively with and respond to people from significant diverse culture or backgrounds
• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting
• Performs duties in a courteous and efficient manner that builds the confidence of staff, students and the public being served by IMESD
• Confer regularly with immediate supervisor
• Develop job skills necessary to meet changes in the position
• Attend and actively participate in specialist meetings, special education meetings, staff meetings and workshops
• Participate in professional growth activities and stays current on Best Practices
• Keep abreast of current research and best practices in special education
• Use and maintain IMESD and school district property, equipment and materials appropriately
• Follow all IMESD policies, work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority
• Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to agency records and data, students, families, employee information and performance
• Use or relay personal and agency information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved
• Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to agency records and data, students, families, employee information and performance
• Have regular and punctual attendance at work and work activities, punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, following schedules, respond to management directions and solicits feedback to improve performance
• Required to travel to and from school locations in the IMESD service area and may be required to travel on overnight assignments

Physical:

• The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the responsibilities and essential functions of this job.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

In 8-hour workday, this job requires:

R - Rarely (Less than .5 hrs per day) O - Occasionally (.5 – 2.5 hrs per day)

F - Frequently (2.5 – 5.5 hrs per day) C - Continually (5.5 – 8 hrs per day)

NA – Not Applicable

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WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position requires that you work in an IMESD building while working also online to perform the essential responsibilities of this position.
• This position is a full time, 220 day position. The typical workweek is M-F, 8 hours a day. There will be occasional prolonged and/or irregular hours.
• Any changes in contract days will be stipulated in each individual contract. Salary and benefits to be established by the IMESD Licensed Association in accordance with negotiated agreement with the IMESD Board of Directors. Schedule and assignments to be established by Directors and /or Assistant Superintendent

EVALUATION

This position will be evaluated according to IMESD’s evaluation criteria for Administrators and will report to the Director of Student Services