Project Manager - Soesd - Project Manager: ELL / Migrant Ed / Indian Ed / Southern Oregon Black And African American Student Success

Job Title: Project Manager - SOESD - Project Manager: ELL / Migrant Ed / Indian Ed / Southern Oregon Black and African American Student Success
Category: Administration

Southern Oregon ESD seeks an equity-centered Project Manager with a diverse set of skills and varied experiences who can serve the EL / Indian Education / Migrant Education / Southern Oregon Black and African American Student Success and potentially other programs that support staff, students, and their families in our partner districts. The Project Manager works closely under the supervision of the School Improvement Coordinator to oversee all aspects of the design, implementation, and data reporting for initiatives in this department. One area of focus is managing grants including writing grant proposals, collecting and analyzing data, supporting a continuous improvement process, and communicating with partner districts, consultants, the ODE, and appropriate SOESD staff.
The ideal candidate for this position is a licensed teacher or administrator with extensive experience providing direct services to some of the focus student groups, as well as experience supervising staff and supporting such programs at the district level. The candidate must demonstrate technical proficiency in formal written and oral communication, data entry and analysis, spreadsheet creation and manipulation, and project organization and oversight. The position requires technical reading of policies, procedures, and grant instructions, along with the ability to make connections between grant priorities and the service needs of the populations we serve.
If you have a passion for supporting programs and staff to provide quality services for children and families, can effectively build relationships while delivering a high level of service, and are self-directed while working as an essential part of a team, we encourage you to apply for this position

About SOESD

Southern Oregon ESD is located in the Rogue Valley, the cultural and economic heart of southern Oregon, home to legendary snow-skiing, white-water rafting, kayaking, hiking, fishing, as well as numerous cultural venues and events such as art galleries, the Britt Music Festivals, the Ashland Independent Film Festival, and the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
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Project Manager: ELL / Migrant Ed / Indian Ed / Southern Oregon Black and African American Student Success

POSITION GOAL: To provide leadership, management and coordination of project/grant activities in collaboration with local LEAs and other agencies to ensure that all objectives and timelines are successfully met.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Locate, research, and prepare grant applications in collaboration with ESD staff and LEA's.
Monitor, review, and coordinate post-award contract/grant activities to ensure that Board policies, administrative procedures and agency requirements are being followed.
Serve as a liaison between the granting agency and the Business Office in the budgeting and preparation of grants and contracts.
Review all components of grant submission, ensuring that the proposal is formatted, packaged, and submitted in accordance with granting agency requirements.
Establish support structure and management of successful contract/grant awards.
Manage the day-to-day operational aspects of the contract/grant.
Develop and implement an effective contract/grant evaluation instrument.
Develop professional development activities as they relate to the contract/grant.
Assist in developing project goals, policies, and procedures.
Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with SOESD employees, local education agency representatives and others contacted during the course of the workday.
Follow established SOESD policies and procedures.
Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation (see reverse).
Perform job related duties as assigned by supervisor.

MINIMUM PREREQUISITES:
Five or more years in public education, with successful experience in teaching, administration, or equivalent training and experience.
Masters Degree preferred.

LENGTH OF POSITION: 260 day calendar (annual year-round position)
SALARY: Per administrative salary schedule: $77,757.66 - $93,365.00 annually for 2024-2025 school year.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Program Coordinator

SOESD Benefits (For .50 FTE and Over):
Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to $2003.00 per month (family coverage) for health, dental and vision insurance premiums for qualified employees.
Employer-paid PERS (Public Employee Retirement System), including additional 6% individual investment account with PERS.
9 paid holidays
A generous sick, vacation and discretionary (personal) leave packet is also provided to qualified employees.

Health Insurance:
OEBB MODA
Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance
Monthly premium deducted pre-tax

Options:
Health Savings Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts - medical, day-care expenses
Optional Coverage for Additional Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability Insurance through Aflac or American Fidelity
403(b) through Carruth Compliance Consulting
Mercy Flights Membership

The following physical requirements are essential functions of the job description:

1.Stand/Walk:............................. [ ] None [ ] 1 4 Hrs/Day [ ] 4 6 Hrs/Day [X ] 6 8 Hrs/Day
2.Sit/Sit on the Floor:.................. [ ] None [ ] 1 4 Hrs/Day [X ] 4 6 Hrs/Day [ ] 6 8 Hrs/Day
3.Drive:....................................... [ ] None [X ] 1 4 Hrs/Day [ ] 4 6 Hrs/Day [ ] 6 8 Hrs/Day
4.Bending:...................................[ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [X ] Limited [ ] Not At All
5.Squat:.......................................[ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [X] Limited [ ] Not At All
6.Climb Stairs:.............................[ ] Frequently [X ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
7.Single Grasping: ......................[ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [X] Limited [ ] Not At All
8.Pushing:...................................[ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [X Limited [ ] Not At All
9.Pulling: ....................................[ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [X] Limited [ ] Not At All
10. Fine Manipulation:..................[ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [X] Limited [ ] Not At All
11. Repetitive Foot Controls……..[ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [X] Not At All
12. Lifting (less than 25 lbs): ........[ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
13. Lifting (25 50 lbs): ..................[ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
14. Lifting (50 75 lbs): ..................[ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [X ] Not At All
15. Lifting (75 100 lbs): ................[ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [X] Not At All

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job.

This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
SOESD is an equal opportunity employer that complies with applicable employment discrimination laws, including ORS Ch. 659, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.