Part-time Project Assistant: Curriculum & Instruction, NWRPDC chez Northwest Missouri State University

About the Department

EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Part-time position (.25 FTE)

PRIMARY DUTY: The Project Assistant will work at Northwest Missouri State University as part of the NWRPDC regional team to support school districts in the region to ensure high academic achievement for all students. The primary responsibility of the Project Assistant will be to provide direct instruction and support to building leaders, classroom teachers, special education teachers and school districts in evidence-based instructional practice, collaborative and data team processes and in developing and implementing a collaborative system with a clear focus on results and learning for all in order to ensure academic success.

Position Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To build the capacity of school districts through professional development activities and on-site consultation. The Curriculum and Instruction Project Assistant will:

1. Be responsible for working with the schools within (and outside) of the 15 county Northwest Regional Professional Development Center area to provide professional development.

2. Be responsible for training and support services to identified districts/schools in order to develop systemic processes that support academic achievement.

3. Drive to and from district/school in order to provide training/coaching for a minimum of six hours, providing a car for said travel.

4. Use a high level of technology tools for presentation and communication purposes.

5. Lift and transport presentation equipment and materials.

6. Prepare and submit data, documentation, and written reports as requested.

7. Attend RPDC, Field Staff, and other required state meetings.

8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor’s in Education

Certification/License: Driver’s License

Experience: Five years of successful teaching experience as a teacher and/or an administrator in general education; successful experience in collaborating in a variety of learning opportunities and in training of adult learners

Skills: Demonstrated ability to communicate and express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish rapport and effective working relationships with local school district personnel; university staff, and RPDC personnel; ability to use technology for word processing, recordkeeping, and presentations; knowledge and experience analyzing standardized assessment data; knowledge of research-based effective teaching and behavior management strategies for general education and special education; knowledge and successful experience in organizing and providing effective professional development practices to improve student performance; skills in presenting, facilitating, coaching and mentoring

Other: Ability to travel daily, including overnight, within Missouri and occasionally out of state.

Other Qualifications

WORKING CONDITIONS: This position may work various hours to meet the needs of the department. Travel is required, within (and outside) of region. Some overnight stays may occur.

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Standard office equipment, technology applications such as Microsoft, Google and Zoom, including presentation materials.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must have the ability to lift 40 lbs. Must be able to drive.

COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city’s website at www.maryville.org.

UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 10,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online.

Founded in 1905 and ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top public regional universities in the Midwest, Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area and Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.

The University is also a national model for student success and career placement, with 96 percent of graduates securing employment or continuing their education within six months of completing a degree at Northwest, according to the most recent data.

Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation, saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the “50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S.”

For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until the position is filled

DATE AVAILABLE: Immediately

TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking http://agency.governmentjobs.com/nwmissouri/default.cfm to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three references for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email [email protected] for more information.