SOESD - Quality Improvement Specialist

The Child Care Resource Network (CCRN) is seeking a bilingual Quality Improvement Specialist/Coach to join our team. This position requires being fluent in both Spanish and English.

CCRN and Oregon Child Care Alliance (OCCA) are partnering to provide business-based coaching and technical assistance to early learning educators in Jackson and Josephine Counties. The goal is to build collaborative relationships with early learning educators while assisting them to open or enhance the quality of their child care business.

If you have a passion towards supporting early educators in providing quality care for children, 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 has locations in the Rogue Valley and Klamath County. The Rogue Valley is 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.

Klamath Falls offers a unique blend of affordability, outdoor recreation, and community, making it an appealing option for those seeking a rural lifestyle. Klamath County is proudly the home of Crater Lake National Park. With an average of 300 days of sunshine per year, outdoor sports are unlimited for all ages and all seasons.

For more information on living in the Rogue Valley, please see:

• Education: http://vimeo.com/5495231
• Cultural Opportunities: http://vimeo.com/5702777
• Recreational Opportunities: https://vimeo.com/5734731
• Health Care: https://vimeo.com/5510082

CCRN Quality Improvement Specialist

Position Goal:
Serve as Quality Improvement Specialist (QIS or coach) to child care providers with the purpose of improving provider knowledge and ability to deliver quality care and education programs.  A coach’s role may include working with individuals or groups to offer technical assistance, training, and resources.  Coaches may conduct pre-post assessments of child care environments, teacher-child interactions, or other quality indicators.  Coach may work with providers to develop a Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) to strengthen areas identified in the assessment and to support providers to implement their QIPs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Complete all required training from Western Oregon University to qualify as a QIS
2. Deliver coaching to child care providers with the goal of improving provider knowledge and ability to deliver quality care and education programs, including appropriate environments, activities, and teacher-child interaction, among other areas.  Coaching will be on-site and may also be by phone, email, or other means.  Coaching and technical assistance will be delivered in a supportive and collaborative manner built on the coach’s ability to establish a strong and positive relationship with the provider.
3. Deliver coaching services using a variety of strategies proven to be effective with adult learners.
4. Locate and deliver resources and present individual or group training, if appropriate, and ensure that information shared with providers is accurate, research-based, and relevant.
5. Work effectively with providers to develop a QIP and support implementation.
6. Submit all required paperwork accurately and completely.
7. Represent Child Care Resource Network and raise awareness of indicators of quality child care, the importance of early childhood and school readiness, and other critical areas of the field.
8. Comply with ESD rules and policies.
9. Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation (see reverse).
10. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Prerequisites:

1. Valid Oregon Driver's License.
2. English proficiency.
3. Solid working knowledge of child care related programs and related community resources; child abuse reporting, and child care regulations and licensing.
4. Excellent self-management skills and the ability to take initiative, work independently within established guidelines and with a diverse group of participants and partners
5. Proficiency inthe use of a variety of computer programs and the internet.
6. Knowledge of community resources within the service delivery area.
7. Positive, flexible attitude.
8. Demonstrated effective communication skills, teamwork, and professionalism.
9. Pass a background check and maintain enrollment in the Child Care Division Criminal History registry.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Degree in early childhood or related field preferred.
2. Experience preferred providing early childhood training.
3. Mentoring and coaching experience preferred. 
4. Bilingual preferred.

The equivalent combination of experience, training, certification, education, or degree that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be used as an alternative to prerequisites.
 
Location:  In person at: 918 Chevy Way, Medford, OR 97504
Length of Position:  258 days (annual year-round calendar)
Pay:  Southern Oregon ESD Classified Hourly Compensation Schedule: $19.38/hr - $23.20/hr for 2024-2025 school year.  The 2025-2026 rates will increase based on outcomes of bargaining.
Immediate Supervisor:  Program Administrator

SOESD Benefits (For .50 FTE and Over):  

• Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to $2045.00 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) 
• Mercy Flights Membership  

Physical Requirements:
The following physical requirements are essential functions of the Quality Improvement Specialist job description.

1.      Stand/Walk: 4-6 Hrs/Day   

2.      Run: Occasionally   

3.      Sit/Sit on floor: 1-4 Hrs/Day    

4.      Drive: 1-4 Hrs/Day    

5.      Bending: Frequently         

6.      Squat: Frequently      

7.      Climb Stairs: Occasionally  

8.      Single Grasping:  Frequently         

9.      Pushing: Occasionally   

10.  Pulling: Occasionally   

11.  Fine Manipulation: Frequently        

12.  Repetitive Foot Controls: Not At All

13.  Lifting (less than 25 lbs): Frequently        

14.  Lifting (25 - 50 lbs): Frequently      

15.  Lifting (50 - 75 lbs): Occasionally     

16.  Lifting (75 - 100 lbs): Limited       

17.  Shift position quickly: Occasionally     

18.  Strength/endurance: Occasionally    

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.