Inclusive Partners Specialist - Columbia Gorge Community College : Job Details

Job Type Full-time Description Compensation: $51,645-$54,786 plus excellent benefits including generous employer contributions to medical, dental and vision premiums, and participation in the Oregon PERS retirement system.We offer an opportunity for... A collaborative, equity-minded leader to serve as a Child Care Partners Inclusive Partners Specialist. The Inclusive Partners Specialist responds to requests and referrals to provide reflective and relationship-based technical assistance to early educators/programs that supports quality, inclusive care for all children. The Inclusion Specialist will provide professional development opportunities, educational and behavioral guidance strategies, and resources for early childhood educators. This role reports directly to the Director of Child Care Resource and Referral. The Inclusive Partners Specialist will provide excellent service with a focus on closing equity gaps in educational access and attainment, and will work to promote inclusive prosperity throughout the Columbia Gorge region. Who we are... Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) is a comprehensive community college dedicated to promoting an academic and social environment that serves the evolving needs of the vibrant and diverse communities across its district and beyond. As a college CGCC commits to being accountable to communities who have been historically excluded from higher education, and to the land in the area it serves. Candidates from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.Where we are... Columbia Gorge Community College serves a diverse region in north-central Oregon and south-central Washington. CGCC acknowledges we are on the homelands of the Confederated Tribe of the Yakama Nation and neighboring tribes as well as the 14 bands along the Inchi I'wana (Columbia River). Our main campus is within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area in The Dalles, Oregon. We also have a beautiful site in the city of Hood River. What the area offers... Nestled in the breathtaking beauty of the Columbia River Gorge, our College offers more than just a job; it offers a unique lifestyle. Imagine waking up to stunning mountain views, enjoying outdoor adventures in your backyard, and being part of a tight-knit community dedicated to educational equity and innovation. What you will do...

• Create ongoing trusting relationships with early education programs and a range of educators to develop the most conducive environment for inclusion, learning, and reflection.
• Collaborate with Inclusive Partners and members of the Child Care Partners team to coordinate and implement inclusive practices throughout the region.
• Coordinate and deliver training, consultation and technical assistance to early educators to support quality inclusive care.
• Manage and report project data.
• Conduct Community presentation, when requested by supervisor.
• Provide on-site visits to programs needing intensive support, including observation and feedback.
• Support providers in their environmental and individual inclusive accommodation strategies.
• Complete environmental and individual observations/assessment tools, as deemed appropriate.
• Provide materials, resources and suggestions to strengthen practice implementation.

Requirements What you bring....

• Bachelor's degree in ECE or related field (Human Development, Child and Family Studies, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology) or a Step 10 on the Oregon Registry.
• Minimum of 20 hours of training in adult education/development or willing to obtain in the first year of employment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish, strongly preferred.
• Minimum of three years of direct service in the field of early care and education.
• Minimum of one year experience supporting adult professional development.
• Knowledge of early learning quality assessment tools, including:

a. Classroom Assessment Scoring Scale (CLASS™) b. Environmental Rating Scale(ERS) (specifically, Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale-3 and Family Child Care Environments Rating Scale Program Assessment Scale (PAS)

• Knowledge of child assessment and screening tools, including:

a. Ages and Stages Questionnaire b. Ages and Stages Questionnaire-Social Emotional c. Devereux Early Childhood Assessment (DECA)

• Knowledge of Early Learning Frameworks and Curriculum

a. Practice Based Coaching b. Pyramid Model c. Universal Design d.Conscious Discipline e. Creative Curriculum Position information Studies have shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications for this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application. Open until filled. This is a grant funded position. Continuation of position dependent on continued funding after the grant end date. Starting salary is based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Please include a resume, and letter of interest with your application materials Salary Description $51,645-$54,786