Education Resource Specialist ($64,950 - $103,923 Annually) DOE

JOB SUMMARY

Create a safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment providing instruction to adults with diverse learning needs. The Education Resource Specialist provides responsive, courteous, and professional customer service. This position will work with the Continuing Education Team to generate and maintain Continuing Education learning targets/outcomes and instructional materials that facilitate active learning. Must demonstrate expertise in differentiating instruction and knowledge about IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act). Monitors program activities in relationship to established program goals; ensures alignment with established program parameters and tailors programming accordingly. Will collaborate with Adult and Higher Education division team members, community stakeholders, and educational partners to support and execute special projects and events.

MAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

EDUCATION - EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING FOR POSITION

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, and/or secondary discipline. 
• Three (3) years teaching in Adult and Higher Education.
• Two (2) years of experience relating to special education.
• Familiarity with GED and high school graduation requirements. 
• The ability to work some evenings, early mornings, and weekends as needed.   
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (including Word and Outlook), internet resource navigation, Zoom, and general office equipment use.
• Proficient in multiple graphic generating programs such as Canva.
• Ability to troubleshoot technology issues in collaboration with Muckleshoot Tribal College, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Information Technology department, vendor representatives, and local colleges and universities.

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree. 
• Experience working with diverse learners.
• First aid/CPR certificate/NARCAN training/Safe Zone training/SEL training

SPECIFIC SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR POSITION

• Knowledge of adult learning styles, including those of diverse learners. 
• Knowledge of course design, teaching methods and techniques. 
• Ability to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information, including maintaining compliance with FERPA regulations.
• Ability to develop and adapt teaching methods to meet individual needs.
• Ability to follow protocols to administer appropriate assessments for individuals.
• Ability to complete work tasks as part of a team and independently, including taking initiative, and collaborating with different departments/institutions.
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with diverse groups and individuals.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to operate, finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.