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Assists in planning, directing, and coordinating all functions of the Human ResourceManagement program including employee and labor relations, recruitment and placement,employee induction and orientation, discipline and performance management, staff development,and workforce communications. Participates in ensuring compliance with local, state, and federalemployment requirements.* Assists in the management of employer/employee relations within the parameters ofcollective bargaining agreements. This includes working closely with managers andsupervisors to advise and assist them in the interpretation and application of collectivebargaining agreements.* Participates in recruitment, selection, assignment, transfer, and promotion of employees.Includes conducting market research, development of outreach materials, identifyingoutreach sources, and representing the District in recruiting initiatives.* Assists with the investigation, case management, and resolution of employee misconductand employee discipline.* Assists with performance management to include the documentation of performancedeficiencies, development of performance improvement plans, and disposition inunsatisfactory performance outcomes to include demotion, reassignment, or termination.* Assists in the development and presentation of induction/on-boarding/orientationprograms.

Instructor for graduate-level administrative licensure courses. Prepare syllabi, develop online course components through Canvas, conduct assessments of student learning, and foster relationships with students.

Oversaw the management, operations, and continual improvement of all Higher Education Agency business solutions that IT provides/manages. Provided oversight for the implementation of technologies in alignment with the CIO's vision and direction. Responsible for implementing the application strategy and direction for the application portfolio, maintaining the portfolio of applications used by the agency, and implementing IT projects.Worked closely with managers, technical and professional staff, partner agency staff, and numerous partners throughout the State of Oregon. Developed and analyzed technical solutions which satisfied business objectives. * Made informed decisions on behalf of the agency to build new systems in accordance with desired business requirements and outcomes.* Translated and communicated complex business problems and technical solutions to different types and levels of agency staff, vendors, and business partners. * Worked with the IT development Team Lead to develop, implement, and govern application development standards, directing the delivery of application support, maintenance, and project delivery. * Managed technology initiatives, including the design and deployment of new technology systems and services.* Managed the performance of technology systems to determine cost, productivity, and stability levels, and make recommendations for improving technology.

Oversee the design, implementation, support, and evaluation of a robust and comprehensive technology and information services (IT) system. Work with senior leadership, departments, and schools to help them effectively utilize technology applications within their respective areas of responsibility. Ensure that the department follows federal and state law, the operational direction of the Superintendent, the policy direction of the School Board, and compliance with regulatory agencies.• Responsible for the development, implementation, operation, monitoring, and evaluation of the technology program. Provide leadership for short- and long-range planning for all technology initiatives. • Stay abreast of research on the changing nature of the profession and participate in discussions on evolving demands and expectations.• Administer programs within the approved budget, approximately $2,750,000, including purchasing and allocation of financial, technology, and staff (FTE) resources. • Advise, establish, and implement policies regarding technology to ensure the effective operation of all technology programs. • Lead design and project management with a focus on short and long-term work, including refresh cycle and budgeting of over 20,000+ user endpoint devices, network infrastructure, and support systems.

Led and directed all districtwide resources and functions of the Student and Family Services department, including school-based health clinics, student engagement programs, and family support services. Promoted and supported community mental health partnerships. Ensured that all programs followed federal and state law and policy direction of the School Board.• Served as a member of the executive team, engaging in strategic decision-making and planning.• Coordinated districtwide professional development focused on student support.• Developed and ensured critical community partnerships, including the educational foundation.• Collaborated with the Chief Financial Officer to create and manage the department's budget.• Collaborate with local, state, and federal public health officials to implement rapidly changing guidelines.

Created entirely new program without any prior model. Led strategy, design, hiring, and execution of a new virtual online school serving 550 K-12 students. Developed and implemented the wholly online curriculum and system that provided virtual instruction and student support from teachers and technical staff. • Established vendors, assembled staff of 35, created application system, and coordinated with 32 schools.• Led all professional development, supervised instruction delivery effectiveness, and evaluated staff. • Established training, directed program & objective assessments, and refined technical effectiveness. • Built relationships and implemented technology solutions with vendors and community stakeholders.

Provided leadership and vision for the Counseling, Special Education, and the Fine and Performing Arts departments. Connected and built valuable, comprehensive relationships with community partner agencies and drove all mental health counseling services, as well as critical interventions for students and families. • Developed and implemented teacher mentor program, including management of new-teacher candidates. • Taught instructor professional development course using research-based curriculum and best practices.• Leveraged data to measure and articulate impacts, effectiveness, and alignment with objective and goals.• Developed course schedule for 100 teachers and 2,600 students; included 42,000 student requests.

Led and facilitated all aspects of the school community. Created and directed targeted recruitment system to build new student enrollment and ensure student success. Produced, managed, and reported large school budget. Wrote, won, and applied multiple grants each year. Taught wide-ranging professional development and technology implementation courses to staff.• Implemented student technology program, including infrastructure and technical development.• Increased enrollment over 20% and improved average student retention rate to over 95% each year.• Created, designed, and executed highly successful new school counseling and special education programs.

Recruited, trained, coached, inspired, and led district high school teachers in integrating technology into their curriculum using various instructional techniques such as modeling and co-teaching. Developed and delivered technical training to small and large groups of teachers virtually, and in person, to effectively weave technology and hybrid teaching strategies into instruction.• Wrote and implemented $245,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education for classroom technology.• District technology administrator for learning management systems and online learning environments. • Reviewed course content, prepared objectives, and monitored KPIs while mentoring on core values.

Inspired, coached, and managed teaching staff to increase student engagement using advanced best practice course planning. Led Counseling and Special Education departments. Established and applied new schoolwide education objectives, integrated them, and trained staff via Positive Behavior Interventions & Support system.• Taught instructor professional development courses using research-based curriculum and best practices.• Leveraged data to measure and articulate impacts, effectiveness, and alignment with objective and goals.

Designed, installed, and administered all school technology systems. Aligned, monitored, and refined all technology with organizational objectives including infrastructure, servers, mission-critical software, and provided user support. Trained staff on best practices, security, and application of technology in classrooms.