Executive Director of Instructional Services- Washington Service Center - Hillsboro - Sch

Position Title: Executive Director of Instructional Services

Department: Instructional Services

Location: Washington Service Center

Reports To: Chief Academic Officer

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: Non-Represented

Compensation: Executive Salary Schedule
$153,453 - $166,390 DOE

Work Days: 235

NW REGIONAL ESD'S MISSION STATEMENT: In Partnership with the communities we serve, Northwest Regional ESD improves student learning by providing equitable access to high quality services and support.

The Executive Director of Instructional Services at NWRESD is the chief administrator for all kindergarten through high school instructional services programming and leads the Senior Leadership Team for the Instructional Services Department.

Supervises several Directors of Instruction in the implementation of programs that serve twenty districts across four counties. Current programs include Professional Learning, Early Literacy, Migrant and Title III Education, Regional Educator Networks, Oregon Response to Instruction and Intervention, and Attendance Services.

Leads Integrated Programs to support districts with technical assistance for Oregon Department of Education grant applications, implementation, and reporting.

Serves as an anti‑racist agency‑wide leader responsible for program vision, administration, standards, monitoring, accountability, and reporting within the mission and vision of the NWRESD.

• Master's Degree in Education Leadership or related field, required.
• Valid Oregon Professional Administrative License required OR ability to obtain a license by July 1, 2026.
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience managing people, programs, and services in the field of K‑12 education.

• Extensive knowledge of best practices and developing trends, policies, and practices in K‑12 education with a specific focus on curriculum and instruction.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
• Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations.
• Confer regularly with immediate supervisor.
• Proficient in the use of computer and internet‑based applications, including but not limited to email, internet software, Google Suite, and word processing.

The duties listed below are representative of the type and level of work assigned for this position. Other duties may be assigned.

• A. Lead and oversee the Instructional Services Department for NWRESD. This includes but is not limited to:
  • Technical assistance to the region's 20 school districts on their Student Investment Accounts, Integrated Programs, school improvement efforts, and teaching and learning.
  • Networks of educators across 20 school districts participating in professional learning in the following areas: 9th Grade Success Network, Behavior, Attendance, Social Emotional Learning, K‑5 Reading, Instructional Coaching, Mentoring and other instructional needs as identified by component districts.
  • Title III.
  • School Safety and Prevention.
  • Migrant Education.
  • Attendance Services.
  • Grant writing and development.
  • Instructional Rounds and Learning Walks.
• B. Directly supervise and support directors and program administrators across multiple teams and a current staff of approximately 70.
• C. Lead coordination efforts across all instructional services programs listed under
  
  A.
• D. Convene Curriculum and Instruction Directors across the 4‑county region and work with Superintendents to drive instructional improvement across the region for students.
• E. Lead the Instructional Services Leadership team to set a vision for the department and continuous improvement planning for services to our 20 districts based on stakeholder input and feedback.
• F. Oversee all aspects of the budget across multiple funding sources and grants to ensure fiscal integrity and alignment with the NWRESD strategic goals and priorities.
• G. Leverage existing and potential resources through grant solicitation.
• H. Articulate the NWRESD's mission, instructional philosophy, and curriculum implementation strategies to the community…