Northwest Regional ESD
Executive Director of Instructional Services- Washington Service Center - Hillsb
Northwest Regional ESD, Olympia, Washington, United States
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
Position Type:
Administrator / Employee
Date Posted:
12/19/2025
Location:
NWRESD - Washington Service Center
Date Available:
07/01/2026
Closing Date:
01/06/2026
Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization and are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to race, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, religion, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law. We provide reasonable accommodations in our recruitment procedures for individuals experiencing a disability.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
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. The Executive Director supervises several Directors of Instruction in the implementation of instructional programs that serve twenty districts across four counties. Current programs include, but are not limited to, Professional Learning, Early Literacy, Migrant and Title III Education, Regional Educator Networks, Oregon Response to Instruction and Intervention, and Attendance Services. The Executive Director also leads our Integrated Programs work to support districts with technical assistance for Oregon Department of Education grant applications, implementation, and reporting. The Executive Director is an anti-racist agency-wide leader responsible for program vision, administration, standards, monitoring, accountability, and reporting within the mission and vision of the NWRESD.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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 years of successful experience managing people, programs, and services in the field of K‑12 education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
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.
Proficiency in the use of computer and internet-based applications, including email, internet software, Google Suite, and word processing (MS Word).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
A.
Lead and oversee the Instructional Services Department; provide technical assistance to the region’s 20 school districts on Student Investment Accounts, Integrated Programs, school improvement efforts, and teaching and learning; manage networks of educators across 20 school districts in professional learning areas including 9th Grade Success Network, Behavior, Attendance, Social Emotional Learning, K‑5 Reading, Instructional Coaching, Mentoring, and other instructional needs identified by component districts.
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.
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 and solicit its support in realizing the district’s mission.
Note: The description contained herein reflects general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.
NWRESD believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. The administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department. It is our expectation that every employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the ESD’s goals.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Postings current as of 12/20/2025 7:49:08 PM CST.
Need Help? We're here to help! For questions regarding position qualifications or application procedures, please contact Northwest Regional directly. For technical questions regarding the Applicant Tracking system, please contact the Applicant Tracking help desk using the Request Technical Help link below.
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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
Position Type:
Administrator / Employee
Date Posted:
12/19/2025
Location:
NWRESD - Washington Service Center
Date Available:
07/01/2026
Closing Date:
01/06/2026
Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization and are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to race, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, religion, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law. We provide reasonable accommodations in our recruitment procedures for individuals experiencing a disability.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
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. The Executive Director supervises several Directors of Instruction in the implementation of instructional programs that serve twenty districts across four counties. Current programs include, but are not limited to, Professional Learning, Early Literacy, Migrant and Title III Education, Regional Educator Networks, Oregon Response to Instruction and Intervention, and Attendance Services. The Executive Director also leads our Integrated Programs work to support districts with technical assistance for Oregon Department of Education grant applications, implementation, and reporting. The Executive Director is an anti-racist agency-wide leader responsible for program vision, administration, standards, monitoring, accountability, and reporting within the mission and vision of the NWRESD.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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 years of successful experience managing people, programs, and services in the field of K‑12 education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
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.
Proficiency in the use of computer and internet-based applications, including email, internet software, Google Suite, and word processing (MS Word).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
A.
Lead and oversee the Instructional Services Department; provide technical assistance to the region’s 20 school districts on Student Investment Accounts, Integrated Programs, school improvement efforts, and teaching and learning; manage networks of educators across 20 school districts in professional learning areas including 9th Grade Success Network, Behavior, Attendance, Social Emotional Learning, K‑5 Reading, Instructional Coaching, Mentoring, and other instructional needs identified by component districts.
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.
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 and solicit its support in realizing the district’s mission.
Note: The description contained herein reflects general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.
NWRESD believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. The administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department. It is our expectation that every employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the ESD’s goals.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Postings current as of 12/20/2025 7:49:08 PM CST.
Need Help? We're here to help! For questions regarding position qualifications or application procedures, please contact Northwest Regional directly. For technical questions regarding the Applicant Tracking system, please contact the Applicant Tracking help desk using the Request Technical Help link below.
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