Expanded Education Coordinator

North Central ESD; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Central Educational Service District in Washington state seeks an Expanded Education Coordinator to coordinate and support expanded learning initiatives across the NCESD region. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and project management to partner with districts, schools, and program staff.

The ideal candidate will travel regionally, provide technical assistance, and ensure alignment with funding sources like DiscoverWorks while meeting grant and program deadlines.

Qualifications

• This role requires a Bachelor's degree and a valid Washington teaching certificate.
• Experience in school or district leadership and program implementation is preferred.
• The candidate should manage multiple priorities while coordinating with grantees and staff.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills are essential for working with district leaders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support expanded learning initiatives across the NCESD region.
• Partner with superintendents, CFOs, site leaders, and district staff to align programs with funding and policy goals.
• Provide regional travel, technical assistance, and site visits during key program cycles.
• Monitor implementation details, deadlines, and grant management in collaboration with leadership.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Project management

Collaboration

Budgeting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Washington State Teaching Certification

Tools

DiscoverWorks

Job description

This position is a rare opportunity to join an exciting team. The regional North Central Educational Service District 171 (NCESD 171) is seeking a dynamic team player interested in making an impact in the lives of district staff as the Expanded Education Coordinator. The position coordinates and supports implementation of expanded learning initiatives and programs for the NCESD region.

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid Washington State Teaching Certification
• Experience in school/district leadership, program implementation, or comparable regional education support, with strong knowledge of how public school systems operate.
• Highly organized and precise, with the ability to manage multiple grantees, competing priorities, firm deadlines, and complex implementation details.
• A strong coach, communicator, and facilitator who can work effectively with Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, CFOs, site/program leaders, and other district staff.
• Knowledgeable about school district budgeting, financial processes, grant management, contracting, compliance, and the connection between fiscal and programmatic decisions.
• Able to understand how DiscoverWorks and other funding sources intersect with other district initiatives, systems, and local operating conditions and help grantees align accordingly.
• A proactive problem solver and thought partner who can independently address routine issues and recognize when escalation or specialized expertise is needed.
• Highly responsive, collaborative, flexible, and committed to shared project success across organizations and regions.
• Positioned with sufficient organizational authority and access to internal ESD leadership and expertise to coordinate timely support and make appropriate implementation decisions.
• Available for regional travel, technical assistance, convenings, and site visits during key phases of the program cycle.

Preferred

• Project and program management experience
• Grants management experience
• School administrative credentials and experience

Full Job Description: Expanded Education Coordinator