June 09, 2023

Job Posting: Eugene School District 4J

The public school district in Western Oregon has opened a search for its first District Ombuds. The new position will serve over 16,000 enrolled K-12 students and their families, district employees, and community members. The full-time, 12-month position will practice to IOA standards and report to the superintendent's office.
Applicants must have a relevant Master’s degree (or an equivalent combination of skills, experience, and education), conflict resolution experience (at least 60 hours of mediation experience and 30 hours of facilitation experience), and training or prior experience as an Ombuds. Preferred qualifications include: experience working education and/or knowledge of education and employment law issues and supervisory experience. The position will pay $111,620 to $146,377 per year and applications are due by June 27, 2023. (SchoolJobs.com.)

3 comments:

  1. The very specific hours requirements (painfully minimal experience) all but screams "this job is reserved for a particular pre-identified internal candidate."

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    1. Can you say more about that? That is my concern, but I am not reading that as you are. I'd love to hear your thoughts!

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  2. I am also concerned about this particular requirement.

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