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Administrative Office of the CourtsCareer OpportunityCOURT EDUCATION PROFESSIONALPOSITION:SALARY:COURT EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL$48,396 TO $63,468/ per year DOQWhere is AOC Located?The Administrative Office of the Courts islocated in Olympia, Washington, onInterstate 5 between Seattle, Washingtonand Portland, Oregon. Olympia and thesurrounding Thurston County area offernumerous social, recreational, educationaland cultural opportunities. Naturalfeatures include Puget Sound, theOlympic National Park to the west, andMt. Rainier to the east. Mount St. Helensand the Pacific Ocean beaches are withina 2 hour drive of the city.AOC PROFILE:The Administrative Office of the Courts(AOC) is a department of the WashingtonState Supreme Court. Established bystate statute in 1957, the mission of theAOC is to advance the efficient andeffective operation of the WashingtonState judicial system.The AOC carries out its mission throughformulation of policy and legislativeinitiatives, court technology development,educational programs, and programsupport for 428 Washington judges andtheir staff. The AOC draws its employeesfrom a wide range of professionsincluding legal, information technology,research, education, and judicialadministration.The agency is administered by anexecutive team that is committed tomaintaining a dedicated and diverseworkforce that provides the highestquality of customer service andcontinuously develops strategies forimproving the performance andeffectiveness of the court system inWashington.LOCATION:Olympia, WashingtonOPENS: June 25, 2008CLOSES: July 14, 2008This recruitment will be used to fill two currentvacancies in the Court Education Services Section ofthe Judicial Services Division.Position Profile:• Reports to the Court Education Services Managerproviding professional education services to theWashington Court community.• Responsible decision making is expected within thescope of projects and responsibilities as defined bythe Court Education Services Manager. Work isperformed in collaboration with members of thecourt community and Administrative Office of theCourts staff.• As an education professional this position mayassign and/or review the work of EducationAssistants and clerical staff for specifiedassignments, programs and projects.• Work is performed independently at an expert levelof professionalism exercising independent judgmentand decision making within specified areas ofresponsibility.Essential Activities:• Responsible for conducting education needsanalysis and defining the scope of content anddelivery for education programs, individual trainingcourses and general education support to theWashington Courts community.1

Administrative Office of the CourtsCareer OpportunityCOURT EDUCATION PROFESSIONALEssential Activities (continued)• Responsible for providing professional delivery ofeducation programs and individual training classes.• Provides professional evaluations of course contentand faculty presentation for the delivery ofeducation programs and training classes.AOC Offers…‣ A comprehensive benefitspackage;‣ Membership in the PublicEmployees’ Retirement System;and‣ Opportunities to participate inthe Deferred Compensation andDependent Care AssistancePrograms.Benefits:‣ The state of Washington offers acomprehensive benefitspackage, including health,dental, life and long-termdisability insurance‣ Vacation leave‣ Sick leave‣ Shared leave‣ Family – Medical Leave‣ Military and Civil leave‣ Eleven paid holidays per year‣ A state retirement plan‣ Deferred Compensation Program‣ Deferred College TuitionProgram (GET)• Develops and designs curriculum for educationprograms and individual training courses.• Creates and maintains a resource library of relevantteaching materials and exercises used in thedelivery of education programs and trainingcourses.• Develops and maintains education and trainingmaterials for use as online resources to the courtcommunity.• Provides guidance and direction to EducationAssistants to secure appropriate facilities foreducation programs, training courses and events.• Provides professional on-site support at educationprograms and conferences as deemed necessary bythe Court Education Services Manager.• As assigned, provides professional support tocommittees as subject matter experts on thedevelopment and delivery of education programsand/or presentations.Key CompetenciesDemonstration of expert knowledge, skills andabilities in the following areas:• Adult learning theory and application• Independent design and delivery of projects andprograms from inception through evaluation• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectivelyand collaboratively with internal and externalclients2

Administrative Office of the CourtsCareer OpportunityCOURT EDUCATION PROFESSIONALSend materials to:Submit materials by email, fax, or postalservice to:Washington State Administrative Officeof the CourtsAttention Human Resources Office1206 Quince St SEP.O. Box 41170Olympia, WA 98504-1170email: Kathy.Erickson@courts.wa.govKey Competencies (continued)• Effective use of production and educationalsoftware and hardware tools• Rapid learning and adaptation to new technology• Professional rapport with members of theWashington Court community• Clear and appropriate verbal and writtencommunication• Determination of appropriate methods andtimelines necessary to achieve a stated purpose• Develop appropriate action step to meetobjectives.• Learn and implement new concepts, adapt tochange, communicate policies and procedures• Professional instruction and curriculumdevelopment• Work independently and cooperatively• Maintain effective relationships• Organize multiple tasks and priorities• Recognize and resolve conflictsor fax 360-586-4409.Application materials will be screened forthe purposes of determining who will beselected for an interview.The Administrative Office of the Courts isan Equal Employment OpportunityEmployer.QualificationsA Bachelor's degree in education or closely related fieldAND;• Demonstration of two (2) years of progressivelyresponsible related experience in education.A combination of education and experiencedemonstrating a working knowledge and globalunderstanding of education methodology,program/project coordination, court business practices,and/or Judicial Information System (JIS) applicationsmay be substituted for education and/or experiencerequirements.To be Considered for This Position, Please Submit:• A cover letter (specifying how you meet the qualificationsof the position (no more than two pages);• A chronological resume including: dates and totalmonths/years in each position held for each previousemployer; and• A list of three professional references from differentemployers (current and past supervisors preferred).3