Job Description
EMPLOYMENT TERMS
: Full-time position PRIMARY DUTY
The Project Assistant will work at Northwest Missouri State University as part of the NWRPDC regional team to support school districts in the region to ensure high academic achievement for all students. The primary responsibility of the Project Assistant will be to provide direct instruction and support to building leaders, classroom teachers, special education teachers, and school districts in evidence-based instructional practice, collaborative and data team processes, and in developing and implementing a collaborative system with a clear focus on results and learning for all to ensure academic success. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
To build the capacity of school districts through professional development activities and on-site consultation. The Curriculum and Instruction Project Assistant will: 1. Be responsible for working with the schools within (and outside) of the 15-county Northwest Regional Professional Development Center area to provide professional development. 2. Be responsible for training and support services to identified districts/schools in order to develop systemic processes that support academic achievement. 3. Drive to and from the district/school in order to provide training/coaching for a minimum of six hours, providing a car for said travel. 4. Use a high level of technology tools for presentation and communication purposes. 5. Lift and transport presentation equipment and materials. 6. Prepare and submit data, documentation, and written reports as requested. 7. Attend RPDC, Field Staff, and other required state meetings. 8. Perform other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Master's in Education Certification/License:
Driver's License Experience:
Five years of successful teaching experience as a teacher and/or an administrator in general education; successful experience in collaborating in a variety of learning opportunities and in training of adult learners Skills:
Demonstrated ability to communicate and express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish rapport and effective working relationships with local school district personnel, university staff, and RPDC personnel; ability to use technology for word processing, recordkeeping, and presentations; knowledge and experience analyzing standardized assessment data; knowledge of research-based effective teaching and behavior management strategies for general education and special education; knowledge and successful experience in organizing and providing effective professional development practices to improve student performance; skills in presenting, facilitating, coaching and mentoring Other:
Ability to travel daily, including overnight, within Missouri and occasionally out of state. WORKING CONDITIONS
This position may work various hours to meet the needs of the department. Travel is required, within (and outside) of region. Some overnight stays may occur. EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED
Standard office equipment, technology applications such as Microsoft, Google and Zoom, including presentation materials. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must have the ability to lift 40 lbs. Must be able to drive. COMMUNITY
Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city's website at www.maryville.org. UNIVERSITY
With an enrollment of more than 8,500 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus and through Northwest Online. Founded in 1905, Northwest boasts a high retention rate and a graduation rate in the 95th percentile among its peers. Additionally, results of the Ruffalo Noel Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory show Northwest students are more satisfied than students at national peers, and 78 percent of Northwest students report they would repeat their university experience, compared to 75 percent of students surveyed nationally at their respective institutions. Furthermore, the University is a national model for student success and career placement, with 93 percent of bachelor's degree earners and 98 percent of master's degree earners securing employment or continuing their education within six months of completing a degree at Northwest, according to the most recent data. Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jumpstart on their careers while maintaining competitive tuition rates and generous financial assistance to help minimize the financial barriers students may face when pursuing a college degree. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area, a partnership with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency or Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency. In conjunction with its emergency and disaster management program, Northwest organizes and hosts Missouri Hope, an annual mass casualty training exercise that attracts first responders and emergency workers from throughout the nation and provides hands-on training in preparation for a natural disaster. The University's vibrant and diverse learning community also offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, saving students an estimated $6,900 over four years. Northwest offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu/aboutus/facts/. APPLICATION DEADLINE
May 29, 2026 DATE AVAILABLE
Immediately TO APPLY
Follow the steps of the online application process. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1121 or email ewilmes@nwmissouri.edu if more information is needed regarding the process.
