The Educator Advancement Council
Director Roles and Responsibilities
The Council is comprised of 21 directors with a broad range of voices, experiences, and perspectives from across the educator career continuum. As a statewide Council, the EAC intentionally seeks directors representing urban, suburban, rural and remote educators. Additionally, the EAC strives to have a Council that is racially, ethnically, culturally and linguistically diverse and reflective of Oregon’s educators and students.
EAC directors serve two-year terms, up to a maximum of two terms. Directors advise on policy making, budgetary decisions, planning and vision setting of EAC initiatives, as well as upholding the Council’s mission, vision, and values and actively employing the Oregon Department of Education Equity Lens.
Council meetings are currently monthly (format and times vary), with a once a year two-day retreat. All Council Directors are expected to be prepared for and participate in all Council meetings. The EAC Policies and Procedures Manual provides a complete description of the responsibilities of EAC directors.
State-permissible travel expenses are reimbursed and a provision for teacher substitute costs exists (see pages 11 and 12 of the manual).
Open Positions
We need your voice! Are you an experienced educator ready to create change? Are you looking for a way to help influence education across the state?
The Educator Advancement Council is seeking new Council Directors to fill vacant positions.
Current Open Seats:
Practicing Elementary School Teacher
Deadline to apply: August 1, 2025
Applications currently under review:
Practicing High School Teacher
Practicing Middle School Teacher
Practicing k-12 Administrator
As a Director, you will:
Work with education partners and leaders from across the state serving a two-year term
Add your voice/ideas to help influence state policy and help create change for Oregon Educators
Attend monthly meetings (virtual and in-person)
Have the opportunity to travel to innovative educational sites around the state
Learn more about the purpose and role of the EAC on our About Us webpage.
The thing I loved most was getting to see policy and legislation in action... while directly feeling those effects as a classroom teacher. The EAC opened a lot of doors for me to understand that not only was my experience valued, but my voice was necessary, and that I had agency I didn't have before to use my classroom experience and have teacher voice.
Former EAC Director Melissa Wilk
Elementary School Teacher
How to Apply
Individuals interested in applying are required to submit an application when open positions arise. Applications will be reviewed and evaluated by a subcommittee of current directors, who will consider how the applicant's background and experience complements the current work of the EAC, how the applicant’s values align with the charge of the EAC, and the applicant’s commitment to anti-racism and equity.
Application requirements
Application form, including applicant's information and seat they are applying to.
A written response to two questions about the applicant's experience and reasons for applying.
A letter of support from the applicant's employer. To view or download the letter of support form, click here. Applicants will submit this completed form with their application.
A recommendation from an individual. To view or download the recommendation form, click here. Applicants will submit this completed form with their application.