This job is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received. Portland Public Schools reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period.
Position Details
Portland Public Schools (PPS) is seeking talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences to lead change and inspire PPS students. At PPS, every employee, despite having different roles, is an educator. We hope to attract talented educators who model the core PPS Educator Essentials. With the District’s focus on eliminating systemic racism and its adverse impact on student learning, we seek to hire individuals who bring to our district a deep commitment to racial equity and social justice.
POSITION SUMMARY
Reconnection Services is the District’s primary dropout prevention and recovery program. The Student Success Advocate – Outreach Coordinator supports the District’s focus on reducing the student dropout rate and improving the high school graduation and completion rate by helping students reconnect to appropriate educational settings with a focus on postsecondary and workforce connections. The Outreach Coordinator will provide direct service, consultation, advocacy, and case management to identified middle and high school students.
For more information on Reconnection Services, please visit the program webpage: https://www.pps.net/Page/1230
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Conduct outreach to students and develop positive advocacy-oriented relationships.
Gather and review a wide variety of records, reports and related materials to assist in determining appropriateness and eligibility for designated schools and programs; gather information and prepare for, monitor and follow-up on process dialogues, agreements, and outcomes.
Participate in and dialogue with students, parents, caregivers, school administration, student support team- members and other stakeholders to motivate program participants to develop skills and attitudes that support student success; implement plans that meet identified needs and objectives.
Establish rapport; mentor, guide and monitor students, teams and program designees to facilitate effective programs and processes.
Collaborate with district staff, social services and other public agencies on student issues; facilitate or coordinate internal and external agency opportunities to improve the academic, social and/or emotional needs of assigned students and programs as appropriate.
Develop and maintain relationships with community-based organizations and agencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training and Experience
A Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Social Work or related field
Two years working with children and/or adolescents to affect positive academic, social and/or emotional life- skills behaviors is required.
Additional years of the required experience which demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities may be considered in lieu of the Bachelor’s Degree on a year-for-year basis.
Any other combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the candidate is likely to possess the skill, knowledge, ability and trait characteristics essential for this classification may be considered.
Special Requirements
Some positions in this classification may require the use of a personal automobile and possession of a valid driver’s license
Some positions in this classification may require variable work hours including evenings and weekends.
Some positions in this classification may require the ability to read, write and speak in a language other than English.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with and in the service of students and communities of color.
Experience working with and in the services of students impacted by the Juvenile Justice system.
Experience as a classroom teacher, school administrator, dean, or other relevant school-level experience.
Bilingual in Spanish, Russian, Somali, Vietnamese or other languages spoken in Portland Public Schools.
Master’s Degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Social Work or related field.
Benefits Information
Portland Public Schools (PPS) offers several competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to employees. Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and disability insurance, employee assistance program, 403(b) retirement savings plan and various leave and professional development programs. Depending on the insurance option selected by the employee, there may be an employee contribution toward insurance.
Portland Public Schools is a public employer and participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP). Eligible employees are required by statute to contribute 6% of salary on a pre-tax basis to OPSRP/IAP, after serving six months under a PERS employer.
For more information please visit our Benefits site at http://www.pps.net/Page/1635
PAY, LOCATION & STATUS
CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY:
This position is classified as a(n) Student Success Advocate on the Confidential, Professional and Management Salary Schedule for 260 day employees can be found here:
For more details, the complete Classification Specification can be viewed here
SALARY RANGE: $59,788 – $71,390
LOCATION: Kenton Campus
FTE: 1.0
WORK YEAR: 260
STATUS / FSLA: Non_Exempt
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