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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.

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. To learn more about Portland Public Schools, please visit the District website: here.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under general supervision, responsible for the development, management and implementation of the community co-created Center for Black Student Excellence (CBSE). Serve as a content expert and lead in district wide efforts to improve student success for every Black student. Serve as subject matter expert in culture, history, assets and educational assets of Black students, families and communities in Portland.

The CBSE Program Manager will lead collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement the community-wide Center for Black Student Excellence, including developing design and engagement processes, internal academic planning with the Office of Teaching and Learning, and collaboration with the Office of School Modernization's bond planning process to align with the community and academic components of the Center.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

This description does not describe all duties performed. This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed.

• Lead and provide consultancy for cross-functional teams across the organization and community partners to ensure student success and alignment with the vision for the Center for Black Student Excellence.
• In partnership with the cross-functional staff teams, community members and the PPS Innovation Studio, co-design and implement programmatic elements of the vision for the Center for Black Student Excellence that aligns with the PPS vision, mission, theory of action, strategic plan and instructional priorities.
• Develop and manage program work plans; provide written and oral communications on program and projects' timelines, status, deadlines and completion; create and follow change control procedures and systems, review completed work and work in progress for functionality and advise administration on status of projects and any problems impeding completion.
• Lead collaboration and communication with cross-functional teams and community members to ensure culturally appropriate content, materials, and support are provided to CBSE school communities.
• Lead efforts to partner with Black students, families, and community members to gather feedback on the CBSE program design and implementation.
• Lead collaboration with internal and external stakeholders in order to make recommendations for the development of resolutions based on feedback from community engagement processes.
• Develop and maintain an accessible communication strategy across multiple channels, including the use of technology solutions to amplify efforts to support Black student success and opportunities for community participation.
• Develop and host community gatherings to improve relations between district staff, families, community members, and community partners in service of Black student excellence.
• Research, analyze and report on best practices to support Black students and ensure continuous improvement throughout the district.
• May administer program budgets, as assigned.
• Direct the performance of assigned staff.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the Portland Public Schools Racial Equity and Social Justice Commitment by developing a thorough knowledge and application of the district Racial Educational Equity Policy, the PPS RESJ Framework and Plan, and the PPS RESJ Partnerships Investment Strategy and other board policies; participate in staff development, in-services and trainings related to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and in K – 12 education; model appropriate behaviors; develop, recommend and implement improvements to educational practices with awareness and understanding of their impact in a racially and culturally diverse community.

Knowledge of:

• Culture, history, assets and educational assets of Black students, families and communities in Portland.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Elements of effective supervision.
• Computer and software technologies.
• Understanding of organizational development and diversity, equity and inclusion
• Best practices and techniques for designing and implementing best practices to ensure racial equity and social justice.
• State and federal laws that pertain to school discipline. School district discipline, substance use, search, and special education policies.

Ability to:

• Demonstrate a deep commitment to racial equity and social justice.
• Lead and work collaboratively with a multitude of stakeholders, including parents, caregivers, students, district staff and community partners to affect positive outcomes.
• Experience and credibility as a leader in an environment where the ability to influence, work across a complex matrix, and build relationships is critical.
• Interpret policy and make decisions within a defined set of guidelines.
• Communicate clear objectives for assigned programs and activities.
• Demonstrate strong program and project management skills, and ability to operationalize and scale programs.
• Advocate, model, learn and implement Portland Public Schools Racial Equity Initiatives.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate metrics, research, and trends into strategy and improvement opportunities
• Supervise the work of assigned staff, providing work direction, guidance and training.
• Use a variety of technologies and software programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, PeopleSoft, district payroll systems and other software programs.

EDUCATOIN AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Social Work or related field is required.
• Experience: Three (3) years working with children and/or adolescents to effect positive academic, social and/or emotional life-skills behaviors or one (1) year as a Program Supervisor or two (2) years as a Student Advocate is required.
• A Master’s degree in one of the identified fields will substitute for one year of experience in a lead or supervisory role.
• Any other combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be considered.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work hours may include on- and off-campus evening and weekend activities and meetings and district, school and student functions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Persons with certain disabilities may be capable of performing the essential duties of this class with or without reasonable accommodation, depending on the nature of the disability.

Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in both an office setting and on a school campus environment with extensive student, parent and public contact and frequent interruptions

Hazards: Potential conflict situations.

Physical Demands: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; kneeling, bending at the waist, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to retrieve and store files and supplies; lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying office equipment, supplies and materials weighing up to 25 pounds; repetitive hand movement and fine coordination to use a computer keyboard; hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone; seeing to read, prepare and assure the accuracy of documents.

Remote Work Eligibility: Ad-hoc

CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY:

This position is classified as Student Success Program Manager, Pay Grade 32, on the Non-Represented, Confidential, Professional and Management Employees salary schedule FLSA Exempt.

The Non-Represented Confidential Professional Management and Employees Salary Schedule for 260 day employees can be found here. A full review of the Classification Specification can be viewed here.

SALARY RANGE: $91,373- $109,104

This position is a 260 day work year.

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 about additional benefits or compensation options by employee group, please visit our website at: https://www.pps.net/Page/1635