HS Career Coordinator - 1.0 FTE - Jefferson HS

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.

The District is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all its educational and employment activities. The District prohibits discrimination based on perceived or actual race; national or ethnic origin; color; sex; religion; age; sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; pregnancy; marital status; veteran’s status; familial status; economic status or source of income; mental or physical disability or perceived disability; or military service.

504 Coordinator: Katie Loewen, kloewen@pps.net, 503-916-3337 x63337
ADA Coordinator: Jey Buno, jbuno@pps.net, 503-916-3360
Title IX Program Manager: Bobby Cruz, bcruz@pps.net, 503-839-3660

Accessibility Statement

BASIC FUNCTION
The Career Coordinator is responsible for a broad range of career/interest related school and community activities. The Career Coordinator provides leadership, resource development, coordination and technical assistance in the implementation of school based and work-based career learning activities for students.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as the school's primary contact for career related learning in grades 9-12, under the supervision of the School Administrator.
• Works with school administrators and faculty to facilitate a systemic framework within the school to meet diploma requirements for Personalized Learning:
• Manages student progress and tracks completion of requirements including completion of Personalized Learning Requirements, Education Plan and Profile, Career Related Learning Experiences, Extended Application and Career Related Learning Standards as contained in Essential Skills components.
• Assists in data collection and maintenance of student proficiency in meeting district standards.
• Collaborates with staff to support student preparation in careers, workplace readiness and personal development.
• Assists counselors and staff to coordinate student access to the District’s approved career development tools.
• Coordinates career related learning experiences:
• Recruits and facilitates development and maintenance of community/business partnerships that provide career learning opportunities for students and teachers.
• Markets career learning opportunities to students and staff.
• Facilitates, coordinates, supervises and tracks student participation in career learning activities.
• Utilizes and supports the District's approved online career development database system.
• Develops/implements training activities and orientation programs for high school students to learn about community service and internship opportunities. Candidate will also show students how to be successful in the field.
• Creates/implements a communication plan with community/business partners to mentor student attendance & field concerns.
• Actively represents the school in the local community through participation in business/community organizations, presentations and attendance at appropriate meetings and activities.
• Assists elective teachers and administrators to identify strategies to strengthen the school's pathway program(s).
• Attends District department meetings and other planning sessions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of three years of experience working in a position requiring collaboration, partnership building and creative problem solving.
• 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Experience working with high school students and diverse populations.
• Knowledge of public secondary school organizations, policy and standard procedures.
• Knowledge of local community resources, industries, and community organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement career-related partnerships and activities with business/community and public schools.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, consultation and organizational skills and evidence of oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership in group process.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing social media and other related technologies.

Special Requirements:

Some positions in this classification may require the use of a personal automobile and possession of a valid Class C Oregon driver’s license.

SALARY: $34.27 - $46.32

WORK YEAR: 202 days

FTE: 1.0