Student Success Advocate - 1.0 FTE - Indian Education Services

Posting Timeline

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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.

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. To learn more about the District, please visit the PPS website.

• Participate in the development, implementation and monitoring of programs, standards, objectives and goals for assigned students and programs; collaborate with district and school staff to monitor progress and effectiveness of assigned activities; recommend and implement improvement strategies as appropriate; communicate, progress and concerns with designated district staff, social services providers, parents, families and caregivers, as appropriate.
• Gather and review a wide variety of records, reports and related materials to assist in determining appropriateness and eligibility for designated 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 Indian Education program participants in a culturally affirming way that will help develop skills and attitudes to support their 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.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the Portland Public Schools Equity Initiative by developing a thorough knowledge and application of the district Racial Educational Equity Policy 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.
• Partner with community stakeholders and businesses to help create leadership opportunities, community service, educational projects, personal growth and similar experiences to support their cultural identity.
• Participate in trainings, in-services, workshops and meetings related to assigned activities; serve on a variety of district and community committees as assigned.
• Create, maintain and distribute a variety of records, reports, lists and files including confidential materials.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Child and adolescent psychology and behaviors. Research design methods and assessment techniques. Conflict resolution techniques.
• One-on-one and group facilitation techniques.
• Multi-cultural and multi-ethnic communities within and surrounding the PPS boundaries. Oral and written communication techniques.
• Crisis management and intervention theories and techniques. Report writing and recordkeeping methods.
• Computer and software technologies.

• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with K-12 students from diverse backgrounds, primarily Native American students.
• Build rapport, mentor and guide children and adolescents.
• Meet the academic, social and emotional needs of historically underserved youth, primarily Native students. . Coordinate and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders to affect positive outcomes. Monitor and report on individual and group student plans and progress.
• Interpret policy and make decisions within a defined set of guidelines. Communicate clear objectives for assigned programs and activities.
• Deliver a high-level of customer service to district students and stakeholders. Advocate, model, learn and implement Portland Public School's Racial Equity Initiative specifically related to the unique Urban Native experience. Research, compile and verify data and prepare reports.
• Work with situations and people in crisis and de-escalate conflict. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Assure efficient and timely completion of office and program projects and activities. Stay current on practices and trends in K-12 public education.
• Work collaboratively with a multitude of stakeholders, including parents, caregivers, students, district staff and community partners.
• Participate in department, school, district and community meetings.
• Read, interpret, communicate and implement a variety of complex laws, guidelines, initiatives and policies. Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate discretion, initiative and good judgment.
• Operate a variety of office machines, technologies and software.

• Two years working with children and/or adolescents to affect positive academic, social and/or emotional life- skills behaviors is required. Experience serving the needs of a richly diverse student and community population is highly desirable.
• 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.

• Experience working with Native communities
• Relationship with Native communities
• Experience sharing cultural knowledge

• 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.

• This position is classified as Student Success Advocate, Pay Grade 18, on the Non-Represented, Confidential, Professional and Management Employees salary schedule FLSA Non-Exempt.
• The Non-Represented Confidential Professional Management and Employees Salary Schedule for 260 day employees can be found here.
• For more details, the complete Classification Specification can be viewed here.
• Work Year: 260 days
• Salary Range: $64,667 - $77,216