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Description

Hours: M-F, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Salary: $ 92,500- DOE

*IMPORTANT: To be considered for this position, please follow the Application Instructions at the end of this job posting*

*COVID-19 considerations:

This position is subject to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) mandate requiring all employees to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or qualification for a medical or religious exemption. Failure to do so will disqualify you from employment.

About Us:

Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center + Rosemary Anderson High School (POIC + RAHS) is a minority-led nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization providing the highest quality services in education, mentoring, family outreach, employment training and placement.

Established in 1968, POIC + RAHS has been a beacon for communities of color for over 50 years. Today, POIC + RAHS provides education and direct services to over 700 students and work trainees annually, 80% of whom are Black or Latinx.

- We believe all people have value.

- We believe all people can grow.

- We believe all people can contribute and build thriving communities.

Visit our website at www.portlandoic.org

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for directing and coordinating educational, administrative, and counseling activities of the school by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Duties

1.       Guides the development of school curriculum, policies, systems, and structures.

2.       Develops clear, measurable goals focused on critical needs leading to school-wide improvement.

3.       Builds and establishes a strong school culture focused on building leadership capacity of all staff members.

Job Duties

-         Coordinates procedures in connection with broad facets of POIC programs.

-         Develops and maintains a knowledge base of pedagogical practices (including but not limited to: Understanding by Design, Project Based Learning, Differentiated Instruction, and Academic Mindsets).

-         Ensures instructional staff understands and work to develop classrooms and curricula that support RAHS mission and effectively reach all students.

-         Stays current on local and national trends and best practices in both alternative and traditional education.

-         Ensures the maintenance and upkeep of facilities while working collaboratively with other operational staff.

-         Upholds all school regulations in accordance with POIC practices and protocols.

-         Monitors school security and safety.

-         Develops and coordinates school calendar and events.

-         Oversees administrative duties including but not limited to: budget, grant management, and human resources.

-         Advocates for at-risk youth and their families, enabling them to gain access to resources and support services.

-         Manages, analyzes, and reports data for individual student progress and school-wide improvement.  

-         Develops new strategies for monitoring and charting student social and emotional growth.

-         Oversees student behavioral and academic disciplinary procedures in consultation with POIC/RAHS management and staff.

-         Aligns students and families with support services within the POIC framework and with outside agencies.

-         Works collaboratively with POIC program directors to develop organizational strategy and direction.

-         Develops and maintains partnerships with local agencies, school districts and organizations.

-         Promotes the mission and vision of the organization to schools, the community stakeholders, and partnering agencies.

-         Stays current with research and literature in the field of education, school leadership and management techniques.

-         Develops innovative strategies to support students and families served by POIC.

-         Possesses demonstrated record of effective people and project management.

-         Upholds effective consensus-building and negotiation skills.

-         Maintains flexible mindset focused on continuous school improvement.

-         Works with staff to develop, implement, monitor and adjust school wide and individual student plans and interventions.

-         Ensures that all stakeholders understand school wide goals and objectives.

-         Engages partnering districts in ongoing conversations about traditionally marginalized communities through the lens of advocacy and support.

-         Communicates RAHS program needs and opportunities within the broader POIC organization.

-         Consults with students and families regarding student progress.

-         Develops trusting relationships with students and families and works with staff to positively resolve conflict at school and in the community.

-         Supports teaching staff in the development of engaging and relevant curriculum using assessment to drive and shape new instructional practices.

-         Creates buy-in among faculty for actions required to promote high standards of learning and engagement.

-         Creates clear expectations for faculty to maintain high standards for student learning.

-         Maintains careful, detail-oriented data management and analysis skills.

-         Evaluates and provides consistent and thoughtful feedback to teaching and support staff.

-         Excels in staff management and interpersonal interaction, engaging and developing others through servant leadership practices, maintains strong ability to lead others with differing levels of experience, and the ability to teach and be taught by staff.

-         Adheres to organization-s equity policy.

-         Ensures that staff and participants from all cultural, linguistic, and gender groups are welcomed and served.

-         Maintains punctual, regular and predictable attendance.  

-         Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.

-         Respectfully takes direction from manager.

-         Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employees or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Experience/Education Requirements:

Bachelor-s degree or equivalent in education or related field required, Master-s degree preferred. Seven to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Three or more years of teaching at-risk high school students and five or more years of leading and coaching adults. Experience in a variety of school settings and is familiar with standard practices and polices characteristic of public and private schools/organizations. Experience working restoratively with students with emotional and behavior struggles.

What We Offer:

POIC + RAHS offers a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment where everyone has the opportunity to grow. Our compensation and benefits package represents our commitment to employee health and financial wellness.

- Generous vacation/PTO policy

- Employer paid Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

- Employer paid Life and Long Term Disability insurance

- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option

- 403(b) Retirement Plan option

- Twelve paid Holidays per year

- Professional growth and advancement opportunities

Application Instructions:

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit:

1.       Personal Statement that includes:

a.       Why you are interested in working for POIC + RAHS

b.       How your skills and experience relate to this position

c.       What you can contribute to our organization and the youth we serve

2.       Resume

Please send your Personal Statement and Resume to jobs@portlandoic.org with the job title in the subject line. Applicants who do not submit a Personal Statement that includes the requested information may be disqualified from consideration for the position.

POIC + RAHS is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.