Student Management Specialist - 1.0 FTE (Temporary) - Ockley Green MS

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PPS strongly encourages and recommends everyone who is able, to be vaccinated and remain current on the COVID-19 vaccine.

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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

Director of Civil Rights: Dr. Bobby Cruz, bcruz@pps.net, 503-839-3660

Accessibility Statement

The Student Management Specialist (SMS), a teacher supervised by the school administrators, develops and conducts prevention strategies, behavior plans, and programs of intervention for students experiencing behavioral challenges in school. The SMS works closely with school staff to coach and develop staff skills in classroom management, conflict resolution, culturally responsive behavior systems, and building effective classroom community according to research-based practices. The SMS work will be grounded in the principles of restorative justice: in repairing harm, building peace and transforming students and staff experiences at school. The SMS will assist teachers in collecting data to be used to identify areas of strength and need. The SMS will participate in providing professional development for staff as well as meeting with parents and teachers to collaborate on student discipline matters. Additionally the Student Management Specialist will attend meetings for the purpose of in-service training and information sharing, coordinated by the Office of Special Youth Services.

Incumbents must be properly licensed by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission for assignment as a Professional Educator Teacher.

Knowledge of:

• Academic achievement standards that align to district goals and create a comprehensive, rigorous and coherent curricular program.
  
• Research-based instructional strategies and models for improving instructional practices.
  
• Existing and emerging education and instructional technologies and software.
  

Ability to:

• Advocate, model and implement Portland Public School's Educational Racial Equity policy.
  
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse backgrounds.
  
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
  
• Manage student behavior and maintain discipline in accordance with school, district and state policies, procedures and laws.
  
• Assign and grade class work, homework, projects, tests and assignments.
  
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
  
• Prepare classroom for class activities.
  
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
  
• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
  
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
  
• Provide appropriate feedback on work.
  
• Encourage parent and community involvement.
  
• Provide student information to authorized individuals in a timely manner.
  
• Participate in appropriate professional growth and extracurricular activities.
  
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
  
• Utilize relevant technologies to support and differentiate instruction.
  
• Welcome and empower students and families, including underrepresented families of color and those whose first language may not be English, as essential partners in student education.
  
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
  
• Update records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
  
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
  
• Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings.
  
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and caregivers regarding student progress and student needs.
  
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development.
  

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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