Career Center

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.

SPECIAL EDUCATION MISSION STATEMENT:
As a department, we are committed to reversing the trend of isolation and segregation of students with disabilities by ensuring all students have access to high quality instruction responsive to their needs and delivered by effective and culturally responsive educators within the Least Restrictive Environment. Our primary focus is to build capacity and to support staff members’ district wide to ensure effective instruction is the predictor of student outcomes.

THE HTMS VISION:

All Harriet Tubman Middle School students will become compassionate critical thinkers, able to collaborate and solve problems, and be prepared to lead a more socially just world.

THE HTMS MISSION:

To create and celebrate a nurturing, connected, and courageous school community that embraces, challenges, and supports students in their academic and social-emotional growth.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position provides support for students with complex mental health, behavioral, and educational needs who are enrolling in PPS following an extended absence from a public school setting. This position works collaboratively with families and community organizations to ensure that students return to PPS with proper IEP services and placements. The placement coordinator also provides consultation to school teams, families and community members in order to support students and families who are experiencing mental health crisis and other significant challenges.

WORK YEAR: 192 days, FTE: 1.0 FTE

To apply, please go to www.pps.net/jobs and search for job number 24759

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidate must hold any of the following
A TSPC Personnel Services License issued by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) with a School Counselor, School Psychologist or School Social Worker endorsement
A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) License issued by the Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers
A Professional License issued by the Oregon Board of Licensed Counselors and Therapists
Knowledge of classroom behavior management strategies, social skills curriculum, and NCI training.
Knowledge of community resources, understanding and interpreting psychological reports effectively to others, and provide family, individual, and group consultation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and/or experience in a similar classroom setting.
Bilingual/Bi-Cultural Chinese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese applicants are highly desirable.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Position requires the use of a personal automobile and possession of a valid Class C Oregon driver's license to drive to/from different locations.
Work hours may include on- and off-campus evening and weekend activities and meetings and district, school and student functions.