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Portland, United States
PPS strongly encourages and recommends everyone who is able, to be vaccinated and remain current on the COVID-19 vaccine.
This job is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on October 29th, with rolling reviews thereafter. Portland Public Schools reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period.
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
Basic Function:
Under general supervision, coordinate, develop, and implement workforce development, professional learning, and staff training programs for aspiring and current educators, administrators, and support staff. Plan and manage HR-sponsored training activities including onboarding, compliance, professional growth, and employee recognition. Oversee program logistics, budgets, and data tracking to ensure effective operations and alignment with district priorities. Collaborate across departments and with external partners to deliver learning experiences that advance a diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce. Support PPS’s Racial Equity and Social Justice commitments by facilitating training that promotes equitable practices and fosters belonging across all levels of the organization.
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.
Note: At the end of some of the duty statements there is an italicized “E” which identifies essential duties required of the classification. This is strictly for use in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Employment Standards:
Knowledge and Abilities:
Education, Training and Experience:
A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Education, Human Resources, Public Administration or a related field and two (2) years of experience coordinating, organizing, leading online and face to face events is required. Experience developing and coordinating adult professional development events is preferred. Experience in large public K-12 education setting is highly desirable.
Any other combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be considered.
Special Requirements:
Working Conditions:
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Persons with certain disabilities may be capable of performing the essential duties of this class with or without reasonable accommodation, depending on the nature of the disability.
Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with public contact or in a virtual environment. Work hours occasionally include irregular hours depending upon events.
Hazards: Potential conflict situations.
Physical Demands: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting with occasional classroom/meeting room settings; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; kneeling, bending at the waist, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to set-up and break down adult learning centers; retrieve and store training materials, files and supplies; lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying office equipment, supplies and materials weighing up to 25 pounds; repetitive hand movement and fine coordination to use a computer keyboard; emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and to keep all aspects of the job under control; hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone; seeing to read, prepare and assure the accuracy of documents.
Remote Work: Ad hoc.
Work Year(s): 260
Salary Grade: 23, $78,374 - $93,583
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
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