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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. To learn more about Portland Public Schools, please visit the District website: here

BASIC FUNCTION

Under general direction, and reporting into the Office of Instruction and School Communities team, serve as a centralized integrator of district wide efforts to improve student success for every Black student. The Center for Black Student Excellence (CBSE) Director will serve as a subject matter expert in the culture, history, assets and educational issues of Black students, families and communities in Portland.

Serve as a liaison to the Center for Black Excellence and other PPS departments. The CBSE Director will work with internal and external stakeholders to plan the implementation of the community wide Center for Black Student Excellence, including the design and engagement process, internal academic planning and collaborate with the Office of School Modernization's bond planning process to align with the community and academic components of the Center.

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.

• In partnership with the Center for Black Excellence, cross-functional staff teams, community members and the PPS Innovation Studio, co-design, implement and manage a district wide plan for the Center for Black Student Excellence that aligns with the PPS vision, mission, theory of action, strategic plan and instructional priorities.
• Assist in, develop and track program work plans; provide written and oral communications on program and projects' timelines, status, deadlines and completion; create and follow change control procedures and systems, review completed work and work in progress for functionality and advise administration on status of projects and any problems impeding completion.
• Participate in, lead and provide consultancy for cross-functional teams across the organization to ensure student success.
• Work with school communities, culturally specific community partners and the PPS Office of Research, Assessment and Accountability to ensure all Black students are represented accurately in data and understanding of needs, assets and educational growth and achievement.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and community partners to ensure alignment with the district wide plan for the Center for Black Student Excellence.
• Coordinate with the cross-functional teams and community partners to ensure culturally appropriate content, materials, and support are provided to CBSE school communities.
• Research, analyze and report on best practices to support Black students and ensure continuous improvement throughout the district.
• Develop and implement qualitative and quantitative reporting that documents the district's efforts to ensure Black student success.
• Work with the Instruction and School Communities (ISC) division to develop and mentor teachers and teacher leaders; provide leadership in the development of programs and strategies to attain racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic integration, gender equity, and improve human relations among students, educators, parents, community partners, and district stakeholders.
• Work with Black students and families in gathering feedback on the CBSE program design and implementation.
• 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.
• Collaborate with various departments including but not limited to Community Engagement, Communications, Family Partnerships, Government Relations, Human Resources, Office of School Modernization, Office of Teaching and Learning, Office of School Performance to lead and participate in the development of resolutions to problems and issues raised in community engagement processes that are grounded in their expertise, apprise district leadership of stakeholder opinions and concerns leveraging data, and advise district leadership around pathways forward.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Critical Race Theory and Culturally Responsive and Culturally sustaining pedagogy
• Knowledge of the Black History in Oregon, Portland and the United States; knowledge and understanding of PPS' Black student and family experiences and context.
• Ability to represent the district and serve as a liaison to the Center for Black Excellence efforts, culturally specific organizations and community leaders in alignment with the values of district and in a professional manner befitting the formality of the role.
• Knowledge and understanding of the OR Department of Education's African American Student Success Plank and ability to integrate key components with PPS vision, mission, theory of action, strategic plan and diversity, equity and inclusion work.
• Knowledge of PPS vision, mission, theory of action, strategic plan, and PPS' Educational Equity Policy.
• Ability to leverage personal and professional relationships in service of Black student achievement.
• Ability to interpret policy and make decisions within a defined set of guidelines.
• Ability to coordinate and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders to affect positive outcomes.
• Ability to Monitor and report on individual and group student plans and progress.
• 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 Schools Racial Equity Initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and orally.
• Strong facilitation and collaboration skills, ability to work with diversity of stakeholders both internal and external to PPS.
• Work collaboratively with a multitude of stakeholders, including parents, caregivers, students, district staff and community partners. Supervise the work of assigned staff, providing work direction, guidance and training.
• Participate in department, school, district and community meetings.
• Knowledge of Research design methods and assessment techniques.
• Ability to research, compile, analyze and verify data and prepare reports.
• 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.
• Strong project management and organization skills.

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 please visit our Benefits site at http://www.pps.net/Page/1635