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Portland YouthBuilders (PYB) is a small alternative high school and job training program dedicated to serving young adults, ages 17-24 who want to transform their lives. PYB’s focus is on assisting our students to complete high schoolwith a GED or Diploma, obtain job readiness skills, become critical thinkers and community leaders, develop a viable career pathway, and take the first steps to achieving their goals beyond this program. Further, PYB aims to support students through the completion of their post-secondary education and training goals. At PYB, staff and students are committed to preparing ALL students to be successful in college, post-secondary training, and the work place.

PYB seeks an Education Manager experienced in teaching and learning at the secondary level for at-risk, low-income young people. This position requires a strong commitment to high academic expectations for all students, the ability to support and further the vision of a PYB academic program that prepares students for success in college, and to build/maintain successful partnerships with community organizations, school districts, and post-secondary institutions. The Education Manager leads the PYB Instructors Team and should have strong facilitation skills and curriculum mapping and development skills. In addition, as a member of the PYB Management Team, the Education Manager position requires someone who contributes to the shared leadership and mission of the organization.

Reports To: Executive Director

Salary: $30,000-$32,500 for .60 FTE

Employment Status: Regular, Exempt

Benefits*: Six weeks paid vacation during school closures (4 weeks, typically in July and 2 weeks in December), prorated based on length of service; most state-recognized holidays plus 1 personal day/month $500/month contribution to  afeteria plan for health care benefits, retirement savings, and/or flexible spending account; dynamic environment with great team of students and staff *All benefits will be prorated for .60 FTE

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Education Manager will foster strong relationships with the Instructors Team and further the current work towards ensuring student success in college through challenging, engaging, social justice  urriculum aligned with college expectations.

Curriculum and Instruction:

alignment around college expectations, social justice themes, and meeting the varied student learning styles,

challenges, and strengths.

relevant professional development, and fostering a teaching community of reflective practitioners.

Administration:

Diploma or GED.

Stay up-to-date on state and local graduation requirements, GED preparation requirements.

Monitor PYB progress on grant-funded projects and write required grant reports

Assess PYB eligibility for education-related grants and write/co-write grant proposals

Organizational Leadership:

Serve on PYB Management Team

Partnerships:

Develop and deepen PYB partnerships with school districts, community-based organizations, etc.

College and explore opportunities for additional partnerships with post-secondary institutions

Master’s degree in education or related field from an accredited university

Minimum five years working in a secondary or higher education setting preferred.

Knowledge of best practices in secondary curriculum and instruction for underserved populations

Knowledge of state and local high school diploma standards and GED preparation

Experience with post-secondary education preparedness/retention for underserved populations

Demonstrated experience and competency working with a diverse population.

The ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with people from diverse backgrounds

Strong written and speaking skills required.

Excellent organizational skills, multi-tasking abilities and the ability to improvise and work through uncertainties.

Capacity to collaborate with colleagues in order to facilitate student success.

Valid Oregon Driver’s License