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Location: RAMS/ LENTS CAMPUS
Reports to: Science Teacher
Salary: $60,000 to $70,000 annually
*IMPORTANT: To be considered for this position, please follow the Application Instructions at the end of this job posting*
Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center (POIC) is a minority-led nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization providing the highest quality services in education, mentoring, family outreach, employment training and placement.
Established in 1968, POIC has been a beacon for communities of color for over 50 years. Today, POIC provides education and direct services to over 700 students and work trainees annually, 80% of whom are Black or Latinx.
- We believe all people have value.
- We believe all people can grow.
- We believe all people can contribute and build thriving communities.
Visit our website at www.portlandoic.org
What We Offer:
POIC offers a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment where everyone has the opportunity to grow. Our compensation and benefits package represent our commitment to employee health and financial wellness.
- Generous vacation/PTO policy
- Employer paid Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
- Employer paid Life and Long Term Disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option
- 403(b) Retirement Plan option
- Twelve paid Holidays per year
- Professional growth and advancement opportunities
Application Instructions:
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit:
1. Personal Statement that includes:
a. Why you are interested in working for POIC
b. How your skills and experience relate to this position
c. What you can contribute to our organization and the youth we serve
2. Resume
Summary
This position is responsible for classroom instruction, curriculum development and program growth activities by performing the following duties.
Job Duties
- Evaluates student academic and social progress.
- Maintains accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by law.
- Monitors the progress of individual students using school database system (Synergy).
- Works across all school sites to collaboratively develop a unique, engaging and rigorous curriculum.
- Develops and designs program features which will inspire students to develop new understandings about the interconnectedness between subject areas.
- Designs and adapts curriculum to meet the diverse needs of our student population.
- Prepares materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Develops auxiliary curriculum by working collaboratively with other teachers from across all school campuses.
- Confers with parents, guardians, caring adults as well as school community stakeholders regarding student progress and aid in the planning specific interventions.
- Performs the role of an advisor to a group of 15 students and helps to support individual student social and emotional growth and organizational skills.
- Maintains punctual, regular and predictable attendance.
- Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
- Respectfully takes direction from manager.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Education or related subject. Master’s degree, preferred. Experience working with high school youth in a school or community-based organization setting.
Certificates, Licenses and/or Registrations
Oregon Teacher License strongly preferred. Non-certified teachers may be considered with relevant and/or exceptional experience.
Please send your Personal Statement and Resume. Applicants who do not submit a Personal Statement that includes the requested information may be disqualified from consideration for the position.
POIC is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
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