Job Description
Posting Timeline
This job is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received. Portland Public Schools reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period.
Position Details
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: Marquita Guzman,mguzman@ 971-393-8633
• ADA Coordinator: Jey Buno, jbuno@, 503-916-3360
• Title IX Program Manager: Liane O'Banion,lobanion@, 503-568-2646
Accessibility Statement
Conflict/Complaint Resolution Process
DISTRICT MISSION:
At PPS, our goal is that by the end of elementary, middle and high school every student by name is meeting or exceeding academic standards and is fully prepared to make productive life decisions.
DISTRICT PROFILE:
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Key points of the job description for a Varsity Head Coach: • High ethical and professional standards.
• Direct a successful grade 9-12 program and oversee all facets of an entire community youth program.
• 3 years of High School coaching experience
• Be a role model for high school student-athletes.
• Cooperate with other school-sponsored sports by encouraging student-athletes to compete in other programs.
• Develop and implement an off-season program.
• Lead student-athletes in the support of other Portland Public Schools athletics and activities.
The Head Coach will be responsible for the following: • Manage all aspects of the high school program including training, practice schedules and routines.
• Hire and oversee a staff of assistant coaches
• Provide regular communication with parents/families
• Regularly track the academic progress of all student athletes in the program and facilitate necessary supports to ensure their academic eligibility.
• Cooperate with other school-sponsored sports and encourage athletes to compete in other programs.
• Develop and implement an off-season program for athletics.
All new hired coaches will need to complete the following prior to employment:
• NFHS/ASEP Certification
• First Aid Card (CPR and AED trained)
• District Fingerprinting/Criminal check
• Completion of OSAA Concussion Test
• Completion of ODE Steroid Test
• Completion of OSAA Heat Test
• *Head Up Football
• *Cheer and Dance/Drill Spirit Safety Training
• Completion of Portland Public School District paperwork and trainings.
Applicant will be asked to apply online at our website and include the following:
• A cover letter detailing your experience.
• A current resume.
• A minimum of three letters of recommendation/reference.
All PPS job offers are contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check, including fingerprinting and criminal records.
Benefits Information
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 moreinformation about additional benefits or compensation options by employee group, please visit our website at: