Position Details
THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION FOR GRADES K-5 SUMMER ACCELERATION ACADEMY PROGRAM
Qualified Mental Health Provider
LOCATION, DATES, HOURS
PROGRAM START DATE (First Day Students in Session): July 1st, 2024
PROGRAM END DATE (Last Day Students in Session): August 1st, 2024
EMPLOYEE START DATE: June 24th, 2024
EMPLOYEE END DATE: August 2nd, 2024
TRAINING DATES : June 24th - June 28th (all staff)
DUTY DAYS/HOURS: Monday - Friday; 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
LOCATIONS: Arleta, Atkinson, Boise-Eliot, Capitol Hill, Faubion, James John, Peninsula, Rigler, Sabin, Vestal, Whitman
CONTINGENCIES:
All positions are contingent on enrollment of students. It is essential that applicants remain available until the registration process is complete. We will, however, make earlier commitments as definite positions become evident.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Summer Acceleration Academy (SAA) is a supplemental summer academic program located at 11 sites across this district this summer. Each of these sites is a "hub" site and will serve priority students from that school and neighboring school communities. Classrooms will be organized by grade-level and will each support about 15 students in reading, math, and STEAM curriculum (curriculum and lesson plans provided for teaching staff). PPS staff from any site can apply to work at a Summer Acceleration Academy hub.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide consultation to school teams and families to develop crisis intervention plans, safety plans and provide community resources for students and families in crisis
• Provide consultation and support to school staff in supporting students with complex mental health needs
• Create and maintain partnerships with community based organizations and agencies, state and county agencies, hospitals and other school districts/programs
• Manage and support all aspects of complex cases for out of district or privately placed PPS students.
• Provide consultation on IEP services, accommodations, interventions and placement to school teams, regional sped teams and other PPS departments
• Consultation/Liaison on Special Education Law and procedures to outside agencies and organizations that work with students and families,

MINIMMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidate must hold any of the following
  • A TSPC Personnel Services License issued by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) with a School Counselor, School Psychologist or School Social Worker endorsement
  • A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) License issued by the Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers
  • A Professional License issued by the Oregon Board of Licensed Counselors and Therapists
• Knowledge of classroom behavior management strategies, social skills curriculum, and NCI training.
• Knowledge of community resources, understanding and interpreting psychological reports effectively to others, and provide family, individual, and group consultation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and/or experience in a similar classroom setting.

PAY RATE: Current PPS PAT Educators who hold a regular school year position will be paid their current hourly rate of pay, but not less than the hourly summer school rate.All other hires (including current PAT Educators in a temporary assignment) will be paid$47.25 per hour.
This job is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received. The PPS Human Resources Department reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period