Facilitation and Learning Manager Job Posting
At Open School Inc., we advocate greatness. We are an education nonprofit in service for over 50 years. We operate an alternative high school in East Multnomah County and an education-based wrap-around support program that serves students enrolled in Portland Public Schools. We believe all students can learn in an environment that meets them where they are and celebrates their unique skills, background, and gifts. We envision a community where every student thrives regardless of race or zip code.
Equity Statement
At Open School Inc., we recognize that there is an historic and persistent opportunity gap between white students and students of color; closing that opportunity gap while raising the achievement of all students is a top priority of our organization. Race must cease to be a reliable predictor of students’ achievement and success. In order to achieve this goal, we are committed to creating and fostering racial diversity and inclusivity at every level of our organization including but not limited to staff, students, and leadership.
How you will make contributions that matter…
The Facilitation and Learning Manager is an organization-wide role responsible for overseeing the delivery and sustainability of structured, facilitator-led modules for Open School students, families, faculty, and staff. They will do this through facilitated training with students, professional development facilitation for faculty and staff, bridging Open’s culture across multiple programs and sites, and ensuring facilitation is replicable through documenting facilitation culture and practices.
In addition, the Facilitation Manager will recruit and train new members into the organization-wide facilitation team, drawing from Open School staff and external contractors. Through these efforts, the Facilitation Manager will grow Open’s ability to train, support, coach, and mentor staff, especially young leaders of color, while firmly establishing a high-quality, in-house facilitation team for the long term. This position requires in-person presence at Open’s program sites and the ability to travel between sites
Key areas of responsibility in this role include:
Direct Services to Students and Families
Professional Development for Staff
Organizational Culture and Unity
Model Replicability
You are best suited for this role if you have…
Equivalent education and/or experience may be substituted for qualifications.
Physical Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to do the following:
Compensation and Benefits
The starting salary range for this position is $68,000 – $82,000, depending on experience. Open offers a full benefits package including health care (medical, dental, vision), PTO, paid winter and spring breaks, paid holidays, FSA, 403(b) retirement plan with match, and disability and life insurance.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Open School Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an equitable and inclusive work environment. We highly value diversity, culture and lived experiences. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and seek to hire qualified individuals who reflect the diversity of the students and communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, national and ethnic origin, political affiliation, ability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status in accordance with the requirements of local, state, and federal law. We endeavor to make our application process accessible to all users. If you would like assistance completing the application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@openschoolnw.org.