Near Peer Mentor
Company: Portland Public Schools
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 2, 2024
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Job Description:
How To Apply: Please visit https://www.pps.net/jobs and use job
number 27463 to access the full job description and apply.
Salary: $15.45 - $17.70 per hour
Portland Public Schools is seeking part-time employees to work as
Near Peer Mentors (NPMs) for the 2024-2025 school year. NPM
placements may be available at the ten PPS high schools: Benson
Tech, Cleveland, Franklin, Grant, Ida B. Wells, Jefferson, Lincoln,
McDaniel, Roosevelt High Schools, and one alternative school
Alliance at Meek and Kenton campus. The program will make the final
determination about where mentors will ultimately be placed.--
NPMs serve as co-educators, community experts, youth advocates, and
activists for education while providing teachers with valuable
information and insight about how to support student engagement,
belonging, and academic achievement. NPMs build a bridge between
students and teachers with the intent to ensure that all classrooms
are inclusive and empowering for every student who enters the
space.
Hours: This limited-term part-time position will begin July 29th,
2024, and extend through June 30, 2025.* During the school year
NPMs must be able to work 10-15 hours a week (no more than 19)
during school hours (8am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday). Some evening and
weekend hours may be required for professional development,
classroom community events, etc.--Minimum Qualifications:
Must be currently enrolled or be enrolled within 90 days of the
hire date in a college, trade school, internship, or apprenticeship
program;----
Must be at least 18 years old;----
Must be comfortable speaking in front of a group and sharing
personal experiences as a student;--
Experience and/or ability to work with and appreciate individuals
from diverse backgrounds;--
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships
with staff, students, parents, and other members of the school
community;--
Must be able to plan, prepare, design, and lead mini-lessons,
workshops, and panels in subjects related, but not limited to
socio-emotional skills, non-cognitive skills, financial aid, and
scholarship access, the college application process, and college
and career decision-making;--
Must be familiar with or willing to learn to use the following G
Suite applications: Gmail, (including documents, spreadsheets,
slides, and forms), Google Meet, and Google Calendar.
--Compensation details: 15.45-17.7 Hourly
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