Early School Success Grant Coordinator (Part-Time)

Scappoose School District seeks an energetic and dynamic person with grant writing and non-profit experience who can help us implement and coordinate the Oregon Early School Success Grant.

Located just 20 minutes from downtown Portland, we are close enough to the big city while offering a small town atmosphere.

If you like working with people to serve students and staff, but in a part-time capacity, this may be the right job for you!

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the Director of Student Achievement, the Early School Success Coordinator is responsible for grant management and delivery of transitional services for families and children from ages four through age five including kindergarten readiness family education classes, screening, summer Bridges to Kindergarten programming, family outreach including parent education at community locations and family literacy.

Performance Responsibilities: Manage all activities within the program budget.

Maintain Early School... Success activities schedules within the Scappoose School District and St. Helens School District (grant partner), records, or reports.

Submit grant paperwork to The Children’s Institute.

Collect information, review and synthesize attendance and participation data, and create effective presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholders as needed, maintaining strict confidentiality.

Coordinate, prepare and monitor the budget for the Early School Success Grant in collaboration with the Director of Student Achievement.

Monitor program activities to assure compliance with the components of the grant plan.

Build community partnerships with local resources and organizations to support grant activities.

Develop marketing campaigns to promote Kindergarten Transition activities.

Give presentations to administration, Scappoose Board of Directors and St. Helens Board of Directors.

Conduct surveys to determine interest in or satisfaction with Early School Success programs, events, or services.

Terms of Employment: Part-time (no benefits) 15 hours per week; location and hours are flexible.

Grant-funded position.

Employment is not guaranteed beyond the term of the Early School Success Grant with the Children’s Institute (currently 3 years).

Paid on Range 12 of the Classified Salary Schedule.

Qualifications: Is knowledgeable about early childhood education; elementary education Kindergarten-2nd grade; curriculum development; play-based learning; social-emotional learning; and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Works well with others.

Focuses on solving conflict; maintaining confidentiality; listening to others without interrupting; remaining open to others’ ideas, encouraging employees, and contributing to building a positive team spirit.

Ability to flex schedule to communicate, promote, organize and attend events across multiple organizations.

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions in one-on-one, small group situations to students and other school staff.

Ability to verbally respond to common inquiries from employees.

Ability to read and interpret documents.

Ability to write routine reports, collect and report data and correspondence.

Be able to understand a budget and keep track of spending within the budget provided.

General knowledge of computer usage and ability to effectively and efficiently use email, internet, word processing software, and social media.

Ability to appropriately communicate with stakeholders of the Scappoose School District and St. Helens School District.

Ability to exercise good judgment and work in a dynamic environment and appropriately react to a wide spectrum of behaviors and personalities.

Punctual attendance at scheduled meetings, classes and activities.

Maintain required district expectations related to training and employment.

Familiarity with non-profit grants.

Preferred: Previous experience preferred in early childhood, non-profits or schools, Associate's or Bachelor's degree, and with grant writing.

Scappoose School District is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Veterans must submit DD Form 214 or 215 to establish veterans’ preference eligibility.

See policy GBA-AR for details.

Please call 971-200-8000 or visit the district website, https://www.scappoosek12.org/, if you have any questions or need assistance.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: $16.79 - $17.82 per hourBenefits:Paid time offParental leaveProfessional development assistanceRetirement planSchedule:Day shiftMonday to FridayCOVID-19 considerations:The district follows all federal, state, and local health guidelines to protect students, staff, and the public.

All employees are highly encouraged to get the COVID-19 vaccination.

Application Question(s):Do you have prior experience writing or coordinating implementation of grants?

Education:Associate (Preferred)Experience:work with grants: 1 year (Preferred)non-profit or school: 1 year (Preferred)Language:English (Preferred)Work Location:Fully RemoteWork Remotely:No