Organization Overview:

Every day, Propel strives for the extraordinary. We can achieve it - but not without extraordinary people who take society's injustices to heart and have the vision and energy to inspire others.

Almost 15 years ago, Propel started as a dream. The dream was to build an organization with the capacity to transform public education in Southwestern Pennsylvania so that all children have access to high performing public schools. Today, that dream is a reality.

Propel has become one of the largest, fastest-expanding set of charter schools in Pennsylvania with the highest levels of student achievement among Pennsylvania public school districts serving high poverty areas. The first school opened in 2003 with 180 children, occupying a small hospital basement. In 2018, almost 4,000 K-12 students attend thirteen facilities in Homestead, McKeesport, Montour, Munhall, Turtle Creek, Braddock Hills, Northside, Pitcairn and Hazelwood.

Our Mission is to catalyze the transformation of public education so that all children have access to high performing public schools. Propel owes its success to the hard work and dedication of its people, both in and out of the classroom.

Opportunity:

The Project Manager manages a multi-tiered support system following a strategic and unique school-based model. Is responsible for maintaining performance metrics by collecting and verifying personnel data including but not limited to caseload, referrals, treatments, attendance and participation. Coordinates proper licensing, staffing and operational needs to effectively implement and expand programming. Assess strengths, needs and challenges of wellness support system.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with community agency partner(s) in developing and implementing school based programs
• Strong knowledge of managing Student Assistance Program (SAP) and school-based teams
• Work with state and county offices (for example, Allegheny County Office of Behavioral Health and Department of Education) in implementing effective support services
• Knowledge of state regulations, trends and successes pertaining to Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports (PBIS)
• Weekly, daily, and monthly data analysis to guide programming objectives
• Collaborate with school leadership to provide effective programming and professional development opportunities
• Support Community Affairs efforts to increase family and community engagement
• Facilitate progress meetings with PPIW community agency partner(s)
• Coordinate licensure of buildings
• Develop strategic planning for program expansion
• Monitor school data (ODRs, attendance, suspension)
• Collaborate with community agency partner(s) to ensure fidelity of the program
• Assist in planning and facilitation of orientation for new team members
• Actively participate in recruitment and retention process for school-based team members
• Coordinate progress meetings between community agency partner(s) and Propel's senior leadership
• Collaborate with development team on funding options
• Monitor funding sources (ex. grants) and budgeting for effective programming
• Manage internal communications of the wellness support system to Propel staff
• Other Responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications and Skills:

• Master’s degree required in Psychology, Social Work, Behavioral Health or a related field.
• SAP certification preferred
• Knowledge of children and family services
• Familiarity of child serving systems
• 3-5 years of experience as a leader in education, human services, non-profit or other organization with comparable responsibilities to this role
• Self-motivated with a desire to do good work and improve current conditions and life outcomes for Propel students, their families and the community
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Comfortable working, walking, talking and generally interacting with parent, school staff, residents, business leaders, politicians and community activists
• Proficiency in Microsoft products including Word and Excel