QSA Student Affinity Group Advisor; AHS; Temporary

25-82; QSA Student Affinity Group Advisor; AHS;
Temporary

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Temporary role at ASHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT 5

Position: QSA Student Affinity Group Advisor – Secondary

Hours/FTE:
Hours Vary

Salary: $948 – $1,896

An Affinity Group is made up of a) people who share a common identifier, i.e., race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, etc., and b) peer allies. Affinity members can speak from the “I” perspective about being a participant in that group, which allows for an exploration of one’s own identity, a celebration of shared identity, and a place to discuss and address some of the common challenges faced by members of the group.

Allies stand in support and solidarity with the people who share the common identifier and follow the community agreements created by the group. Affinity groups are open to all students. The Affinity Group Advisor coordinates and facilitates group meetings that are safe and fun space for students. Each affinity group is expected to meet for a minimum of 150 minutes per month.

• Professional Development
  • In District:
  • Attend affinity group advisor orientation
  • Quarterly collaboration meetings with other affinity group advisors
  • Regional:
  • Attend monthly affinity group advisors PLC hosted by the SOESD
• Coordination
  • Schedule meeting times and locations with site administrator approval
  • If meetings occur outside of school hours, have contact information for the administrator on campus in case assistance is needed
  • If virtual location, set up calendar invites with Zoom link
  • Coordinate participant invitations
  • Identify potential student participants using available student data and working with office manager as needed
  • Draft and send email and hard copy invites to potential student participants, always using BCC and envelopes to ensure confidentiality
  • Utilize the school’s established means of inviting students to participate in activities of interest: lunch table sign-ups, school newsletters, hallway posters, etc
  • Invite new members via the networks of current group members
  • Be mindful of group membership and redefine who the group is for, if necessary
  • Keep confidential records of meeting attendance and activities for each meeting
  • Manage materials
  • Each affinity group under this job description and accompanying stipend will receive funds to pay for snacks, materials, and activities; it is the advisor's responsibility to plan for the year and stay within the allotted budget
  • Arrange the details for purchases and orders, complete reimbursement paperwork, and submit to site office manager
  • With Administrator oversight, review and vet any reading materials, video clips, etc. before sharing with groups
• Communication
  • Without breaking confidentiality, work with the school administrator, and SOESD SOBASS/Indian Ed. specialists, and Equity & Learning Administrator if needed, to communicate:
  • Building or district-level issues
  • Updates about the group
  • Need for support in facilitating the group
  • Need for support in the group’s collective action plans
  • Advocacy for the group in school and community settings
  • Provide photos, updates, news of the existence, purpose, and accomplishments of the group to the Site Administrator for inclusion in school newsletters and website news
  • Share information with students about upcoming regional events hosted by SOESD, SOU, and other community groups geared to each affinity group
• Facilitation
  • In the initial meeting, lay out the purpose of the group, and create community agreements with participant input
  • Structure the meeting as appropriate for grade level, time allotted, and expressed needs of the group
  • Facilitate community-building and social-emotional well-being of the group
  • Facilitate sharing of lived experience, invite group celebration and support
  • Assist students in processing difficult topics, issues, and discussions
  • Plan for collective action, utilizing district policy and practices, such as:
  • Hold an event for student participation within the larger school community
  • Share salient themes with a school administrator (without breaking confidentiality)
  • Other leadership projects as determined by…