Schools Uniting Neighborhoods; SUN Support Staff; Portland School District

Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Support Staff (Portland School District)

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Position Summary Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Community Schools are a school‑based service delivery model that provides a comprehensive set of services to the school communities we serve. IRCO’s SUN Community Schools offer a variety of programs that support the students’ education and family stability. SUN SUPPORT STAFF work with the SUN Site Manager to facilitate and run programs like after‑school classes, parent workshops, school events, and more.

Programs are in‑person, located at school sites around outer N/NE/SE Portland.

Essential Functions

• Follow all school district and IRCO safety protocols related to working with youth.
• Treat youth and fellow staff respectfully while executing classroom management and adhering to school rules.
• Create, develop and implement age‑appropriate curriculum for youth enrichment classes (e.g., art, sports, cooking, science, music, writing).
• Record and report accurate attendance to SUN Manager.
• Encourage and assist youth with homework.
• Communicate community‑aware outreach and engagement with students and families.
• Communicate effectively with SUN Site Manager and parents about student success, concerns, or questions.
• Support at school family nights, special events and grade promotion events as needed.
• Be a consistent and reliable staff member during the entire session of extended day/after‑school programming.
• Communicate work availability and absences (in advance, when possible).
• Attend all SUN staff meetings and session orientations.
• Work effectively with individuals with a broad range of lived experiences.
• Understand the role of “mandatory reporter” and communicate any concerns related to student safety to the SUN Manager in a timely manner.

Secondary Functions

• Develop a community‑aware approach and respectful relationships with students, their families and all the community members we serve.
• Use good judgment when working with youth in a school setting.
• Experience working in or delivering services in a school setting.
• Actively work to disrupt illegal or unlawful treatment based on race and support full participation program practice and implementation.
• Utilize bilingual skills to support a community‑aware approach in communication with students, families and clients in their preferred language, when possible.
• Willingness to complete training on child abuse reporting and classroom management skills annually.

Requirements – Education & Experience

• Must be 18 years or older and able to pass an extensive background check.
• A high school degree or equivalent is preferred; experience in the field may be considered equivalent.
• Experience working directly with youth in groups of 15 or more is preferred.
• Experience planning and implementing lesson plans, classroom management and student behavior management preferred.

Physical, Mental, & Environmental Requirements

• School setting job; no hybrid work available.
• Positions require some analysis of problems or decision‑making ability.
• Work under close supervision.
• A well‑protected environment with minimal hazards or obstacles.
• Stable work schedule with no fluctuations.

Supervisory Responsibilities Positions at this level are not responsible for any supervisory functions, or responsibilities, but may occasionally be asked to orient and/or train new employees or volunteers.

What We Offer

• Many flexible working arrangements and schedule.
• Amazing opportunity to work with people who come from all over the world.
• Work that helps your community.
• 3 to 6 weeks of PTO per year.
• 401k match of over 100% on first 5%, immediate vesting.
• 3% match for student loans or college savings.
• 12 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday.
• Medical & Dental insurance options with 90% coverage for employee and families, no deductibles.
• Employer Paid Life, Short term, and Long‑term Disability Insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.

How To Apply

• Complete the IRCO application in our Careers Portal: IRCO Application for Employment.
• Upload your resume and cover letter addressing your qualifications for this position.
• For questions about this position, please email jobs.

IRCO is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any characteristics protected by law. We will make reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws.

Salary:
Starting at $16.83 per hour based on experience.