Schools Uniting Neighborhoods; SUN Support Staff Parkrose School District

Apply for the Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Support Staff position in the Parkrose School District at Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization.

Position: Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Support Staff (Parkrose School District)

Job Class/Grade: Hourly On-Call without Benefits

Wage: Starting at $16.83 per hour based on experience

Locations: Parkrose Middle School, 11800 NE Shaver St Portland, OR 97220;
Russell Elementary School, 2700 NE 127th Ave Portland, OR 97230;
Shaver Elementary School, 3701 NE 131st Pl Portland, OR 97230;
Sacramento Elementary School, 11400 NE Sacramento St Portland, OR 97220

Number of Positions: Multiple

Apply at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

SUN Community Schools is a Multnomah County initiative that aligns community partners and resources to help reduce barriers that keep students from being successful in school and in life. Within each SUN Community School, the collective efforts of the school community, youth, parents, local businesses, faith communities, libraries, school districts and community organizations create a network to offer programs and activities to uplift students’ academic engagement & social‑emotional development, meaningful family engagement, and resource navigation to access available community resources.

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, all in person and located at school sites around outer N/NE/SE Portland.

• Follow all school district and IRCO safety protocols related to working with youth in school communities.
• 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.
• Provide culturally responsive communication, 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. Sessions run in eight‑to‑ten‑week intervals with off weeks in‑between each session.
• Effectively communicate work availability and absences in advance, when possible.
• Attend all SUN staff meetings and session orientations.
• Effectively work with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
• Understand the role of “mandatory reporter” and communicate any concerns related to student safety to the SUN Manager in a timely manner.

• Develop culturally responsive and respectful relationships with students, families and all community members we serve.
• Use good judgment when working with youth in a school setting.
• Possess experience working in or delivering services in a school setting.
• Actively work to disrupt racism and systematic oppression through inclusive program practice and implementation.
• Utilize bilingual skills to support culturally specific communication to students, families and clients in their preferred language when possible.
• Willingness to complete training on child abuse reporting and classroom management skills annually.

• Must be 18 years or older and be able to pass an extensive background check.
• A High School degree or equivalent is preferred; relevant experience 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 is preferred.