Schools Uniting Neighborhoods; SUN Support Staff; Portland School District

Overview

Description:

Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Support Staff

Location:

Portland School District

Wage:
Starting at $16.83 per hour based on experience

FLSA; EEO; WC:
Non-Exempt;
Administrative Support Workers; 8864

Locations:
Clark Elementary, 1231 SE 92nd Ave, Portland, OR 97216;
George Middle School, 10000 N Burr Ave, Portland, OR 97203;
Harrison Park K-8, 2225 SE 87th Ave, Portland, OR 97216;
Jason Lee K-5, 2222 NE 92nd Ave, Portland, OR 97220;
Lent K-8, 5105 SE 97th Ave, Portland, OR 97266;
McDaniel High School, 2735 NE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97220;
Rose City Park, 2334 NE 57th Ave, Portland, OR 97213;
Vestal K-5, 161 NE 82nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97220

FTE; FT/PT; STATUS:
Hourly;
On Call without Benefits

Number of positions:
Multiple

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Status:
Oncall / Casual without Benefits

Program: SUN Community Schools

Sector:
School Based

Requirements:
Must pass criminal background check through Oregon Department of Education

Note:

This job announcement describes the general nature and level of work; it is not exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

SUN Community Schools is a Multnomah County initiative that aligns community partners and resources to reduce barriers to student success in school and life. The network connects school communities, youth, families, local businesses, faith communities, libraries, school districts and community organizations to offer programs that uplift students’ academic engagement, social-emotional development, meaningful family engagement, and resource navigation.

SUN Community Schools provide a comprehensive set of school-based services. IRCO’s SUN Community Schools offer programs that support students’ education and family stability. SUN SUPPORT STAFF work with the SUN Site Manager to facilitate and run programs such as after school classes, parent workshops, school events, and more. Programs are in-person 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 staff respectfully; manage classrooms and adhere to school rules.
• Create and implement age-appropriate curriculum for youth enrichment classes (examples: art, sports, cooking, science, music, writing).
• Record and report accurate attendance to SUN Manager.
• Encourage and assist youth with homework.
• Provide a community-aware approach to 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).
• Effectively 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.

• Develop a community-aware approach and respectful relationships with students, their families and community members.
• 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 discrimination and ensure fair treatment through program practice and implementation.
• Utilize bilingual skills to support communication with students, families and clients in their preferred language when possible.
• Willingness to complete training on child abuse reporting and classroom management annually.

• Must be 18 years or older and able to pass an extensive background check.
• A High School diploma or equivalent preferred; experience may be considered as equivalent.
• Experience working directly with youth in groups of 15 or more is preferred.
• Experience planning and implementing lesson plans, classroom…