Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Support Staff (Reynolds and Centennial School Districts)

Description The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is a non-profit organization established in 1976 to serve immigrants, refugees, and the broader community in Portland, Oregon. Our mission is to welcome, serve and empower refugees, immigrants and people across cultures and generations to reach their full potential. Find out more at www.irco.org . POSITION: Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Support Staff (Reynolds and Centennial School Districts) WAGE: Starting at $16.83 per hour based on experience FLSA; EEO; WC: Non-Exempt; Administrative Support Workers; 8864 LOCATIONS: Walt Morey Middle School, 2801 SW Lucas Ave Troutdale, OR 97060 Powell Butte Elementary School, 3615 SE 174th Ave Portland, OR 97236 FTE; FT/PT; STATUS : Hourly; On Call without Benefits NUMBER OF POSITIONS: Multiple APPLY AT: www.irco.org STATUS: On-call/ Casual without Benefits PROGRAM(S): SUN Community Schools SECTOR: School Based (SUN) REQUIREMENTS: Must pass criminal background check through Oregon Department of Education This job announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. This is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Program Summary 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. 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 student’s 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 Be able to 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, examples include art, sports, cooking, science, music, writing, etc. 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’s 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 Secondary Functions Ability to develop culturally responsive and respectful relationships with students, their families and all community members we serve Ability to 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 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 Willi