Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) SUPPORT STAFF (David Douglas SD)

IRCO • Portland, OR

10d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Must pass criminal background check through Oregon Department of Education.
• Must be 18 years or older and be able to pass an extensive background check.
• A High School degree or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience in the field 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 management and student behavior management preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in or delivering services in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• An 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.
• 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.
• Engage fully in recommended professional development, as well as other assigned or required training activities. This engagement can also include participation in optional activities that embrace IRCO’s mission, vision, and values-based initiatives.

Benefits

• 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 account

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED