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

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization • Portland, OR

4h • Onsite

About The Position

SUN Support Staff work with the SUN Site Manager at IRCO’s SUN Community Schools to facilitate and run school-based programs, including after-school classes, parent workshops, school events, and other activities. Programs are conducted in person at school sites in outer North, Northeast, and Southeast Portland. SUN Community Schools bring together school communities and local partners to support students’ academic engagement and social-emotional development, family engagement, and access to community resources.

This is an hourly, on-call position without benefits. Programming is delivered in sessions of eight to ten weeks, with weeks off between sessions. Staff work under close supervision in a school setting and are expected to follow school district and IRCO safety protocols, communicate reliably about availability, and participate in required meetings, orientations, training, and professional development. The position requires passing an extensive background check, including a criminal background check through the Oregon Department of Education.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must pass an extensive background check, including the criminal background check through the Oregon Department of Education.
• Must be able to follow safety protocols and exercise good judgment when working with youth.
• Must communicate effectively and work respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• High school degree or equivalent; relevant experience may be considered equivalent.
• Experience working directly with youth in groups of 15 or more.
• Experience planning and implementing lesson plans, classroom management, and student behavior management.
• Experience working in or delivering services in a school setting.
• Bilingual skills useful for culturally specific communication.

Responsibilities

• Follow school district and IRCO safety protocols for working with youth in school communities.
• Treat youth and fellow staff respectfully, manage classrooms, and follow school rules.
• Create, develop, and implement age-appropriate enrichment curricula, such as art, sports, cooking, science, music, or writing.
• Record and report accurate attendance to the SUN Manager.
• Encourage and assist youth with homework.
• Provide culturally responsive communication, outreach, and engagement with students and families.
• Communicate with the SUN Site Manager and parents about students’ successes, concerns, or questions.
• Support school family nights, special events, and grade promotion events as needed.
• Provide consistent and reliable staffing throughout each extended-day or after-school program session.
• Communicate work availability and absences effectively and in advance when possible.
• Attend SUN staff meetings and session orientations.
• Work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Understand mandatory reporter responsibilities and promptly communicate student safety concerns to the SUN Manager.
• Build culturally responsive and respectful relationships with students, families, and community members.
• Use good judgment when working with youth in a school setting.
• Work to disrupt racism and systemic oppression through inclusive program practices.
• Use bilingual skills to support culturally specific communication in students’, families’, and clients’ preferred languages when possible.
• Complete annual training on child abuse reporting and classroom management skills.
• Participate in recommended professional development and assigned or required training activities.

Benefits

• 3 to 6 weeks of PTO per year.
• 401(k) match of over 100% on the first 5%, with immediate vesting.
• 3% match for student loans or college savings.
• 12 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday.
• Medical and dental insurance options with 90% coverage for employees and families, with no deductibles.
• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible working arrangements and schedules are offered; the position itself is school-based with no hybrid work available.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED