26-84; QSA Student Affinity Group Advisor; Ashland High School; Temporary

Job Summary

An Affinity Group is made up of a) people who share a common identifier, ie: race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, etc., and b) peer allies. Affinity members can speak from the "I" perspective about being a participant in that group which allows for an exploration of one's own identity, a celebration of shared identity, and a place to discuss, and address some of the common challenges faced by members of the group. Allies stand in support and solidarity with the people who share the common identifier and follow the community agreements created by the group. Affinity groups are open to all students.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Professional Development In District: Attend affinity group advisor orientation, Quarterly collaboration meetings with other affinity group advisors, Annually pass the District's required online training by the assigned due date.
• Regional: Attend monthly affinity group advisors PLC hosted by the SOESD Coordination.
• Communicate: Without breaking confidentiality, work with the school administrator, and SOESD SOBASS/Indian Ed. specialists, and Equity & Learning Administrator if needed, to communicate: Building or district-level issues, Updates about the group, Need for support in facilitating group, Need for support in the group's collective action plans, Advocacy for the group in school and community settings.
• Facilitation: In the initial meeting, lay out the purpose of the group, and create community agreements with participant input, Structure the meeting as appropriate for grade level, time allotted, and expressed needs of the group, Facilitate community-building and social-emotional well-being of the group, Facilitate sharing of lived experience, invite group celebration and support, Assist students in processing difficult topics, issues, and discussions, Plan for collective action, utilizing district policy and practices, such as: Hold an event for student participation within the larger school community, Share salient themes with a school administrator (without breaking confidentiality), Other leadership projects as determined by the group, Solicit feedback from group members via the SOESD satisfaction survey, and adjust accordingly, Submit survey results to the District and SOESD as part of ongoing applications to funding sources, Work with site administrator to coordinate guest speakers at affinity group meetings, Ensure non-staff guest speakers complete the volunteer approval process prior to meeting with students, Coordinate student participation in regional events hosted by the SOESD, SOU, and community groups.
• Other Duties And Responsibilities: Secondary affinity groups can meet as often as desired but must meet for 150 minutes each month as a minimum.

Qualifications

Personally identify with the same affinity as students in the affinity group, or demonstrate a strong allyship for the particular affinity group.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Values

The district is focused on eliminating systemic racism and its impact on student learning. ASD is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all its educational and employment activities. The district prohibits discrimination based on race; national or ethnic origin; color; sex; religion; age; sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; pregnancy; marital status; familial status; economic status or source of income; mental or physical disability or perceived disability; or military service.