26-86; ASU Student Affinity Group Advisor; Ashland Middle 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.