26-89; QSA 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.
• Communication 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.
• Supervisory Responsibilities All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.

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.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• We believe that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to define primary duties, qualifications and job scope but should not limit the incumbent nor the organization to the work identified.
• This position description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable, pursuant to relevant Collective Bargaining Agreement.