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

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Secondary Functions

• 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.
• Experience working in or delivering services 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.

Requirements

• Education & Experience: Must have a High School degree or equivalent.
• Experience: Experience working directly with youth in groups of 15 or more is preferred.
• Physical, Mental, & Environmental Requirements: School setting job, no hybrid work available. Positions require some analysis of problems or decision-making ability. Work under close supervision. A well protected environment with minimal hazards or obstacles. Stable work schedule with no fluctuations.

What We Offer

• Many flexible working arrangements and schedule.
• Amazing opportunity to work with people who come from all over the world.
• Work that helps your community.
• 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.

Required Engagement

• Engage fully in recommended professional development, as well as other assigned or required training activities.

How To Apply

Complete the IRCO application in our Careers Portal: IRCO Application for Employment. Upload your resume and cover letter addressing your qualifications for this position IRCO Careers. For questions about this position, please email jobs@irco.org Please note that physical applications are accessible from IRCO’s main office, 10301 NE Glisan, Portland, OR 97220. Due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to contact applicants or return calls regarding applications. Complete applications should include a cover letter, resume, and IRCO application.