Early Kindergarten Transition (EKT) Support Staff
Early Kindergarten Transition (EKT) Support Staff
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Job Description
POSITION: Early Kindergarten Transition (EKT) Support Staff
WAGE: Starting at $18 per hour based on experience
LOCATIONS: IRCO SUN Schools David Douglas SD
Gilbert Park 13132 SE Ramona St Portland OR 97236
Gilbert Heights 12839 SE Holgate Blvd Portland OR 97236
Lincoln Park 13200 SE Lincoln St Portland OR 97233
Mill Park 1900 SE 117th Ave Portland OR 97216
Menlo Park 12900 NE Glisan St Portland OR 97230
Ventura Park 145 SE 117th Ave Portland OR 97216
Earl Boyles 10822 SE Bush St Portland OR 97266
FTE; FT/PT; STATUS: OnCall/Casual Hourly no benefits
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: (14)
APPLY AT:
STATUS: Oncall/ Casual without Benefits
Limited duration position
PROGRAM(S): SUN Schools
SECTOR: Youth School based
REQUIREMENTS: Must pass criminal background check through Oregon Department of Education. Education/Certification Requirements.
This job announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. This is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required.
Program Summary
Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Community Schools are a schoolbased service delivery model in collaboration with Multnomah County and the David Douglas Schol District. SUN Schools provide a comprehensive set of social services in the school communities we serve. The Early Kindergarten Transition Program (EKT) is a part of Kindergarten Counts a communitywide campaign in Multnomah County that brings together early childhood and school partners to promote successful kindergarten transitions for children and their families in SUN Community Schools.
Position Summary
EKT Support Staff work with the SUN Site Manager and the EKT classroom teacher to facilitate and run the EKT classroom during the summer. EKT support staff will work directly under the EKT Classroom teacher and will support with small group activities 1:1 instruction supervising students during transition and meal periods and supporting with behavior management. Programs are inperson located at school sites around SE Portland.
Essential Functions
- Be able to 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 ageappropriate 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 students 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 summer programming. (23 weeks total)
- 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
Secondary Functions
- 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
Education & Experience
- Must be 18 years old or older
- Ability to pass a criminal background check through the Oregon Department of Education
- Familiarity working in a publicschool setting
- Experience creating and implementing lesson plans
- Basic understanding of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) best practice
- Be a consistent and reliable staff member by arriving on time for all shifts
- Effectively communicate work availability and absences
- Effectively work with youth and adults from diverse backgrounds
- Understand the role of mandatory reporter and communicate any concerns related to student safety to the SUN Manager in a timely manner
Physical Mental & Environmental Requirements
- In person schoolbased setting job
- Positions require some analysis of problems or decisionmaking ability
- Work under close supervision
- A well protected environment with minimal hazards or obstacles
- Stable work schedule with no fluctuations
Supervisory Responsibilities
Positions at this level are not responsible for any supervisory functions or responsibilities but may occasionally be asked to orient and/or train new employees or volunteers.
What We Offer
IRCO is a very employeefriendly workplace and offers great benefit packages to our staff:
- Many flexible working arrangements and schedule
- Amazing opportunity to work with people who come from all over the world
- Work that helps your community
Required Engagement
Engage fully in recommended professional development as well as other assigned or required training activities. This engagement can also include participation in optional activities that embrace IRCOs mission vision and valuesbased initiatives.
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
Please note that physical applications are accessible from IRCOs 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.
IRCO is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any characteristics protected by law. We will make reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws.
Employment Type
Full-Time
