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

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

JOB CLASS/GRADE: Hourly/ On-Call without Benefits

FLSA; EEO; WC: Non-Exempt; Administrative Support Workers; 8864

WAGE: Starting at $16.83 per hour based on experience

LOCATIONS :

Earl Boyles Elementary School 10822 SE Bush St Portland Oregon 97266

Gilbert Heights Elementary School 12839 SE Holgate Blvd Portland OR 97236

Gilbert Park Elementary School 13132 SE Ramona St Portland OR 97236

Lincoln Park Elementary School 13200 SE Lincoln St Portland OR 97233

Menlo Park Elementary School 12900 NE Glisan St Portland OR 97230

Mill Park Elementary School 1900 SE 117th Ave Portland OR 97216

Ventura Park Elementary School 145 SE 117th Ave Portland OR 97216

David Douglas High school 1001 SE 135th Ave Portland OR 97233

FTE; FT/PT; STATUS: Hourly; On Call without Benefits

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: Multiple

APPLY AT:

STATUS: Oncall/ Casual without Benefits

PROGRAM(S): SUN Community Schools

SECTOR: School Based

REQUIREMENTS: Must pass criminal background check through Oregon Department of Education

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
SUN Community Schools is a Multnomah County initiative that aligns community partners and resources to help reduce barriers that keep students from being successful in school and in life. Within each SUN Community School the collective efforts of the school community youth parents local businesses faith communities libraries school districts and community organizations create a network to offer programs and activities to uplift students academic engagement & social-emotional development meaningful family engagement and resource navigation to access available community resources.

Position Summary
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. IRCOs 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. Programs are in-person located at school sites around outer N/NE/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 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 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 extended day/after school programming. Sessions run in eight-to-ten-week intervals with off weeks in-between each session.
• 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

• 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.

Education & Experience

• 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.

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

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 employee-friendly workplace and offers great benefit package 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
• 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. This engagement can also include participation in optional activities that embrace IRCOs mission vision and values-based initiatives.

How To Apply

1. Complete the IRCO application in our Careers Portal: IRCO Application for Employment.
2. Upload your resume and cover letter addressing your qualifications for this position IRCO Careers.
3. 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.