Vestal SUN Extended Day Coordinator

Description

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is a non-profit organization established in 1976 to serve immigrants, refugees, and the broader community in Portland, Oregon. Our mission is to welcome, serve and empower refugees, immigrants and people across cultures and generations to reach their full potential. Find out more at www.irco.org.

POSITION: Vestal SUN Extended Day Coordinator

WAGE: Starting at $18.00 per hour based on experience

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

LOCATIONS: Vestal Elementary School, 161 NE 82nd Ave Portland, OR 97220

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: (1)

APPLY AT: www.irco.org

STATUS: On call/ Casual without Benefits

PROGRAM(S): SUN Community Schools

SECTOR/DIVISION: School Based (SUN) / Youth & Academic Services

REQUIREMENTS: Must pass criminal background check through Oregon Department of Education and Portland Public School District 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 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 student’s education and family stability. SUN Support Staff work with the SUN Site Manager to facilitate and run extended day programs after school like youth academic and enrichment classes, parent workshops, school events, food security programs, food pantries, and more. Programs are in-person, located at school sites around outer N/NE/SE Portland.

Position Summary
The SUN Extended Day Coordinator supports the work of the SUN Site Manager by providing administrative support, data entry, behavioral support in extended day classrooms, and acts as a substitute in the absence of the SUN Manager. Programs and services are offered in-person at a public school in Multnomah County.

Essential Functions

• Treat youth and fellow staff respectfully while executing classroom management and adhering to school rules
• Create, develop and/or implement an age-appropriate curriculum for youth enrichment classes. Examples include art, soccer, music, writing, crafts, STEM, drama, etc.
• Record and report accurate attendance
• Support SUN Manager with registration paperwork and program implementation
• Support SUN Manager with data collection and data entry for all required databases
• Support SUN Manager with behavior and classroom management for classes during extended day programming
• Support SUN Manager with first aid needs of students participating in the activities
• Support program partners, SUN hourly staff, volunteers and program vendors with onsite orientation
• Serve as a substitute to perform the duties of SUN Manager when manager is not available
• Encourage and assist youth with homework and schoolwork, when applicable
• Communicate effectively with SUN Site Manager and parents about student successes and challenges.
• Support school family nights, special events and program & event promotion as needed
• Ensure all shared classrooms and spaces are clean and well organized at the end of the program day
• Attend site-specific SUN staff meetings and orientations

Secondary Functions

• Ability to develop a community aware approach 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
• Actively work to disrupt illegal or unlawful treatment based on race and systematic illegal denial of fair treatment through program practice and implementation
• Effectively work with individuals from a broad range of communities
• Utilize bilingual skills to support a community-aware approach in communication to students, families and clients in their preferred language, when possible
• Support hunger relief efforts for the SUN site, as needed

Requirements

Education & Experience

MINIMUM JOB SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years or older
• High School degree or equivalent is preferred. Experience in the field may be considered as equivalent
• Willingness to complete training on child abuse reporting and classroom management skills
• Enthusiastic attitude and passion for education and/or food security
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Excellent multitasking skills and ability to prioritize and complete multiple and varied tasks
• Understanding of client confidentiality and privacy

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Fluency in a language other than English, especially top languages spoken at your school, is preferred
• Experience working directly with youth in groups of 15 or more is preferred
• Experience planning and implementing lesson plans for school-aged youth preferred
• Experience with classroom management and behavior management preferred

Physical, Mental, & Environmental Requirements

• This job takes place in person, at Vestal Elementary School
• Positions require some analysis of problems or decision-making ability
• Work under close supervision
• Well protected environment with minimal hazards or obstacles
• The work schedule is 2pm-5:30pm, Monday-Thursday while SUN extended day classes are in session. Hours per week not to exceed 20hrs. SUN sessions run 4-10 weeks and may not offer hours in between sessions.

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.