Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Support Staff (Reynolds and Centennial School Districts)

 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:                    Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Support Staff

                                        (Reynolds and Centennial School Districts)

WAGE:                           Starting at $16.83 per hour based on experience

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

LOCATIONS:                 Walt Morey Middle School, 2801 SW Lucas Ave Troutdale, OR 97060

                                        Powell Butte Elementary School, 3615 SE 174th Ave Portland, OR 97236

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

NUMBER OF POSITIONS:    Multiple

APPLY AT:                    www.irco.org 

STATUS:                       On-call/ Casual without Benefits

PROGRAM(S):             SUN Community Schools

SECTOR:                       School Based (SUN)

 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. 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 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 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. 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

• 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 & ExperienceMINIMUM JOB SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years or older and be able to pass an extensive background check
• 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
• 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.

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 IRCO’s 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 [email protected]

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. 

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.