SUN Extended Day Coordinator (Russell Elementary School)

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:                                    Schools Uniting Neighborhoods Extended Day Coordinator 

                                                       (Russell Elementary School)

JOB CLASS/GRADE:                    Non-Exempt; Administrative Support Workers; 8864

WAGE:                                          Starting at $18.36 per hour based on experience 

FLSA; EEO; WC:                           Non-Exempt; Professional; 8864

LOCATIONS:                                Russell Elementary School, 2700 NE 127th Ave, Portland, OR 97230

NUMBER OF POSITIONS:         (1)

APPLY AT:                                    www.irco.org 

STATUS:                                       Oncall/ Casual without Benefits

PROGRAM(S):                             SUN Community Schools

SECTOR:                                       School Based (SUN) 

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

                                                       Parkrose 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 Schools Uniting Neighborhoods Community Schools offer a variety of programs that support students’ education and family stability. Schools Uniting Neighborhoods Support Staff work with the Schools Uniting Neighborhoods Site Manager to facilitate and run extended day programs after school, including 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 Schools Uniting Neighborhoods Extended Day Coordinator supports the work of the Schools Uniting Neighborhoods Site Manager by providing administrative support, data entry, behavioral support in extended day classrooms, and acts as a substitute in the absence of the Schools Uniting Neighborhoods 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 Schools Uniting Neighborhoods Manager with registration paperwork and program implementation. 
• Support Schools Uniting Neighborhoods Manager with data collection and data entry for all required databases
• Support Schools Uniting Neighborhoods Manager with behavior and classroom management for classes during extended day programming.  
• Support Schools Uniting Neighborhoods Manager with first aid needs of students participating in the activities. 
• Support program partners, Schools Uniting Neighborhoods hourly staff, volunteers and program vendors with onsite orientation 
• Serve as a substitute to perform the duties of Schools Uniting Neighborhoods Manager when manager is not available   
• Encourage and assist youth with homework and schoolwork, when applicable 
• Communicate effectively with Schools Uniting Neighborhoods 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 Schools Uniting Neighborhoods staff meetings and orientations. 

Secondary Functions

• Ability to develop 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 create a supportive and safe environment for community participation through full participation program practice and implementation 
• Effectively work with individuals of varied backgrounds. 
• Utilize bilingual skills to support community aware approach communication to students, families and clients in their preferred language, when possible 
• Support hunger relief efforts for the SUN site, as needed. 
• Engage 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. 

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 young people 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 Russell Elementary School
• Physical: Positions at this level require some physical effort or manual labor such as lifting, carrying, or constant movement. Positions with regular responsibility for driving are to be placed at least at this level 
• Mental: There is minimal variation in tasks. The job holder is free to determine in which order tasks are completed, but cannot choose not to complete a task 
• Environmental: There is a moderately low level of personal risk encountered. Job conditions are occasionally uncomfortable relative to noise, temperature, inside/outside work, dirty conditions, or interactions with angry or hostile people 
• Schedule: The work schedule is mostly stable and does not fluctuate without prior notice.
• The work schedule is at Russell, Schools Uniting Neighborhoods generally 1pm-5pm, Monday-Thursday while SUN extended day classes are in session. 
• Hours per week not to exceed 20hrs. SUN sessions run 8-10 weeks and may not offer hours in between sessions.
• Supervisory Responsibilities
• Positions at this (Lead) level are responsible for daily work provided to staff/volunteers in similar job functions at comparable or subordinate levels. Positions are not responsible for hiring, firing, disciplinary actions, etc.

What We Offer

IRCO is a very employee-friendly 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 
• 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 accounts

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 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. 

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 State and Federal law. We will make reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws.