Hours per Day: 4 hours or 8 hours

Contract Status: Regular/Probationary

Start Date: November 12, 2018

Calendar: 179 Day - Classified

Notes: This position will serve two schools (Wilson and Mt. View Elementary) and will be filled by either one full-time applicant at both schools or two part time applicants, one at each school.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this position is to coordinate educational and outreach services for students and families of traditionally under-served groups at the elementary school level. This position will support academic growth and assist in overcoming barriers that impede their academic success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Advocates for students and families to receive educational services for which they are eligible.

Advocates for and assist students to enroll in school, and enroll in extracurricular and extended learning opportunities including summer programs and after-school tutoring.

Advocates so that parents and students can fully participate in educational activities and monitor and communicate, as needed, academic progress.

Participates in meetings appropriate to support culturally and linguistically diverse students and families and in the planning of parent meetings.

Ensures that families are provided meaningful opportunities to participate in their children's education, providing the necessary technological support to add in communication.

Serve as a liaison to the schools regarding the cultural norms of the family and how to provide a more welcoming school environment.

Stays informed on the educational opportunities that are available in the community so that students and their families may access and provide information to school staff and families in a timely manner.

Gather and disseminate academic, behavior, and attendance data for our historically underserved students as needed.

Work closely with the counselors to support students' academic needs.

Work in conjunction with the certified staff who are directly involved in our Response to Instruction (RTI) process as needed.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with school personnel; work collaboratively as a team member

Provides other related services as assigned.

GENERAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Perform duties in a courteous and efficient manner that builds the confidence of staff, students, and the public in the Corvallis School District and enhances learning.

Observe laws, district policies and procedures, and professional standards for the position.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with school personnel, parents, students and the public; work collaboratively as a team member.

Maintain regular attendance at work and work activities and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedule.

Carry out work responsibilities with strong organizational skills effectively under pressure of deadlines, difficult situations, interruptions, and new or emergency conditions.

Respect confidential information and the privacy of students, staff, and parents.

Support students and staff in the district's career-related learning standards to encourage the development of independent work skills through career exploration and community involvement.

Develop job skills necessary to meet changes in the position.

Maintain personal appearance and hygiene appropriate to the position as defined by the district.

Meet applicable district physical ability/health and safety guidelines for the position.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An associate's (or higher) degree, two years post secondary study, or a passing score on a district approved assessment.

Minimum two years experience in a human or family services field, or working with emergent bilingual students or other diverse communities.

Knowledge of K-12 public education systems in the United States.

Knowledge of and familiarity with various community resources and services.

Ability to exhibit professionalism, leadership, and effective human relations.

Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with individuals and groups of all ages.

Ability to facilitate meetings and collaboration efforts with staff and community.

Ability to collect, record, store, retrieve, assimilate, organize, and utilize information and records electronically and by using traditional methods.

Understanding of the realities facing students and families experiencing poverty and coming from different cultural backgrounds.

Knowledge of state and federal laws and state ORSs and OARs governing education, student and staff rights and local board policies and administrative rules.

Ability to travel among district facilities as needed, and if driving, the ability to meet district driving standards.

Ability to work flexible hours, sometimes may include evening hours and weekends.

Standard First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain certification within two months of hire, may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentials functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to sit for 3 to 4 hours and/or drive 1 to 2 hours. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is required to regularly walk (occasionally on an uneven surface), occasionally sit and reach with hands and arms (frequently reaching above the shoulder).

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee may drive approximately .5 to 1.0 hour per day. The employee must regularly lift, move, and/or carry up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds with assistance, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 60 pounds with assistance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally high.

NOTE: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Additionally, interviews will be scheduled electronically through TalentEd Recruit & Hire, using the email you have provided on your application. Please be sure to check email and your Recruit & Hire account regularly.

The Corvallis School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship, color, disability, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, parental or marital status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities, and provides equal access to designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding discrimination: Jennifer Duvall Human Resources Director and Title IX Coordinator, jennifer.duvall@corvallis.k12.or.us mailto:jennifer.duvall@corvallis.k12.or.us" target="_blank 541-757-5840

Primary Location Multiple Locations
Salary Range $18.88 / Hourly
Shift Type Part Time