This job posting will remain "Open Until Filled". This is a regular position, budgeted to work8 hours/day.

Application Process

Current District Regular Employees:
Email a letter of interest to Sarah Braman-Smith, Wy'east Middle School Principal at sarah.braman@hoodriver.k12.or.us and copy Human Resources at human.resources@hoodriver.k12.or.us

External Applicants (including Substitutes and District Coaches):

Submit an electronic application through TalentEd/Recruit & Hire (link on District website or click this link https://hoodriver.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx)

Include with your electronic application:

• A letter of interest to Sarah Braman-Smith, Wy'east Middle School Principal
• Current resume;
• Three (3) recent letters of reference;
• Official college transcripts or test score report(s) will be required upon hire.

All materials need to be included in your TalentEd/Recruit & Hire application

Position Overview:

The job of Student Support Coordinator Para-Professional isfor the purpose of facilitating student success in academic and interpersonal skills through independently implementing District approved curriculum and programs; documenting student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment, and providing direct feedback to students, parents/guardians and administration regarding student progress, expectations,goals and concerns, and possibly representing the district as needed in special education meetings, etc.

TheMiddle School Student Support Coordinator is a bilingual (English/Spanish) position that will provide support to students, families and building staff to ensure student success and safety, to assist inmeeting the District's long range vision for student success, with a focus on serving our under-served student populations.

Essential Job Functions:

• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress and provide feedback to student, parents, staff andadministration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, concerns, etc.
• Monitors student activities (i.e., classroom, lunch, school grounds, events, etc.)
• Reinforce and re-teach Student Code-of-Conduct and Attendance, Academic and Discipline Procedures, as needed
• May assist teachers for the purpose of implementing curriculum.
• Facilitate family engagement activities and involvement in the academic life of middle school.
• Collaborates with school personnel, parents and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes and developing solutions.
• Works with school counselors and administration to serve as acommunity resource for prevention servicesandother community services available to students/parents/legal guardians.
• Works to support an increase in the on-track-to-graduate rate of students.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance to meet the needs of the students and the expectations of the District.
• Cultivates and models arespectful working and learning environment.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code, district and/or school policies.

Other Job Functions:

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, community meetings, etc.)
• Serves as a home/school liaison with parents/guardians/families.
• Translates written information, including documents andother forms of communication, as needed.
• Serves as an interpreter when requested.
• Develops partnerships with community organizations to create opportunities for our underserved learners and families.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of an Associate's Degree/two years of college (72 college credits) or passing grade on theCBEST or Paraprofessional Assessment test.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills required.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong public relations skills.
• Computer skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with districtstaff, students and parents.
• Successful history of dealing with issues of a confidential nature.
• Pass a nation-wide, fingerprint based criminal records check.
• Pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen
• Provide proof of COVID 19 vaccination or qualify for an exception

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four-year college degree, preferred;
• Prior experience working in an educational support program, such as an ELL or Migrant Education program, preferred.

Classified employees who pass the District bilingual exam earn an additional 5% hourly bonus.

HOOD RIVER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Disabled persons may contact Hood River County School District at 541/387-5016 for additional information or assistance. Speech or hearing-impaired persons may contact Hood River County School District for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 1-800-735-2900.