Educational Americorps Positions working with Immigrant Youth – Oakland International High School – Oakland

Key Responsibilities
Help register and orient newly-arrived students to the school (providing school tours, teaching students how to use their email and lockers, and connecting students to the library and wellness resources)
Supporting and receiving students daily in the office
Connecting students with technology needs and facilitating access throughout the school year
Connecting students with COVID vaccines, COVID test kits, and facilitating access along with the Wellness Team
Pushing into classrooms to provide instructional assistance with students on an as needed basis
Provide home-work and school-work help through small group tutoring in the library during class pull-outs and after school as part of the after-school program
Plan and implement after-school student activities to enrich the student body
Managing and maintaining student data systems to inform planning and decision-making
Perform clerical duties such as making copies, scoring papers, recording data, prepare and maintain files as assigned.
Academic Support Americorps Members (4 positions)
Goal: To provide academic support, mentoring and tutoring OIHS’s newly-arrived immigrant students, supplementing support during school hours and after school

Key Responsibilities
Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to support students with limited and/or interrupted formal education (SLIFE) and assisting students with class assignments
Provide home-work and school-work help through small group tutoring in the library during class pull-outs and after school as part of the after-school program
Plan and implement after-school student activities to enrich the student body
Provide support to teachers by setting up work areas and displays, operating audio-visual equipment, distributing papers and supplies
Gather and provide data that will be used by teachers, staff and researchers to assess students and teaching methods used in the classroom/school
Communicate expectations, provide guidance and show an active interest in student progress while striving to develop a rapport and serve as a positive role model for students and others.
Perform clerical duties such as making copies, scoring papers, recording data, prepare and maintain files as assigned.
Attend and actively participate in staff and OIHS Learning Lab professional development meetings and retreats.
Extended Learning & Volunteer Coordinator Member (1 position)
Goal: To provide support, mentoring, and expanded connections to school-based services and enrichment opportunities for OIHS’s newly-arrived immigrant students, and support student engagement through school-wide events, support new student orientations and connections to caring volunteers.

Key Responsibilities
Support students and staff with a Tuesday-Saturday work schedule
Provide home-work and school-work help through small group tutoring in the library during class pull-outs/push-ins, after school, and during Saturday school
Coordinate and facilitate enrichment opportunities and special programming for students throughout the year
Support Saturday School team in design, development and outreach
Support student access to internship, CTE, and internship programs
Coordinate volunteer efforts for Saturday programs as needed
Help orient newly-arrived students to the school (providing school tours, teaching students how to use their email and lockers, and connecting students to the library and wellness resources)
Support with data entry and track work in case management database (Apricot 360)
Support our school volunteer program with volunteer intakes, communication and scheduling

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL POSITIONS:
Commitment to and interest in working with diverse immigrant communities in an educational context; Interest in and dedication to educational equity, social justice and immigrant rights
Demonstrates ability to effectively engage and support adolescents, in both group and individual settings
Strong organizational capacity and the ability to effectively plan and coordinate projects with minimal supervision
Ability to work in a busy, dynamic environment; flexible to immediately pivot when priorities change
Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively
Commitment to the Americorps program; ability to commit to a full year of service
Submit application to BACR and attend all trainings and team days with Americorps
Negative Result on tuberculosis test
LiveScan background check clearance
Fully vaccinated against Covid-19

How to Apply
Please send a resume and letter of interest to irene.kim@ousd.org by June 10, 2022 – the earlier the better, and early applications will be prioritized.

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