EL Community Outreach Advocate/Secretary

Position Summary
The purpose of this position is to provide educational outreach services that support Emergent Bilingual students and families in achieving school success as well as perform secretarial duties for the English Learner (EL) Program. The EL Community Outreach Advocate/Secretary works as a liaison between school and home, with the primary role of developing open communication between school, families, and community at the NM Primary School and as needed at the NM Intermediate School. Another purpose of this position is to maintain EL Program accounts and to be responsible for the data collection and/or expenditure reporting of the Title III-EL Program including HB3499 funds as required by the Oregon Department of Education or other agencies. This position will assist in designing systems and programs aligned to the District's Core Values, and Mission, creating a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential and access their chosen path. This position will focus on establishing relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a sense of belonging and community.
An employee in the North Marion School District joins a community of professionals who embrace the district's mission, vision and guiding values

Our Mission

• North Marion, learning together to cultivate lifelong growth.
  Our Vision

• Communities engaged and unified in providing all students equitable access to their chosen path.

Five Guiding Values
Community

• Diverse cultures rooted in caring and collaboration
  Innovation and Learning

• Through a spirit of curiosity and creativity
  Diversity

• Will be our strength when all voices are valued, heard, and represented
  Expectations

• High standards with support for all students and staff
  Responsibility

• Each of us is accountable for our words, actions, and results
  Minimum Qualifications
  High School Diploma or equivalent as required by OAR 581-37-030, Oregon DOE
  Have completed at least three years of experience in customer service, bookkeeping, typing, use of computer, and general office work
  21 years of age or older
  Criminal justice fingerprint clearance
  Bilingual English/Spanish skills are required, as is bicultural competence. Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate bilingually effectively (both orally and in writing) with students, parents, and staff
  Valid driver's license and personal auto insurance
  Understand and follow oral and written instructions; proficient in business English/grammar/spelling
  Acts as an advocate for students/families with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
  Ability to collect, record, store, retrieve and organize information and records
  Knowledge and understanding of the experiences, working/living conditions, language/culture of the family home including cultural poverty.
  Perform physical requirements which may include: Light to moderate degree of physical stamina; frequent standing, walking, bending, sitting; ability to drive to various locations in the community including home visits
  Skilled in technology use, computer operation, use of word processing and record keeping programs
  Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and the general public requiring application of considerable knowledge of school/district policies
  Ability to recognize, listen, and respond to sensitive situations with students, parents and staff and maintain confidentiality of information and respond in an empathetic manner.
  Ability to perform secretarial and administrative support functions requiring independent judgment, decision-making, and problem solving
  Ability to operate standard office equipment (i.e., ten-key calculator, computer, copier, fax, etc.)
  Such alternatives to the above requirements as the School Board or the Administration may deem appropriate and acceptable.

Essential Functions

Become knowledgeable of the school/district philosophy, curriculum, activities and support services, and assist the district staff in determining appropriate accommodations modified to meet the needs of the target group of students.
Serve as an interpreter at parent-teacher conferences/meetings as requested.
Work with students, parents, and stakeholders to encourage regular attendance.
Identify agencies, service organizations, and businesses in the community who provide support services that will assist the school to meet the needs of the target group of students
Through a cooperative effort of school and community resources, assure that the target student(s) have adequate clothing and nutrition.
Visit homes and talk with parents and students who need help in relating to the schools.
Move about the community during school hours to provide immediate support of resources to families.
Maintain and record details of financial transactions in appropriate journals and spreadsheets/ledgers; prepare all requisitions, accounts payable, accounts receivable; process and pay bills charged in relation to EL Program accounts; balance monthly statements; prepare reports of monthly activity for each program account; prepare/submit OR Dept. of Education reports
Maintain the district EL website and create communications to stakeholders through a variety of formats
Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student information
Answer phone calls and emails regarding the EL Program/HB3499

Professional and Ethical Responsibilities

Provide appropriate documents as requested by the District Auditor selected by the Board
Act as a friendly ambassador for North Marion School District
Perform such other tasks (which may require knowledge of other job descriptions) as may seem appropriate to the Board or Administration.
Maintains satisfactory attendance, as defined in District policy and regulations (GCBD/GDBD).

Other Requirements/Responsibilities
Perform physical requirements which may include:
Moderate degree of physical stamina
Ability to use a telephone, computer, and other office equipment for an extended period of time
Ability to make frequent trips from the desk to the counter, files, and other locations within the school
Requires frequent walking, standing, and bending, and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.

Special Considerations
Must obtain and maintain a valid First Aid card if required
Participate in mandatory district safety trainings annually, or as required
Occasionally performs other duties as required by supervisor
Evaluation
Following the probationary period, performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of classified personnel.

Terms of Employment
The start date for this position is August 6th for the 2024-25 school year.

North Marion School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age, veteran status, familial status, genetic information, and/or disability of employee, with or without reasonable accommodations, is able to perform the essential functions of the position.