Temporary & Intern Job Descriptions

Job Title: Bilingual Migrant Education (TOSA) - Summer School

Department: Migrant Education Program

Reports To: Program Coordinator

Salary: Licensed Salary Schedule – 190 days

JOB SUMMARY

The Bilingual Migrant Education (TOSA) will plan and provide direct instruction to migrant students on-site (classroom) and/or off-site (home, alternative locations or virtually) through all qualifying school districts serviced by the WESD as part of the Willamette Migrant Education Program (MEP). The MEP identifies and provides services to migrant families with children ages 3-21 by working with families and school districts across Marion, Polk, Yamhill, Lane, Linn, Benton, and Lincoln counties. MEP coordinates and supports supplemental summer school extensions for eligible migrant students.

This is a temporary position for Summer School. Days, hours, and site locations to be determined.

Equity & Inclusion: This position requires an individual who demonstrates commitment to equitable practices in education and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to eliminating academic disparities among students that exist because of race, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or family income.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Promotes parent involvement by planning and scheduling home visits, maintaining an open and cooperative relationship with each child’s family, sharing information with parents about their child’s experience, and ensuring that information and services are provided to the parents in their primary language.
• Develops appropriate systems to regularly monitor educational progress and maintains/completes records and reports as required by program procedures.
• Provides direct instruction to students ages 3-21 in various situations and settings.
• Serves as a resource to staff on best practices instructional strategies, curriculum scope and sequence, use of curriculum, or instructional data review.
• Effectively facilitates small and large group instruction.
• Demonstrates proficiency in planning, organizing and coordination of assigned tasks.
• Coordinates and communicates with migrant families in order to register students to the various migrant summer school programs.
• Coordinates schedules for home visit and/or virtual visits, and instructional time.
• Provides supplemental instruction to students and monitors and adjusts instruction when necessary.
• Utilizes relevant information to assess and identify students’ educational, psychological, physical, and social needs.
• Sequence learning activities and modify instruction based on individual needs.
• Use personal safety techniques to assure the physical and emotional wellbeing of students to avoid exposure and injury to self, students, and other staff.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment
• Possess reliable transportation
• Drives to various sites
• Ability to communicate fluently, both verbally and in writing, in English and Spanish
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other

• Communicates effectively with diverse populations in a culturally relevant and responsive manner.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional learning
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Creative problem-solving skills
  • Listening to understand diverse points of view
  • Soliciting input from others and responding to the input
  • Commitment to transparency and open communication while navigating areas of constructive conflict and healthy tensions amongst all staff, students, and families
  • Responding effectively to crisis situations
  • Advocates for and models antiracism practices
  • Able to articulate how systems and processes contribute to inequity
• Able to articulate how systems and processes contribute to inequity
  • Maintaining good attendance.
  • Being punctual for all assigned activities.
  • Notifying appropriate staff and others of absences and schedule changes in a timely manner.
  • Completes required paperwork in a specific time and manner.
• Follows Willamette ESD procedures, especially as outlined in the Staff Handbook, and assists staff to do the same.
• Communicates clearly and effectively in a variety of situations, including difficult ones, with school staff, agency staff, students, district staff, and the public.
• Maintains positive public relations; demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills, and acts as a team player.

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.

Education and/or Experience: Master’s degree in education or related field. Consideration will be given to an alternative combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job.

OTHER

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

Prepared By: Willamette ESD

Date Revised: June 2022

Job Title: Career Facilitator – Bilingual – Juntos Educational Program

Department: School Improvement Services

Reports To: WCA Principal

Salary: Classified Salary Schedule - Range 13 - 187 calendar days

JOB SUMMARY

This Career Facilitator for the Juntos Educational Program will assist in providing local leadership, coordination, and programming throughout Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties within the Willamette Education Service District, as well as at Chemeketa Community College. They will work to provide 8th-12th grade Latino students and families with knowledge, skills, and resources to support students throughout high school and develop post-secondary plans through curricula, school clubs, workshops, camps, community service, and more.

This is a temporary position; days and hours worked to be determined.

Equity & Inclusion: This position requires an individual who demonstrates commitment to equitable practices in education and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to eliminating academic disparities among students that exist because of race, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or family income.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other related duties may be assigned.

1. Collaborate with WCA staff, school district administrators and college administration to determine overall program goals and objectives for Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties.
2. Collaborate with WCA school administration to identify and engage local partners and Juntos Facilitators.
3. Assist in developing educational programming implemented through student clubs and family nights in partnership with the Juntos approved curricula, materials, and information
4. Collaborate on the implementation of Juntos high school curricula with programming connected to Chemeketa Community College. Establish contacts at each school.
5. Assist in the facilitation of Juntos Family Nights, college visits, Juntos Student Club/Mentoring to students and families from Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties as well as Chemeketa Community College.
6. Work in partnership with 4-H to assist in developing youth programming for Latino community members during summer.
7. Collaborate with WCA staff, partner districts and community college on all program needs and expenses.
8. Assist with analyzing the OSU Juntos program effectiveness using Institutional Review Board (IRB) approved protocols and data entry practices.
9. Keep accurate records and provide necessary reports as requested to document program effectiveness.
10. Promote Juntos and recruit families to participate.
11. Cultivate and maintain partnerships with school and community partners including advocacy organizations.
12. Assist in the design and implementation of promotional displays at schools, businesses, events in the community through social networking.
13. Attend and participate in appropriate community meetings as needed to promote Juntos
14. Attend trainings, meetings and professional development opportunities as directed by WCA and school districts.
15. In order to build and foster necessary community partnerships, this position will require traveling to meet with local officials, education and community agencies, employers and economic development staff, and individuals throughout Marion, Polk and Yamhill Counties.
16. Active and effective cross-cultural communication with staff and key stakeholders is critical to the success of this position and access to wireless services is necessary.
17. Perform other duties as assigned.

Other

1. Communicates effectively with diverse populations in a culturally relevant and responsive manner.
2. Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional learning
3. Creative problem-solving skills
4. Creates a positive work environment by:
   • Listening to understand diverse points of view
   • Soliciting input from others and responding to the input
   • Commitment to transparency and open communication while navigating areas of constructive conflict and healthy tensions amongst all staff, students, and families
   • Responding effectively to crisis situations
   • Advocates for and models antiracism practices
   • Able to articulate how systems and processes contribute to inequity
5. Acts conscientiously by:
   • Maintaining good attendance.
   • Being punctual for all assigned activities.
   • Notifying appropriate staff and others of absences and schedule changes in a timely manner.
   • Completes required paperwork in a specific time and manner.
6. Follows Willamette ESD procedures, especially as outlined in the Staff Handbook, and assists staff to do the same.
7. Communicates clearly and effectively in a variety of situations, including difficult ones, with school staff, agency staff, students, district staff, and the public.
8. Maintains positive public relations; demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills, and acts as a team player.

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Marginal duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Assists staff at conferences and assists at other WESD functions as necessary.
2. Performs special projects.
3. Takes and transcribes minutes for various meetings.
4. Operates general office equipment.
5. Files.
6. Photocopies documents.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

EVALUATION

This position will be evaluated based upon the essential and outlying duties and responsibilities as outlined above as well as held to the standards as outlined in the evaluation system, collective bargaining agreement and employee handbook.

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.

• Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED), and one-to-two year's related experience and/or training; Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two year college or technical school preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Consideration will be given to an alternative combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job.
• Interpersonal Skills: Works well with others, honors and understands diverse cultures. Knowledgeable of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles and practices. Able to hold opposing viewpoints and perspectives while building trust. Focuses on resolving conflict; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Language Skills: Ability to communicate fluently, both verbally and in writing, in English and Spanish. Ability to effectively present information and respond verbally and in writing to common inquiries or complaints from students, parents, regulatory agencies, or members of the community in English and Spanish. Ability to read and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations in English and Spanish. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals in English and Spanish.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect and interpret data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions without shame, blame or judgement.
• Computer Skills: General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use word processing, multimedia and database software, E-mail, and the Internet.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to accurately type depending on requirements of the position. Ability to operate a multi-line telephone. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have strong organizational skills as well as be creative and flexible.
• Confidentiality: The employee maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to agency records and data, students, families, colleagues, or District patrons. The employee uses or relays personal and agency information only while performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
• Attendance Standards: Timely and regular attendance is an expectation of performance for all employees. Employees will be held accountable for adhering to their regular work hours and schedule. In the event an employee is unable to meet this expectation, he/she shall obtain approval from their supervisor in advance of any requested schedule changes. This approval includes requests to use appropriate accruals, as well as late arrivals to or early departures from work and any special attendance needs of the position as determined by the ESD.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certificates as determined by the District.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential 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 or hear; walk; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, to handle or feel and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here 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 low to moderate.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1. Compliance with all safety rules, protocols, and procedures established at each specific work site.
2. Completion of mandatory written reports after a safety or security incident.
3. Responsibility to communicate all safety related incidents and concerns to supervisor and other responsible individuals at each work site.
4. Maintain situational awareness of the environment at all times.

OTHER

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

Prepared By: Willamette ESD

Date Revised: January 2023

Job Title: Grow Your Own (GYO) Teacher Talent Liaison

Department: Center for Education Innovation, Evaluation & Research

Reports To: Coordinator, Grow Your Own

Salary: Classified Salary Schedule – Range 13 This is a temporary position. Days, hours, and site locations to be determined.

JOB SUMMARY

The Oregon Legislature created the Educator Advancement Council through the passage of Senate Bill 182. The Council expands Oregon’s efforts to further support educators statewide including, but not limited to:

• Supporting the Oregon Teacher Scholars Program to help achieve purposes of the Educator’s Equity Act, including scholarships, mentoring, networking, and other resources for racially or linguistically diverse teaching candidates.
• Researching and addressing issues related to educator workforce supply and demand.
• The system is not organized around a solution, program, or an initiative, but rather around improving systems of support for educators along the educator advancement continuum.
• Funding will help develop and expand programs to better serve and support students of color, students with disabilities, emerging bilingual students, and students navigating poverty, houselessness, and foster care. The Grow Your Own (GYO) program was implemented to support local and regional partnerships designed with the whole school system in mind to address conditions affecting the recruitment and retention of educators across the career continuum. The GYO Teacher Talent Liaison is responsible for serving as the first point of contact for aspiring educators in the district including district staff and high school students, meeting with aspiring educators one-on-one and providing information regarding becoming a teacher. Equity & Inclusion: This position requires an individual who demonstrates commitment to equitable practices in education and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to eliminating academic disparities among students that exist because of race, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or family income.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other related duties may be assigned.

1. Serve as the first point of contact for aspiring educators in the district including district staff and high school students.
2. Meet with aspiring educators in the district.
3. Provide information about the educational pathway of becoming a teacher, benefits of becoming a teacher, the workforce needs and financial supports, financial opportunities for schooling, and build an understanding of educational terminology.
4. Connect with the WESD’s GYO Teacher Pathway Navigator monthly.
5. Complete the GYO intake log for each aspiring educator.
6. Participate in mandatory after-school Zoom events (virtual meetings and events) with other Teacher Talent Liaisons monthly.
7. Organize 90-120 minute in-person or virtual activity focused on the teaching career each month.
8. Complete the GYO evaluation log each month.
9. Share learnings with other Teacher Talent liaisons in other districts when called upon.
10. Work independently identifying and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.
11. Travel as required during performance of assigned tasks and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Other

1. Communicates effectively with diverse populations in a culturally relevant and responsive manner.
2. Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional learning.
3. Creative problem-solving skills.
4. Creates a positive work environment by:
• Listening to understand diverse points of view.
• Soliciting input from others and responding to the input.
• Commitment to transparency and open communication while navigating areas of constructive conflict and healthy tensions amongst all staff, students, and families.
• Responding effectively to crisis situations.
• Advocates for and models antiracism practices.
• Able to articulate how systems and processes contribute to inequity.
5. Acts conscientiously by:
• Maintaining good attendance.
• Being punctual for all assigned activities.
• Notifying appropriate staff and others of absences and schedule changes in a timely manner.
• Completes required paperwork in a specific time and manner.
6. Follows Willamette ESD procedures, especially as outlined in the Staff Handbook, and assists staff to do the same.
7. Communicates clearly and effectively in a variety of situations, including difficult ones, with school staff, agency staff, students, district staff, and the public.
8. Maintains positive public relations; demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills, and acts as a team player.

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Maintains liaison role with component school districts, representatives of community agencies, professional organizations, and the public.
2. Assists other ESD administrators and employees in the performance of some or all of the above responsibilities and principal accountabilities.
3. May attend in-service trainings and/or professional development, staff meetings and completes required paperwork in a timely manner.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

EVALUATION

This position will be evaluated based upon the essential and outlying duties and responsibilities as outlined above as well as held to the standards as outlined in the evaluation system, collective bargaining agreement and employee handbook.

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.

• Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED), or one-to-two year's related experience and/or training preferred.
• Interpersonal Skills: Works well with others. Focuses on resolving conflict; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Language Skills: Must be able to communicate fluently and effectively with REN staff. Ability to communicate fluently in Spanish preferred.
• Mathematical Skills: n/a.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Computer Skills: Must have a basic understanding.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to verify data and maintain correct and organized files. Ability to organize time and handle multiple tasks simultaneously to work with accuracy and attention to detail, and to exercise judgment and integrity with a sense of tact and diplomacy.
• Confidentiality: The employee maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to agency records and data, students, families, colleagues, or District patrons. The employee uses or relays personal and agency information only while performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
• Attendance Standards: Timely and regular attendance is an expectation of performance for all employees. Employees will be held accountable for adhering to their regular work hours and schedule. In the event an employee is unable to meet this expectation, he/she shall obtain approval from their supervisor in advance of any requested schedule changes. This approval includes requests to use appropriate accruals, as well as late arrivals to or early departures from work, and any special attendance needs of the position as determined by the ESD.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certificates as determined by the District.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential 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 or hear; walk; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, to handle or feel and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here 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 low to moderate.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1. Compliance with all safety rules, protocols, and procedures established at each specific work site.
2. Completion of mandatory written reports after a safety or security incident.
3. Responsibility to communicate all safety related incidents and concerns to supervisor and other responsible individuals at each work site.
4. Maintain situational awareness of the environment at all times.

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

Prepared By: Willamette ESD

Date Revised: March 2024

Job Title: Instructional Assistant – Bilingual – Summer School

Department: Migrant Education Program

Reports To: Program Coordinator

Salary: Classified Salary Schedule Range 13– _________ calendar days

JOB SUMMARY

This Instructional Assistant- Bilingual- Summer School will provide and support direct instruction to migrant students on-site (classroom) and/or off-site (home, alternative locations or virtually) through all qualifying school districts serviced by the WESD as part of the Willamette Migrant Education Program (MEP). The MEP identifies and provides services to migrant families with children ages 3-21 by working with families and school districts across Marion, Polk, Yamhill, Lane, Linn, Benton, and Lincoln counties. MEP coordinates and supports supplemental summer school extensions for eligible migrant students.

This is a temporary position for Summer School. Days, hours, and site locations to be determined.

Equity & Inclusion: This position requires an individual who demonstrates commitment to equitable practices in education and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to eliminating academic disparities among students that exist because of race, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or family income.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Provide instructional support to a wide variety of students in various situations and settings
• Follows prescribed daily schedule as suggested by the classroom teacher
• Maintains and records appropriate data for instructional programs
• Confers with teachers and other professional staff to review day-to-day routines and programs
• Guides individual and/or small groups in educational, creative, and social activities
• Assists with classwork and assignments
• Provides appropriate/constructive timely feedback to students to enhance learning
• Collects and maintains students’ attendance list for offsite instruction
• Coordinates schedules for home visits or phone visits and instructional time.
• Attends home visits to help support and monitor students academically
• Works collaboratively with students, parents, and the schools in the online education of migrant students
• Ability to operate basic office equipment
• Drives to various sites
• Possess reliable transportation
• Ability to communicate fluently, both verbally and in writing, in English and Spanish.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other

• Communicates effectively with diverse populations in a culturally relevant and responsive manner.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional learning
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Creative problem-solving skills
  • Listening to understand diverse points of view
  • Soliciting input from others and responding to the input
  • Commitment to transparency and open communication while navigating areas of constructive conflict and healthy tensions amongst all staff, students, and families
  • Responding effectively to crisis situations
  • Advocates for and models antiracism practices
  • Able to articulate how systems and processes contribute to inequity
• Able to articulate how systems and processes contribute to inequity
  • Maintaining good attendance.
  • Being punctual for all assigned activities.
  • Notifying appropriate staff and others of absences and schedule changes in a timely manner.
  • Completes required paperwork in a specific time and manner.
• Follows Willamette ESD procedures, especially as outlined in the Staff Handbook, and assists staff to do the same.
• Communicates clearly and effectively in a variety of situations, including difficult ones, with school staff, agency staff, students, district staff, and the public.
• Maintains positive public relations; demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills, and acts as a team player.

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.

• Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED), and one-to-two year's related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Consideration will be given to an alternative combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job.

OTHER

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

Prepared By: Willamette ESD

Date Revised: June 2022

Job Title: Intern – Communications

Department: Communications Department

Reports To: Senior Manager – Career Connected Learning

Salary: Student Positions – All

JOB SUMMARY

A communications intern is responsible for assisting senior employees with various communication-based tasks. Their duties might include clerical tasks but also helping design and create visual content, such as blog posts, social media, videos, and event management.

Equity & Inclusion: This position requires an individual who demonstrates commitment to equitable practices in education and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to eliminating academic disparities among students that exist because of race, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or family income.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other related duties may be assigned.

1. Applications will provide support in the following areas:
• Social media
• Writing and editing
• Photo, video, and graphics
• Media Relations
• Miscellaneous Communications and Administrative Support

Other

1. Communicates effectively with diverse populations in a culturally relevant and responsive manner.
2. Creative problem-solving skills.
3. Creates a positive work environment by:
• Listening to understand diverse points of view.
• Soliciting input from others and responding to the input.
• Commitment to transparency and open communication while navigating areas of constructive conflict and healthy tensions amongst the team.
• Responding effectively to crisis situations.
• Advocates and strives to increase equity, diversity, and inclusion for all audiences.
4. Acts conscientiously by:
• Maintaining good attendance.
• Being punctual for all assigned activities.
• Notifying appropriate staff and others of absences and schedule changes in a timely manner.
• Completes required paperwork in a specific time and manner.
5. Follows Willamette ESD procedures, especially as outlined in the Staff Handbook, and assists staff to do the same.
6. Communicates clearly and effectively in a variety of situations, including difficult ones, with school staff, agency staff, students, district staff, and the public.
7. Maintains positive public relations; demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills, and acts as a team player.

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.

Education and/or Experience: Current Control Tower students pursuing a high school diploma and on track to graduate. Consideration will be given to an alternative combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job.

OTHER

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

Prepared By: Willamette ESD

Date Revised: May 2023

Job Title: Intern – Education

Department: SIS/Willamette Promise

Reports To: Senior Manager – Career Connected Learning

Salary: Student Positions – All

JOB SUMMARY

An educational intern is responsible for assisting senior employees with various tasks having to do with Dual Credit as well as Career Connected Learning. Their duties might include clerical tasks but also supporting staff with creating and organizing college and career experiences for high school students as well as industry and community outreach.

Equity & Inclusion: This position requires an individual who demonstrates commitment to equitable practices in education and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to eliminating academic disparities among students that exist because of race, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or family income.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other related duties may be assigned.

1. Assist in the creation of advertising materials, i.e., flyers, postcards for WP events.
2. Planning social media calendars, creating social media posts, and assisting the team with brainstorming campaigns.
3. Will work with staff to create student facing documents regarding student opportunities.
4. Update contact lists for educational partners as well as industry partners.
5. Assist in organizing and executing events and special projects related to Career Connected Learning and/or Dual Credit.
6. Research and report on information and/or data for special projects.
7. Assist staff with recruiting industry Partners for Career Connected Learning.
8. Field work and interacting with stakeholders.
9. Support program clerical duties.
10. Ability to lift to 40 lbs.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Other

1. Communicates effectively with diverse populations in a culturally relevant and responsive manner.
2. Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional learning.
3. Creative problem-solving skills.
4. Creates a positive work environment by:
• Listening to understand diverse points of view
• Soliciting input from others and responding to the input
• Commitment to transparency and open communication while navigating areas of constructive conflict and healthy tensions amongst the team.
• Responding effectively to crisis situations
• Advocates and strives to increase equity, diversity, and inclusion for all audiences.
5. Acts conscientiously by:
• Maintaining good attendance.
• Being punctual for all assigned activities.
• Notifying appropriate staff and others of absences and schedule changes in a timely manner.
• Completes required paperwork in a specific time and manner.
6. Follows Willamette ESD procedures, especially as outlined in the Staff Handbook, and assists staff to do the same.
7. Communicates clearly and effectively in a variety of situations, including difficult ones, with school staff, agency staff, students, district staff, and the public.
8. Maintains positive public relations; demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills, and acts as a team player.

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.

Education and/or Experience: Current Control Tower students pursuing a high school diploma and on track to graduate. Consideration will be given to an alternative combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job.

OTHER

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

Prepared By: Willamette ESD

Date Revised: May 2023

Job Title: Intern – Human Resources

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: Senior Manager of Human Resources

Salary: Student Positions – All

JOB SUMMARY

The Human Resources Intern will assist with maintaining employee records and supporting HR

projects. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop essential HR skills, gain insight into workplace policies, and contribute to a dynamic team environment. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and an interest in human resources.

Equity & Inclusion: This position requires an individual who demonstrates commitment to equitable practices in education and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to eliminating academic disparities among students that exist because of race, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or family income.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other related duties may be assigned.

1. Demonstrates proficiency in planning, organizing and coordinating assigned tasks.
2. Maintains confidentiality on all work-related matters.
3. Performs clerical tasks such as filing, data entry, and document management.
4. Prioritizes and carries out assignments and projects with minimum supervision.
5. Completes delegated work and projects according to department needs, agency procedures and deadlines.
6. Conducts research, gathers and compiles data, and completes various surveys and reports as necessary.
7. Provides support to HR staff in various roles.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.
9. Must bring issues of non-compliance to the attention of the District.

Other

1. Communicates effectively with diverse populations in a culturally relevant and responsive manner.
2. Creative problem-solving skills
3. Creates a positive work environment by:
   1. Listening to understand diverse points of view
   2. Soliciting input from others and responding to the input
   3. Commitment to transparency and open communication while navigating areas of constructive conflict and healthy tensions amongst all staff.
   4. Responding effectively to crisis situations
   5. Advocates for and models antiracism practices
4. Acts conscientiously by:
   1. Maintaining good attendance.
   2. Being punctual for all assigned activities.
   3. Notifying appropriate staff and others of absences and schedule changes in a timely manner.
   4. Completes required paperwork in a specific time and manner.
5. Follows Willamette ESD procedures, especially as outlined in the Staff Handbook, and assists staff to do the same.
6. Communicates clearly and effectively in a variety of situations, including difficult ones, with school staff, agency staff, students, district staff, and the public.
7. Maintains positive public relations; demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills, and acts as a team player.

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.

• Education and/or Experience: Current Control Tower students pursuing a high school diploma and on track to graduate, High School Diploma or equivalent (GED), and one-to- two year's related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Consideration will be given to an alternative combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job.

OTHER

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

Prepared By: Willamette ESD

Date Revised: March 2025

Job Title: Intern – School Psychologist

Department: Special Education

Reports To: Program Coordinator

Salary: Licensed Salary Schedule –205 calendar days

JOB SUMMARY

The School Psychologist Intern provides diagnostic and prescriptive services to students in Birth-21 programs as well as school districts in Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties. Provides diagnostic, prescriptive and comprehensive behavioral services to students with emotional and/or behavioral problems that adversely affect educational performance.

Equity & Inclusion: This position requires commitment to and demonstration of equitable and inclusive practices in education and demonstrates an unwavering commitment to reducing academic disparities among students that exist because of race, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or family income.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Prepares, organizes, and maintains confidential files and students' records in accordance withESD, state and federal policies and guidelines.
2. Provides a verbal and written reports of test data and interpretation.
3. Provides direct specially designed instruction in the area of social and emotional issues relatedto academic success.
4. Provides consultation services and/or in-services regarding learning, academic, self-sufficiency, behavioral and other student needs.
5. Makes recommendations for interventions with a preventative focus.
6. Facilitates appropriate referral processes.
7. Plans and implements service delivery models including individual, small group and classroomsettings and schedules in assigned schools and programs.
8. Develops, selects, and uses appropriate assessment tools and effectively interprets results.
9. Conducts initial and three-year evaluations.
10. Provides formal and informal assessment of behavior for students.
11. Participates collaboratively on a team to determine eligibility/develop an integrated IFSP/IEP.
12. Maintains confidentiality.
13. Communicates clearly and effectively in a variety of situations, including difficult ones, withagency staff, district staff and the public.
14. Provides consultation to Child Study Teams or school district pre-referral systems.
15. Identifies professional strengths and limitations and sets and meets performance goals.
16. Pursues on-going professional growth and opportunities to maintain and improve skills.
17. Provides trainings to staff members.
18. Develops contacts with other professionals outside the ESD that enhances service delivery tostudents and provides districts with additional resources.
19. Assists districts and the ESD in district-wide or countywide special projects and/or committeework.
20. Effectively builds and sustains positive professional and interpersonal relationships.
21. Immediately reports all matters of non-compliance to the district.
22. Other duties as assigned.

Other

1. Communicates effectively with diverse populations in a culturally relevant and responsive manner.
2. Demonstrates commitment to continuous professional learning
3. Creative problem-solving skills
4. Demonstrates ability to manage budgets and optimize resources
5. Creates a positive work environment by:
1. Seeking to understand diverse points of view
2. Soliciting input from others
3. Commitment to transparency and open communication while navigating areas of constructive conflict and healthy tensions amongst the team
4. Responding effectively to crisis situations
5. Advocating for and modeling antiracism practices
6. Acts conscientiously by:
1. Maintaining good attendance.
2. Being punctual for all classes and meetings.
3. Notifying appropriate staff and others of absences and schedule changes in a timely manner.
4. Completing required paperwork in a specific time and manner.
7. Follows Willamette ESD procedures, especially as outlined in the Staff Handbook, and assists support staff to do the same.
8. Communicates clearly and effectively in a variety of situations, including difficult ones, with school staff, agency staff, students, district staff, and the public.
9. Maintains positive public relations; demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills and acts as a team player.

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.

• Education and/or Experience: Completion of course work for a school psychologist program and ready to be placed in a full-time internship. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university; valid or ability to obtain an Oregon Teacher Standards & Practices Commission (TSPC) license with an endorsement in School Psychology, or other related professional Oregon licensure. Relevant experience and or education. in working with culturally diverse families and communities or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population.

OTHER

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

Prepared By: Willamette ESD

Date Revised: February 2024

Job Title: Intern – Technology

Department: Technology Department

Reports To: Senior Manager – Career Connected Learning

Salary: Student Positions – All

JOB SUMMARY

A technology intern is responsible for assisting employees with various technology-based tasks.

Their duties might include clerical tasks but also helping staff with the help desk and assisting the technology department’s operational needs.

Equity & Inclusion: This position requires an individual who demonstrates commitment to equitable practices in education and demonstrates an unwavering commitment to eliminating academic disparities among students that exist because of race, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or family income.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other related duties may be assigned.

1. Assist with help desk calls, scheduling, and tickets.
2. Support the technology team with the maintenance of hardware, software and other systems as needed.
3. Troubleshoot issues with equipment, i.e., printers, and computers.
4. Run software updates and backups as requested.
5. Participate in the deployment of new desktops or applications.
6. Research technology solutions and pricing as required.
7. Research unusual issues the district may encounter.
8. Set up video conferencing sessions and other items as needed to assist IT staff.
9. Field work and interacting with customers.
10. Ability to lift 40 lbs.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Other

1. Communicates effectively with diverse populations in a culturally relevant and responsive manner.
2. Creative problem-solving skills
3. Creates a positive work environment by:
• Listening to understand diverse points of view
• Soliciting input from others and responding to the input
• Commitment to transparency and open communication while navigating areas of constructive conflict and healthy tensions amongst the team.
• Responding effectively to crisis situations
• Advocates and strives to increase equity, diversity, and inclusion for all audiences.
4. Acts conscientiously by:
• Maintaining good attendance.
• Being punctual for all assigned activities.
• Notifying appropriate staff and others of absences and schedule changes in a timely manner.
• Completes required paperwork in a specific time and manner.
5. Follows Willamette ESD procedures, especially as outlined in the Staff Handbook, and assists staff to do the same.
6. Communicates clearly and effectively in a variety of situations, including difficult ones, with school staff, agency staff, students, district staff, and the public.
7. Maintains positive public relations; demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills, and acts as a team player.

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.

• Education and/or Experience: Current Control Tower students pursuing a high school diploma and on track to graduate. Consideration will be given to an alternative combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job.

OTHER

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

Prepared By: Willamette ESD

Date Revised: May 2023

Job Title: Intern – Willamette Career Academy (Communications)

Department: School Improvement Services

Reports To: WCA Principal

Salary: Student Positions - All

JOB SUMMARY

Willamette Career Academy is seeking to develop student-focused communications through the Communications Intern position. This includes helping to run social media, developing recruitment strategies with our Transition Specialist, and finding ways to share the experience as a WCA student. This is a temporary position; days and hours worked to be determined.

Equity & Inclusion: This position requires an individual who demonstrates commitment to equitable practices in education and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to eliminating academic disparities among students that exist because of race, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or family income.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Assists with managing content for various digital properties, including website and social media platforms
• Creates professional forms of motion graphics and videos for newsletters, publications, reports, shared services communications, and social media
• Assists in promoting WCA’s Mission, Vision, and Values to a variety of audiences
• Provides necessary communications and marketing materials to partner school districts about WCA pathways
• Supports the implementation of WCA communications plan aimed at recruiting and retaining WCA students
• Supports the WCA Transition Specialist in creating unique content aimed at serving diverse groups of students
• Seeks to establish connection and contact with school district personnel to advertise WCA programs of study
• Assists teachers and other WCA staff in developing communication and social interaction
• Creates effective presentational materials to students, school, community, and industry groups to recruit, retain, and engage students, district partners, and families.
• Works closely and collaboratively with all staff
• Attends meeting with Willamette Career Academy Staff as needed
• Follows all District policies for social media and communications
• Other pertinent communication and outreach duties as assigned
• Ability to communicate fluently in English, verbally, and in writing. Ability to communicate fluently in Spanish preferred.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Other

• Communicates effectively with diverse populations in a culturally relevant and responsive manner
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional learning
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Creative problem-solving skills
  • Listening to understand diverse points of view
  • Soliciting input from others and responding to the input
  • Commitment to transparency and open communication while navigating areas of constructive conflict and healthy tensions amongst all staff, students, and families
  • Responding effectively to crisis situations
  • Advocates for and models antiracism practices
  • Able to articulate how systems and processes contribute to inequity
• Able to articulate how systems and processes contribute to inequity
  • Maintaining good attendance.
  • Being punctual for all assigned activities.
  • Notifying appropriate staff and others of absences and schedule changes in a timely manner
  • Completes required paperwork in a specific time and manner.
• Follows Willamette ESD procedures, especially as outlined in the Staff Handbook, and assists staff to do the same
• Communicates clearly and effectively in a variety of situations, including difficult ones, with school staff, agency staff, students, district staff, and the public
• Maintains positive public relations; demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills, and acts as a team player

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.

• Education and/or Experience: Current Willamette Career Academy students pursuing a high school diploma and on track to graduate. Consideration will be given to an alternative combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job.

OTHER

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

Prepared By: Willamette ESD

Date Revised: July 2022

Job Title: Intern (MBA) – Communications

Department: Communications Department

Reports To: Director of Communications and Public Engagement

Salary: Student position

JOB SUMMARY

A communications intern is responsible for assisting employees with various communication- based tasks and projects. Their duties might include clerical tasks but also helping design and create visual content, such as blog posts, social media, videos, and event management.

Equity & Inclusion: This position requires an individual who demonstrates commitment to equitable practices in education and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to eliminating academic disparities among students that exist because of race, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or family income.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other related duties may be assigned.

1. Interns will provide support in the following areas:
   • Social media
   • Writing and editing
   • Photo, video, and graphics
   • Report creation and analytics review
   • Miscellaneous Communications and Administrative Support
2. Demonstrates proficiency in planning and organizing assigned tasks.
3. Performs other duties as assigned.

Other

1. Communicates effectively with diverse populations in a culturally relevant and responsive manner.
2. Creative problem-solving skills.
3. Creates a positive work environment by:
   • Listening to understand diverse points of view.
   • Soliciting input from others and responding to the input.
   • Commitment to transparency and open communication while navigating areas of constructive conflict and healthy tensions amongst the team.
   • Responding effectively to crisis situations.
   • Advocates and strives to increase equity, diversity, and inclusion for all audiences.
4. Acts conscientiously by:
   • Maintaining good attendance.
   • Being punctual for all assigned activities.
   • Notifying appropriate staff and others of absences and schedule changes in a timely manner.
   • Completes required paperwork in a specific time and manner.
5. Follows Willamette ESD procedures, especially as outlined in the Staff Handbook, and assists staff to do the same.
6. Communicates clearly and effectively in a variety of situations, including difficult ones, with school staff, agency staff, students, district staff, and the public.
7. Maintains positive public relations; demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills and acts as a team player.

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.

Education and/or Experience: College students that are working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications or related field.

OTHER

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

Prepared By: Willamette ESD

Date Revised: April 2025