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Shadow Project: Academic Support Specialist
 
 
 
The AmeriCorps Connect 2 Complete Reading Mentoring & Family Connections Specialist will manage a portfolio of 4-5 partner schools in our third year of programming in all 6 Centennial School District elementary schools and both middle schools, supporting increased engagement and academic growth for children with learning challenges. The member will support culturally-responsive programming through family and community outreach, and will work directly with students who struggle with reading, school attendance and engagement, and social emotional skills. This position will work approximately 50% on-site in schools, 20% in The Shadow Project office in NE Portland, and up to 30% remote (if desired). BENEFITS · A living allowance of $674.66 bi-weekly · Up to $400/month living allowances subsidy or reimbursement for living expenses. Can include rental assistance, utilities, grocery allowance, or other living expenses. · Reimbursement for work-related travel and meals · An education award of $6,495 or cash stipend of $1,800 upon successful completion of service · Relocation allowance of $550 and mileage-based reimbursement if moving 50+ miles to serve · Health benefits · Loan forbearance and interest accrual payment on qualified student loans · Child care (if eligible) · Trainings and other professional development opportunities that support the VISTA member’s personal and professional goals · Opportunities to make presentations to Board of Directors and other Shadow Project groups · Access to an extensive network of AmeriCorps Alums and federal jobs non-competitive eligibility for one year after service
 
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Member Duties : Members should expect to adapt and adopt programming that reflects the needs of the students at their site. Broadly, members will: • Assist in promoting activities and practices at the site that help students choose an academic pathway, find the support to stay on that path, and efficiently move towards a degree or credential • Strengthen relationships with youth and families within the site to encourage ongoing engagement • Administer program assessment • Engage in personal reflection and examination of bias/internalized white supremacy • Attend all Coalition for Racial and Educational Justice required trainings and events, including orientation, monthly webinars, in-service trainings, graduation, regional cohort meetings and others • Complete and submit all Coalition for Racial and Educational Justice required progress reports, timesheets, and other paperwork
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage ,  Living Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Housing ,  Training . 
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Children/Youth ,  Education ,  Health ,  Housing ,  Homelessness ,  Community Outreach ,  Hunger . 
 
Skills :
Public Speaking ,  Veterans ,  Community Organization ,  Leadership ,  Counseling ,  Social Services ,  Writing/Editing ,  Education ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Youth Development ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Team Work ,  General Skills ,  Recruitment ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Communications . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Shadow Project: Academic Support Specialist
Program Start/End Date
09/01/2024  -   07/15/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations OREGON  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  04/28/2025  To  05/15/2025 
Contact Hollis Kinner
2715 SE 8th Ave
Portland   OR   97202
4087851726
hollis@oregoncampuscompact.org
oregoncampuscompact.org
Listing ID 75103

       

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