Position/PCN: Student Opportunities Associate

Position FTE: .750

Pay Grade: 7

Starting Wage: $19.73

Days Per Year: 202

Specific job responsibilities relevant for this position include: Assisting charter school staff in the classroom, lunch, recess, special events, front office, etc.

Class Summary: Under supervision provides instructional support for classroom teachers. Performs a variety of tasks to support the community involvement of students. Initiates and organizes opportunities for students through community partnerships. Performs a variety of support and instructional functions to facilitate parent/family involvement for the success of each student. Individual may be assigned to specific areas, but may perform any of the tasks listed.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

Duty No.	Essential Duties	Frequency
1
1	Under the direction of a highly qualified teacher, implements student tutorial services using appropriate curriculum/instructional materials necessary in a pull-out and/or a classroom setting. Monitors student performance and classroom participation.
2	Assists in providing accurate student records on attendance, assessment, leveling and other information related to student's path to academic success.	B2
3	Assist teachers in developing community partnerships to provide opportunities for students regarding employability, learning, and community service involvement.	B2
4	Conduct parent and community involvement events.	A1
5	Assists in management of tools, supplies and equipment related to the school's library and technology/media resources.	A1
6	May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.	A1

Training and Experience (position requirements at entry): Previous education, training, work or life experience that provides reasonable evidence of the successful performance of the various tasks listed. Such experience may be evidenced by one (1) to three (3) years of experience with at-risk youth.

Licensing Requirements (position requirements at entry): A valid Alaska Driver's License.

Physical Requirements: Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

About

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District is located approximately 35 miles north of Anchorage in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough in an area commonly known as the Mat-Su Valley.

The district spans approximately 25,000 square miles (about the size of Scotland).

The Mat-Su Borough is home to 110,000+ residents and is the fastest growing area in Alaska.

Visit these Mat-Su community links:

State of Alaska
Matanuska-Susitna Borough Government
City of Palmer
City of Wasilla
City of Houston
Mat-Su Convention and Visitors Bureau
Palmer Chamber of Commerce
Wasilla Chamber of Commerce
Alaska State Fair
Youth 360 : Summer and afterschool programming at Houston Jr/Sr High School and Wasilla Middle School
Connect Mat-Su: Immediate access to information, referrals, and direct assistance needed for Mat-Su residents to thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally
LINKS : Community and family resources for children with special needs and support services
Saroma, Japan
Mat-Su 2024 Arctic Winter Games

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