POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

2024  David Douglas GYO Summer Internship (multiple sites)

TO: ALL DISTRICT PERSONNEL   

FROM: LA’SHAWANTA SPEARS, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF DEI

RE: JOB OPENING – Elementary/Middle/High School  Summer School (multiple sites)

Classified Intern - Summer School Instructional Assistant

Program Dates:

• Elementary (6/17 - 8/1)

• Middle School (6/17 - TBA)

• High School (6/17 - 7/19)

Schedule: 6 hours per day. Not to exceed 2:00 p.m.

Pay: Class 6 starting at $18.19

Starting Date: June 17th, 2024

POSITION PURPOSE  

To support staff and students in a variety of educational capacities during DDSD Summer School Program and in preparation to pursue a career in education. 

NATURE AND SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Support summer school programming in a variety of capacities. Tasks will include:

• Committing to the full summer school schedule
• Supervising students during lunch
• Completing an online daily check-in with the GYO Summer Intern Coordinator
• Engaging in weekly GYO Summer Intern meetings with GYO Summer Intern Coordinator on site or virtually
• Fulfilling GYO Summer Intern duties & responsibilities as required
• Performing other duties, as assigned

Support certified teachers & classified staff in facilitating ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT morning programming for elementary, middle, or high school students. Tasks will include: 

• Instructing students in groups or individually
• Assisting the teacher in monitoring the progress of students
• Providing input to the teacher on planning lessons and evaluating results
• Assisting in the supervision of students in the classroom
• Performing other tasks to assist the teacher, such as preparing teaching materials
• If you have bilingual skills, duties may include providing oral and/or written interpretation and translation for students and their families.

Plan & lead afternoon YOUTH DEVELOPMENT & EQUITABLE ACCESS activities for elementary, middle, and high school students in the form of hands-on, inquiry-based, project-based, and arts integrated learning to support students’ mental, emotional, and social wellbeing. Tasks will include: 

• Lesson planning and implementation with support of cooperating teacher
• Instructing students in groups or individually
• Monitoring the progress of students
• Collaborating with cooperating teacher on planning lessons and evaluating results, preparing teaching materials
• Assisting in the supervision of students in the classroom
• If you have bilingual skills, duties may include providing oral and/or written interpretation and translation for students and their families.

Attend & complete weekly tasks & assignments for PCC Education Courses (ED 100 or ED 259) offered through Multnomah Educators Rising (MER) Summer Academy.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Applicants must be David Douglas High School Graduates
• Completion of the GYO Summer Intern onboarding process in collaboration with MESD and DDSD
• Prior experience working with students 
• Basic understanding of subjects and conditions in which GYO Summer Interns are to provide assistance
• Knowledge of classroom practices and procedures and school operations and personnel
• Ability to project a pleasant manner and relate well to students and their requests for assistance
• Flexibility and patience in supervising and instructing students with a variety of skill levels
• Ability to plan and organize materials for use in instruction
• Ability to work with others and to communicate appropriately and effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and staff
• Ability to maintain a high level of ethical behavior, which includes positive attendance record, and confidentiality of information about students and staff
• Bilingual preferred (the district’s top languages are Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Somali)
• Racially and ethnically diverse preferred, in alignment with district workforce diversification goals

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Moderate degree of physical stamina, with frequent lifting of up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50

pounds required in the physical assistance of students with special needs. Ability to move freely to various locations

within the classroom and other supervisory settings (cafeteria/playground). Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and

bending. Exposure to noise and activity of a school setting. Exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

The David Douglas School District welcomes applications from candidates that expand the District's diversity.

Racially and ethnically diverse preferred. Bi-Lingual candidate preferred.

External Applicant Instructions: 

If you are a current David Douglas Senior applying for this position, you will complete the EXTERNAL TalentEd application.  

Apply at: https://daviddouglas.tedk12.com//hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=9791

This position closes at 4:00 p.m. on 5/6/24, but it is open until filled. 

David Douglas School District Drug Testing and Criminal Background check: 

Per district policy, all offers of employment shall be contingent upon the successful passing of a district required drug test and criminal background check. David Douglas School District’s Human Resources will designate where and when the testing will be conducted. The offer of employment will be withdrawn from candidates who test positive for drugs.