PSA AmeriCorps Member

• Location: Washington County K-12 Schools
• Hours: varies by location
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Backgrounds checks required
• AmeriCorps application: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/login.do
• Click here for a link to the AmeriCorps application

Partnerships for Student Achievement

PSA AmeriCorps Member Position Description

Program Description

The mission of Partnerships for Student Achievement is to increase student academic achievement in k-12 Washington & Yamhill County schools. The PSA AmeriCorps team improves academic achievement through tutoring, extended day school activities, parent engagement programs, and volunteer generation. The value of service is demonstrated to the community at large and a stronger network of involved citizens is generated. 

Member Duties and Responsibilities

PSA AmeriCorps members serve full-time (40 hours/week). While member activities vary from school to school, all placements include:

• Tutoring and mentoring for low-achieving and at-risk students in math/and or reading
• 50 to 80% of PSA AmeriCorps member’s time
• Provide one-on-one and small group intervention tutoring during the school day on a regular and consistent basis to a minimum of 40 students in the areas of literacy and/or math
• Services are provided to students for at least 1 hour per week, for at least 6 weeks
• Identification of students must be through content based assessments that can be used as pre/post evaluation
• These efforts must be additional or supplemental services only and not replace other services
• Developing, implementing, and/or leading extended day activities
• Developing and implementing Specialized Projects & Initiatives
• Recruiting and coordinating community and parent volunteers in the school
• Members are expected to follow the PSA Calendar and attend weekly PSA team meetings/trainings
• Members participate in monthly community service projects and will create a student based project at their school in April

Restrictions on AmeriCorps Member Activities

• PSA AmeriCorps members are not employees
• They cannot be assigned recess, lunch, bus or other duties required by schools
• PSA AmeriCorps members are not volunteers
• They are providing a term of National Service. The correct terminology is “AmeriCorps Member” or “National Service Participant"
• PSA AmeriCorps members cannot cause employee displacement or supplant services
• They cannot fill in for an absent employee (substitute), displace an employee or infringe on an employee’s promotional opportunities
• PSA AmeriCorps members may not engage in grant writing, fundraising, political activities (including voter registration), influence legislation, and religious proselytization

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 18 years of age by the time training begins.
• Must be a United States citizen or a lawful permanent resident alien or have a permanent resident visa.
  
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.

Continuing Education/Training Clearances: Pre-employment criminal justice fingerprint clearance and criminal background check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

In a 6.5-8 hour work day, this job requires:

R- Rarely (Less than .5 hr per day) O-Occasionally (.5-2.5 hrs per day)

F-Frequently (2.5-5.5 hrs per day) C-Continually (5.5-8 hrs per day)

NA-Not applicable

This program is available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, political affiliation or religion.  Qualified individuals with disabilities and those from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.  We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals and conduct all activities in fully accessible settings.