Inter-Ethnic Youth Advisory Board Advisor

HUDSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HUDSON, MASSACHUSETTS

Position: Inter-Ethnic Youth Advisory Board Advisor

Reports to: Director of Student Services

Approved by: Marco C. Rodrigues, Ed.D

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core values of the Hudson Public Schools. We believe that the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to learn. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in education are particularly encouraged to apply.

Summary

The stipend for the advisor will be $800 for year 1, which includes twice monthly meetings with students from March until the end of the 22-23 school year and one or two planning meetings with the BCH team.

Districts must designate an advisor for the I-YAB. The IYAB advisor will work with Dr. Kathlyn Elliott (kathlyn.elliott@childrens.harvard.edu) and her team to help implement the initial lessons for the students (outlined below), and help guide the Youth Participatory Action Research in year two.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Expectations For The Advisor

• Assistance in tailoring the curriculum and lessons for their district
• Help finding regular meeting space and regular meeting time (twice monthly)
• Attendance at IYAB meetings with students
• Help with tailoring the Community Awareness Briefing for their school
• Assistance with projects or events that students want to organize in Year 2
• Willingness to ask for help when needed
• Comfort letting students initiate ideas and playing a supporting role in the execution
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree
• Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (CORI), and fingerprints
  
  

While performing duties of this job, the employee may often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time. The employee will have ample periods of standing and may be required to traverse throughout the building. The employee must frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and use hand strength to grasp tools. Frequently operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e., calculator, copy machine, and computer printer). Physical abilities may also include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, stooping/crouching, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, and near/far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field. Ability must be able to lift and/or push and pull 15 to 20lbs for short periods, and walk up and down stairs several times a day. The employee must be able to communicate effectively with students, staff members, and the public in person and on the telephone.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. If you require an accommodation during the application process or on the job, you are encouraged to reach out to the Human Resources Department