ExCEL Site Coordinator - Mid Valley Elementary

This posting will remain open until filled.

The ExCEL program at Mid Valley Elementary is scheduled to begin August 19, 2025. It is anticipated that the Site Coordinator will spend up to 5 hours/day for 130 days in the 2025/26 school year, coordinating and overseeing the program at Mid Valley Elementary School.

Current District Regular Employees:

Sign into TalentEd as an interal applicant. Submit your letter of interest in TalentEd/Applicant Tracking. Outline your qualifications.

External Applicants (including Substitutes and District Coaches):

Submit an electronic application through TalentEd/Applicant Tracking (link on District website or click this link

Include the following in your electronic application packet:

Letter of interest to Adrienne Acosta, outlining your qualifications, experience and interest in this position;

Current resume;

Three (3) recent letters of reference.

Official college transcripts or test score report(s) will be required upon hire.

Job Purpose Statement:

Mid Valley Elementary School is looking for a highly motivated and dynamic person to be Site Coordinator for the ExCEL after-school program. The job of Site Coordinator serves as the coordinator for the after-school program at Mid Valley Elementary School. Some of the job duties include managing a small staff of instructors, communicating with school staff and families, scheduling and coordinating academic and enrichment activities, scheduling busses, coordinating recess and meal time procedures, making student discipline decisions with the support of the Program Director. The Site Coordinator will work with the Program Director, school administrator and teachers to design a highly engaging after-school program that reinforces the school-day lessons in an exciting and hands-on way. Emphasis will be placed on academic and enrichment activities such as art, music, STEAM, physical education, history, and culture. The Site Coordinator will seek out opportunities to partner with local businesses and community members to enrich the after-school program.

Essential Job Functions:

Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting program objectives, developing methods for improvements and/or reinforcing program goals in the home environment.

Assists ExCEL Program Director with recruitment and selection of program instructors and assistants, and completing required state grant reporting in a timely manner.

Schedules and organizes instructors and enrichment activities, for the purpose of meeting the ExCEL program goals for participant enrichment.

Assists other staff for the purpose of implementing program objectives.

Collaborates with school personnel, parents and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes through age appropriate/culturally and interest-diverse/ enrichment activities, developing solutions and planning activities.

Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through enrichment activities.

Provides direction to program instructors, volunteers and/or assistants for the purpose of providing an effective after school program and addressing the needs of individual and groups of students.

Monitors student activities (e.g. group activities, homework, gym, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe, appropriate and optimal learning environment.

Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code, district and/or school policies.

Maintains regular and predictable attendance and is on time for assignments for the purpose of meeting the needs of the students and the district.

Other Job Functions:

Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Participates in various meetings (e.g. conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.

Acts as a liaison between school administration, instructors and the parents having students in the ExCEL after school program.

Essential Job Requirements - Qualifications:

Experience Required: Prior experience in program oversight or management.

Experience with recruitment and coordination of instructors and volunteers.

Bilingual English/Spanish skills are helpful.

Possess the equivalent of 72 quarter credits of college coursework from a regionally accredited college or university; a Bachelor’s Degree (preferred); or have a passing score on the CBEST or PRAXIS Para-Professional exam.

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance. Strong bookkeeping, recordkeeping and organizational skills.

Knowledge of age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework and education code.

Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, other school personnel, meet schedule and deadlines. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/accommodation/field of vision.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Valid driver’s license, Oregon Food Handler’s Card and First Aid/CPR card. Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance. District pre-employment/post-offer drug screen and physical abilities assessment. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Compensation will be made through a Extra Duty Stipend, in the amount of $26,040 for the full assignment, paid monthly over the school year.

HOOD RIVER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Disabled persons may contact Hood River County School District at 541/387-5016 for additional information or assistance. Speech or hearing-impaired persons may contact Hood River County School District for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing .