The AmeriCorps member will assist the CIS site coordinator with the implementation of the CIS model at assigned school site. The member will provide mentoring and will also assist with recruitment of volunteers to help with the hunger prevention program, one on one tutoring , guest speakers at the school and mentors to assist students in areas such as reading and math.
Service Activities
Provide mentoring and supportive guidance for 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade students, work with CIS site
coordinators, program manager, and Executive Director to ensure that appropriate data is being tracked and reported, assist with the
implementation of the CIS model at Flag View Intermediate School and Adobe Middle School, coordinate with CIS site staff to recruit
appropriate volunteers to meet site needs (ie. mentoring, tutoring and hunger prevention), assist with the planning and implementation
of a parent involvement program, support the mission of Communities in Schools of Nevada and the Elko County School District.
Participate in all appropriate CIS trainings, community outreach efforts and meetings, attend staffings and
general staff meetings, assist in the maintenance and inventory of materials.
Community Need Addressed
Flag View Intermediate School is ranked as a two star school in the state of Nevada, which means that there is room for improvement in
whole school proficiency and growth. 11% of the school population is classified as English learners. Adobe Middle School is ranked as
a three star school in the state of Nevada, which means they have had some success, but there is still need for improvement in whole
school proficiency and growth. 9% of the population is classified as English learners. An AmeriCorps member will serve at at Flag View
and at Adobe and will be valuable in providing added support for students in the classroom. It is anticipated that students who receive
one-on-one academic assistance will show increased academic engagement, increased mastery of academic subects and increased
school attendance. Attendance records will be monitored by the AmeriCorps members to look for attendance improvement and pre and
post test scores will be used to show improved academic performance.
Position Outcomes
Increase academic skills to succeed and continue to high school and higher education.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Stipend, Training
Education Benefits
GED/High School Diploma
Skills you will gain
The AmeriCorps member will gain valuable experience in community development, program implementation, exposure to networking opportunities with community partner agencies and the school district, the opportunity to work with community leaders, program evaluation and data collection skills, and the chance to see the impact of their projects on the children and families receiving services.
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Lead group discussion, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, Write cleary and effectively
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem
Teamwork
Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Stay positive and outcome oriented
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization