Student Advocate

REQUIREMENTS:

·         BA or BS degree (preferred)

·         Previous experience working with At-Risk youth

·         Demonstrated ability to work with diverse cultural and socio-economic student population

·         Evidence of strong relationship skills

·         Ability to foster communication and problem-solving between professional staff, At-Risk students and parents

THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE A COMMITMENT TO:

·         Directing services with At-Risk students

·         Assisting with student supervision

·         Working closely with students, families and school staff

·         Willingness to make home visits

·         Monitoring and coordinating efforts for student class work between the guidance department, teaching staff and the students

·         Monitoring and coordinating an Academic Success Plan for identified At-Risk students

·         Knowledge/use of technology related to job requirements

·         Coordinating homework/activities for suspended and/or expelled students

·         Working with At-Risk students in non-academic settings (i.e. intramurals, clubs, after school programming)

·         Monitoring attendance/truancy matters and following up with parents/students

·         Working with requesting community agencies

·         Willingness to work evenings

SALARY:      Commensurate with Experience

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT:       Mike Mulligan, High School Principal, 269 428-1402