Student advocate job description
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Student advocate requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in student advocate job postings.
Sample student advocate requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, or related field.
- Previous experience advocating for students.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Knowledge of local educational laws and regulations.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Sample required student advocate soft skills
- Ability to build relationships with students and staff.
- Flexibility and adaptability.
- Compassion and empathy.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
Student advocate job description example 1
Chicago Public Schools student advocate job description
CLASS TITLE: Student Special Services Advocate
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under general supervision, serves as an advocate for at-risk young adults and school-aged parents in connection with social, educational, and job training services; and performs related duties as required .
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reviews school records and identifies, visits, and counsels at-risk young adults and school aged parents who have dropped out of school, for the purpose of encouraging their return to school; confers with school counselors and clients to establish educational programs suitable. to school-aged parents' lifestyles; develops resource networks and accompanies clients to social service agencies which provide services and referrals to clients; assists clients in enrolling in G.E.D. courses, evening school courses, and job training programs; confers with employers of at-risk young adults and school-aged parents to discuss possibility of reducing work hours to allow clients to continue their education; maintains client case files and provides follow-up services; assists in compiling periodic activity reports for submission to supervisory staff and program government funding sources; meets with community organizations to distribute literature and explain available services; may counsel student-athletes to ensure they meet college academic entrance requirements.
DESIRABLE MINIMUM.QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience. Graduation from an accredited educationa.l institution with an Associate's degree, or successful completion of two years of college-level course work at an accredited college or university, supplemented by four years of progressively responsible experience in corllinunity or social service organizations; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Knowledge. Abilities. and Skill. Considerable knowledge of the functions of social service agencies, considerable knowledge and sensitivity to the needs of at-risk young adults and school-aged parents, considerable knowledge of the concepts of social service program development.
Ability to work with and for at-risk young adults and school-aged parents, ability to establish and expand community and soda! service networks, ability to maintain accurate records.
Good oral and written communication skills, thorough skill in evaluating and meeting the social service needs of at-risk young adults and school-aged parents, skill in coordinating the efforts of various social service agencies and community organizations.
Physical Requirements. Light Work: Exerting up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally, or up to ten (10) pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force frequently to move objects. Even though weight of force moved may be only a negligible amount, a position should be rated as Light Work (1) when it requires walking or standing to a siguificant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing or pulling of arm controls.
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CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under general supervision, serves as an advocate for at-risk young adults and school-aged parents in connection with social, educational, and job training services; and performs related duties as required .
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reviews school records and identifies, visits, and counsels at-risk young adults and school aged parents who have dropped out of school, for the purpose of encouraging their return to school; confers with school counselors and clients to establish educational programs suitable. to school-aged parents' lifestyles; develops resource networks and accompanies clients to social service agencies which provide services and referrals to clients; assists clients in enrolling in G.E.D. courses, evening school courses, and job training programs; confers with employers of at-risk young adults and school-aged parents to discuss possibility of reducing work hours to allow clients to continue their education; maintains client case files and provides follow-up services; assists in compiling periodic activity reports for submission to supervisory staff and program government funding sources; meets with community organizations to distribute literature and explain available services; may counsel student-athletes to ensure they meet college academic entrance requirements.
DESIRABLE MINIMUM.QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience. Graduation from an accredited educationa.l institution with an Associate's degree, or successful completion of two years of college-level course work at an accredited college or university, supplemented by four years of progressively responsible experience in corllinunity or social service organizations; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Knowledge. Abilities. and Skill. Considerable knowledge of the functions of social service agencies, considerable knowledge and sensitivity to the needs of at-risk young adults and school-aged parents, considerable knowledge of the concepts of social service program development.
Ability to work with and for at-risk young adults and school-aged parents, ability to establish and expand community and soda! service networks, ability to maintain accurate records.
Good oral and written communication skills, thorough skill in evaluating and meeting the social service needs of at-risk young adults and school-aged parents, skill in coordinating the efforts of various social service agencies and community organizations.
Physical Requirements. Light Work: Exerting up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally, or up to ten (10) pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force frequently to move objects. Even though weight of force moved may be only a negligible amount, a position should be rated as Light Work (1) when it requires walking or standing to a siguificant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing or pulling of arm controls.
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Student advocate job description example 2
Sunnyside Unified School District student advocate job description
Clerical Support Staff/Clerical School Support
Date Posted:
9/19/2022
Location:
Gallego Intermediate 4 - 8 Fine Arts Magnet
Date Available:
07/27/2022
Additional Information:
Definition:Under supervision of site Principal, this position involves the coordination and implementation of the Title I parent involvement component for the purpose of helping parents of at-risk students become actively involved in the educational process.
Essential Functions:
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
Tasks:
Provides community resource information and referrals when necessary to meet the basic needs of students and their families.
Serves as school point of contact for McKinney Vento and students in Foster Care
Assists in promoting and communicating the attendance policies / academic expectations.
Serves as a major communication link between home and school; liaison to parents and teachers, school counselor, principals, nurses, in their communications with parents.
Makes home visits as necessary when accompanied by a staff member.
Coordinates volunteer efforts in the school.
Coordinates and assists in the facilitation of school events and Title I parent training workshops, as per the School Integrated Action Plan.
Maintains documentation on parent meetings/workshops (sign-in sheets, agendas, and minutes).
Assists parents and students with navigating the school system (i.e. PowerSchool Parent Portal, Special Education services, parent-teacher conferences/meetings).
Must attend PSA meetings/training and take back information to the Principal and/or staff.
Performs related duties as requested within federal funding regulations.
Knowledge, Skills, and other Characteristics:
Knowledge of District policies and procedures
Knowledge of District programs such as PowerSchool and Google Suite
Knowledge of school, community and tribal resources
Knowledge of barriers hindering parent involvement in school services and student academic achievement
Skill in the use of a personal computer
Skill in following written and oral instructions
Skill in oral and written communication
Skill in preparing letters and flyers
Establish and maintain effective relationships with school staff, parents, and community
Physical Requirements:
Work is performed in an indoor environment. Work requires frequent sitting, standing, bending, repetitive motion, vision to monitor and lifting up to 15 pounds.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Must possess an Arizona driver license
Fluency in English and Spanish preferred
Salary Grade: 6 Hourly Pay: $13.00 Hours per Day: 8 Days in Contract: 211 Start Date: 2022/2023 School Year
Application Procedure:
Apply online
Date Posted:
9/19/2022
Location:
Gallego Intermediate 4 - 8 Fine Arts Magnet
Date Available:
07/27/2022
Additional Information:
Definition:Under supervision of site Principal, this position involves the coordination and implementation of the Title I parent involvement component for the purpose of helping parents of at-risk students become actively involved in the educational process.
Essential Functions:
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
Tasks:
Provides community resource information and referrals when necessary to meet the basic needs of students and their families.
Serves as school point of contact for McKinney Vento and students in Foster Care
Assists in promoting and communicating the attendance policies / academic expectations.
Serves as a major communication link between home and school; liaison to parents and teachers, school counselor, principals, nurses, in their communications with parents.
Makes home visits as necessary when accompanied by a staff member.
Coordinates volunteer efforts in the school.
Coordinates and assists in the facilitation of school events and Title I parent training workshops, as per the School Integrated Action Plan.
Maintains documentation on parent meetings/workshops (sign-in sheets, agendas, and minutes).
Assists parents and students with navigating the school system (i.e. PowerSchool Parent Portal, Special Education services, parent-teacher conferences/meetings).
Must attend PSA meetings/training and take back information to the Principal and/or staff.
Performs related duties as requested within federal funding regulations.
Knowledge, Skills, and other Characteristics:
Knowledge of District policies and procedures
Knowledge of District programs such as PowerSchool and Google Suite
Knowledge of school, community and tribal resources
Knowledge of barriers hindering parent involvement in school services and student academic achievement
Skill in the use of a personal computer
Skill in following written and oral instructions
Skill in oral and written communication
Skill in preparing letters and flyers
Establish and maintain effective relationships with school staff, parents, and community
Physical Requirements:
Work is performed in an indoor environment. Work requires frequent sitting, standing, bending, repetitive motion, vision to monitor and lifting up to 15 pounds.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Must possess an Arizona driver license
Fluency in English and Spanish preferred
Salary Grade: 6 Hourly Pay: $13.00 Hours per Day: 8 Days in Contract: 211 Start Date: 2022/2023 School Year
Application Procedure:
Apply online
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024